Compass - Power Station
As power is often associated with violence, this activity uses creative group work to address issues of violence in the community, and ways to solve the problems of violence. Students develop knowledge and understanding about violence and its causes and how to take responsibility for seeking creative solutions to violence. (Part of the Compass HRE manual)
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Compass - Rights Bingo
This easy activity is a simple quiz and variation of the game, Bingo!, in which people share their knowledge and experiences of human rights. (Part of the Compass HRE manual)
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Compass - The impact of the internet
This activity involves both small group and plenary discussions to analyse issues of the future of the Internet and the use of the Internet for the promotion of human rights. Critical thinking skills are developed while becoming aware of the implications of the Internet and access to information world-wide. (Part of the Compass HRE manual)
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Compass - The Scramble for wealth and power
This activity simulates the fight for wealth and power and inequality in the world. Inequality in the distribution of wealth, power imbalance and the consequences are to be critically discussed, as are the causes and consequences of poverty. (Part of the Compass HRE manual)
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Compass - To vote or not to vote
This activity involves a survey of people in the community to explore voting in elections and civic participation. Students develop skills to find out and analyse information critically and learn about the importance of valuing the personal contribution of every citizen in a democracy. (Part of the Compass HRE manual)
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Compass - Trade Union Meeting
This more complex activity is a simulation of a meeting between an employer and employees together with their trade union representatives to negotiate wages and conditions. The issues addressed include the role of trade unions, the collective bargaining in the workplace and workers' rights. While understanding the role of trade unions, students develop consensus decision making skills. (Part of the Compass HRE manual)
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Compass - Violence in my life
Discussion activity in which people explore their experiences of inter-personal violence. Students should be able to identify oneself not only as an object of violence but also as someone who could be a source of violence and are encouraged to deal with violence in positive ways. (Part of the Compass HRE manual)
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Compass - When tomorrow comes
This activity uses information sheets and discussion to explore issues about the rights of criminals, the death penalty and the protection of society from criminals. It aims is to examine preconceptions about criminals and reflect on some of the implications of the death penalty. (Part of the Compass HRE manual)
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Compass - Who are I ?
This activity involves buzz groups, brainstorming, drawing and group discussion to explore issues of identity. Students will be aware of their own individuality and that of others, they identify what they have in common with others which enables the promotion of solidarity and respect. (Part of the Compass HRE manual)
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Creating Classroom Rules
The importance of classroom climate and the need for participation and cooperation cannot be emphasised enough. The children’s suggestions and opinions are also very helpful in creating the best classroom atmosphere. Be open to their help and provide necessary changes.The following activity is very significant because it has a direct effect on classroom climate. It clearly demonstrates a teacher’s willingness to involve the class in how the classroom is run and her or his own trust in its members. It also makes children think about what rules are desirable and possible in class, how they might be observed and the teacher’s own role in maintaining the classroom environment.
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