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references are to the PSHE guidelines for KS4 and the
programme of study for Citizenship at KS4.
This selection of resources The Feel Good Factor
can be used by teachers in a variety of ways. The overall
aim is to provide a range of materials which can contribute
to a pastoral tutorial programme, or which can be used to
supplement the delivery of a school PSHE programme (using
elements from the PSHE non statutory guidelines and the statutory
programme of study for Citizenship).
Each page is accompanied by activities, suggesting uses for
the information in the classroom. Each unit can be used in
a stand alone fashion, or linked together to form a programme
of lessons focussing on issues of teenage concern. The information
is aimed primarily at Key Stage 4 students but could be adapted
for Key Stage 3. The themes are wide ranging and include many
topics for discussion. The Feel Good Factor covers
areas such as adolescence, teenage feelings, rights and responsibilities,
planning for the future and an awareness of the world in which
we live.
As quoted in the QCA guidelines, it is hoped that PSHE work
will help students to lead confident, healthy and responsible
lives as individuals and members of society. The Feel
Good Factor resource aims to supplement that work and
give students an opportunity to reflect on their development
and improve their well being. The resource should also complement
the delivery of Citizenship giving both knowledge sources
and developing skills of enquiry and participation.
We would like users of this site to note that we are not
trying to provide a totally comprehensive Citizenship/PHSE
resource, but we hope we are offering useful work and thought-provoking
materials (on as many topic areas as possible) as a sounding
block for teachers and pupils to further debate and research.
Sex Education is not included in this resource as specific
and detailed material is already available from other
relevant and informed sources. Please see the list of websites
provided at the end of these notes, as most will offer not
only further reference material, but also contain more detailed
advice-related subject matter for you and your students.
PSHE 1a,b,c,d, 2c
Contains introduction material about teenage concerns and
teenage views. The information may help students to consider
themselves and how they fit in to society. It will support
PSHE objectives in developing confidence and responsibility,
helping students to make the most of their abilities.
Extension work could be linked to the research on youth cultures, plus an investigation of local sources of help
for young people.
PSHE 2a,e, CIT 2a,b,c
Contains information about adolescence and puberty, physical
changes, basic hygiene procedures. Will support PSHE work
about sense of identity, recognising decisions about personal
health and the links between health and self image. Citizenship
elements can be developed by looking at information for other
people and presenting that information.
Extension activities could involve working with
younger years to present ideas and advice with a younger target audience. This could
also develop in to an analysis of media images and their influence on young people.
PSHE 2a,e, CIT 2a,b,c
Contains basic health information about exercise, dental hygiene, skin care in the sun and thus contributes to PSHE work on developing
a healthier, safer lifestyle.
Extension activities could be designed around collecting
information and leaflets from the local Health Promotion office
and presenting a display, perhaps to tie in with school library
work or as a project involving the school nurse. If curriculum
time permits, work could also be developed around the presentation
of the information and analysing its effectiveness.
Further information on hair, skin, and dental care can be
found in the Face Value section of the CATIE website.
PSHE 1f,g, CIT 1e, 3a,b,c
Contains careers-based education and guidance information as outlined in the PSHE guidelines for KS4 knowledge, skills and understanding.
Extension
work could be developed by using the Connexions service who provide detailed information based on local provision.
PSHE 1f,g 4b,d,e
Contains careers-based information and can be used in conjunction with the earlier page. Gives details on application forms and CV
writing.
Extension activities could be developed with Connexions but
links could also be built with local employers who may be
available to help with mock interviews and give feedback to
students. Most areas have local business and education partnerships
which aid the work of schools. School visits to businesses
in the cosmetics industry is something we are looking at as
an extension to CATIE resources. If you are interested, please
email Kathy on action@epr.org.uk
with 'Cosmetic Industry schools' visits' in the email subject
area. This would also contribute to Citizenship objectives
in ‘developing skills of enquiry, communication and
participation’.
PSHE 1f,g 3k, CIT 1e,f,h
Contains information about preparing for employment and the organisation of some companies.
Extension activities could involve inviting
local employers to talk to students and giving information on specific businesses.
PSHE 4c, CIT 1a,c,d, 2a,b,c
Contains information about rights and responsibilities, voting, schools councils and youth parliaments. Can be used to support PSHE work
on taking responsibility and citizenship work on legal and human rights, the role of Parliament and opportunities to influence change.
Extension work could relate directly to Citizenship objectives
in researching a political, spiritual, moral, social or cultural
issue in the news.
CIT 1h,f,j, 2a,b,c
Contains information on the use of our natural resources,
impact on the environment by business and fair trade and the
global economy. Can be used to support work on rights and
responsibilities, playing a part in society and looking at
opportunities for change.
Extension
activities could involve developing an investigation into aspects of globalisation, fair trade.
PSHE 1d, 2a,h, CIT 1e,2a,b,c
Contains information on health and safety, laws concerning
new products, testing and development. Supports PSHE work
on healthy, safer lifestyles and Citizenship work on how business's
function plus how individuals can influence society.
Extension work could cover research on past health and safety
developments where laws have been changed, e.g., seat belts,
safety helmets, using the Internet and what changes may be
introduced in the future.
PSHE 1a,b,c,d, 2,a,c,d,e,
CIT 2a,b,c
Contains information on current views, attitudes, facts and
figures relevant to teenage life. Supports many aspects of
PSHE work and Citizenship guidelines.
Extension activities could include carrying out a similar survey in the school and presenting findings for discussion.
Some ideas to support Citizenship work could be to organise
student-centred research around some of the following themes.
Possible suggestions are:
- Community enhancement projects, where students create
a plan to improve an environment, campaign about litter
or rubbish or raise recycling awareness.
- Involvement in local government, where students campaign
about specific local issues, for youth facilities or take
action relating to local planning or development issues.
- Global awareness, where students become involved with
an aid agency such as Oxfam, arrange a theme day or twin
with other schools in other countries.
- Human rights, where students become involved with an organised
group such as Amnesty International and investigate specific
human rights cases or organise a campaign of protest.
- Democratic involvement, where students set up a school
council, form, or take part in a Youth Parliament or organise
a petition/letter- writing campaign.
- Animal Rights, where students investigate testing on animals
and the work of groups such as the RSPCA and FRAME (Fund
for the Replacement of Animals in Medical Experiments).
www.dfes.gov.uk/citizenship
www.qca.org.uk
www.un.org/esa/population
www.statistics.gov.uk/
www.howtomanagestress.co.uk
www.jrf.org.uk
www.nesta.org.uk
www.fairtrade.org.uk
www.youth-action.org.uk
www.doh.gov.uk/drugs
www.educationextra.org.uk
www.citfou.org.uk
www.citizen.org.uk
www.rspca.org.uk
www.frame.org.uk/
www.homeoffice.gov.uk/docs/animalstats.html
www.oxfam.org.uk
www.globaleye.org.uk
www.amnesty.org
www.unicef.org.uk
www.ukyouthparliament.com
www.likeitis.org.uk/
www.avert.org/young.htm
www.channel4.com/
www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/onelife/personal/index.shtml www.domini.org/centerweb/home.htm
www.ictadvice.org.uk/
www.childline.org.uk/Schools.asp
rfts.sky.com/_mainsite03/sorted/index.php
omni.ac.uk/browse/mesh/C0036879L0036879.html
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