1. CSPE short course consultation

2. 100 hours of learning Taught over 1, 2 or 3 years Specified at a common level Up to 4 short courses can be included in the certificate CSPE short course

3. Aim The short course in CSPE aims to inform, inspire and empower young people to participate as active citizens in contemporary society at local, national and global levels based on an understanding of human rights and social responsibilities.

4. Course overview Strand 1 Rights and responsibilities (foundational strand) Strand 2 Global citizenship Strand 3 Exploring democracy

5. Strand 1 Rights and responsibilities (foundational strand) Topics: Human dignity – the basis for human rights Human Rights instruments Human Rights actions (2 from list)

6. Strand 2 Global Citizenship Topics: Sustainability Local and global development Effecting global change Global citizenship actions (2 from list)

7. Strand 3 Exploring democracy Topics: The meaning of democracy The law and the citizen The role of the media in a democracy Democracy actions (2 from list)

8. Assessment Reflective Journal Action records