Education for Sustainable Development also includes making learners aware of their role as 'Active Citizens'. Studies of 'citizenship' are intended to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed for effective and democratic participation. It helps learners become informed, active citizens who have the confidence and conviction to work together to take action in their communities.
It is important to know about rights, responsibilities, duties and freedoms and about laws, justice and democracy. Citizenship encourages respect for different national, religious and ethnic identities.
For the Blogprompt this week first we want you to do a bit of research.
Find out
The constituency in which you live
Your local MP (name, party)
The name of your local council
Which political party dominates your local council
Secondly
2010 is election year.
What is your attitude concerning people who are not planning to vote in the general election?
What main concerns do you have that may influence your vote?
My local MP is Dr Phyllis of labour Party.
ReplyDeleteMy local council is campbell Park Parish Council.
Conservatives Party dominates in my local council.
I have no concern for any body who doesnt want to vote for 2010 general elections,as i do believe they have go strong reasons why they dont want to vote, but remember 'u have got to be in it to win it'.
I have got absolutely no concern that may influence me to vote, as i dont believe in politics or politicians, as they either do it for money or for fame. if i rule the world, i will remove politics from the world.