The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC): What Does It Mean for Me?
Understand this important international legislation and its implications, as well as current global issues relating to children's rights. This course takes students through a vital topic that is little covered in standard curricula.
This is a five-lesson course which provides an overview of this important international legislation and its implications, in addition to current global issues relating to children's rights. This course can be tailored for children and young people to learn more about their rights, for those interested in studying education, sociology, law or international development, or for those anticipating a career working with children and young people in some capacity (social work, education, paediatric medicine). The course involves a summative task, whereby students prepare a presentation on a chosen article from the UNCRC and present to the group. This task will help students gain a deeper understanding of the implications of a specific article and increase confidence and familiarity with presenting to an audience using technology. The course will also require students to conduct self-study using the provided materials outside of the sessions.
Course Content
8 LESSONS
8 HOURS Total Length
Lesson 1
An Introduction to the UNCRC: History, Debates and an Overview of Articles
60 minutes
Lesson 2
Issues the UNCRC Addresses: Human Trafficking and Slavery
60 minutes
Lesson 3
Issues the UNCRC Addresses: Institutionalisation
60 minutes
Lesson 4
Issues the UNCRC Addresses: Education for All
60 minutes
Lesson 5
Issues the UNCRC Addresses: Childhood Disability
60 minutes
Lesson 6
Current Debates in the UNCRC: Is It Fit for Purpose Today?
60 minutes
Lesson 7
What Implications Does the UNCRC Have on My Life or on My Professional Practice?
60 minutes
Lesson 8
Presentations
60 minutes
Key Skills
Critical Reading and Analysis
Argument Development
Directed Research and Reflection
Presentation
Educator
Sarah T
Primary Educator
Sarah has four years of classroom experience and seven year's experience as a private Educator. She has extensive knowledge of the primary curriculum, including knowledge of SEN and phonics.
