CSPE short
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CSPE short course
• 100 hours of learning
• Taught over 1, 2 or 3 years
• Specified at a common level
• Up to 4 short courses can be
included in the certificate
CSPE short course
Aim
The short course in CSPE aims to inform, inspire
and empower young people to participate as
active citizens in contemporary society at local,
national and global levels based on an
understanding of human rights and social
responsibilities.
Course overview
Strand 1
Rights and responsibilities (foundational strand)
Strand 2
Global citizenship
Strand 3
Exploring democracy
Strand 1
Topics:
Rights and
responsibilities
(foundational strand)
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Human dignity – the basis for human rights
Human Rights instruments
Human Rights actions (2 from list)
Strand 2
Topics:
Global Citizenship
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Sustainability
Local and global development
Effecting global change
Global citizenship actions (2 from list)
Strand 3
Topics:
Exploring democracy
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The meaning of democracy
The law and the citizen
The role of the media in a democracy
Democracy actions (2 from list)
Assessment
Reflective Journal
Action records