Learning Outcomes - Secondary

Statements of Learning for Civics and Citizenship – Year 7

Citizenship in a Democracy

Students explore the civic values and rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democratic society. They have the opportunity to:

• investigate ways in which non-government organisations can contribute to communities and influence government decisions.

Students examine the ways in which Australians are connected to other people around the world and explore the responsibilities of global citizenship. They have the opportunity to:

• consider the economic, social and cultural connections of Australian people to other people in the Asia-Pacific region.
• analyse how individuals, organisations and governments can be global citizens.
• participate in a campaign to raise awareness about a significant issue.

National Assessment Domain

Year 10

KPM 1: Civics: Knowledge and Understanding of Civic Institutions and Processes

Within secondary schooling, this KPM expects that students can:

10.4 Understand the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a range of contexts.

10.6 Analyse Australia's role as a nation in the global community.

KPM 2: Citizenship: Dispositions and Skills for Participation

Within secondary schooling, this KPM expects that students can:

10.7 Understand that citizens require certain knowledge, skills and dispositions to participate effectively in democratic political and civic action.

10.8 Analyse the role of a critical citizenry in Australia's democracy.

10.9 Analyse the relationship between democratic values and social justice as an important aspect of Australia's democratic tradition.

10.10 Analyse the reasons Australians make choices about participating in political and civic processes.