South Sudan Secondary 2 Citizenship

This curriculum aims to develop good citizens, successful lifelong learners, creative and productive individuals, and environmentally responsible members of society. It focuses on practical application of learning through community projects.

Units Covered in Secondary 2 Citizenship

The Secondary 2 Citizenship curriculum incorporates units from both the Secondary 1 and Secondary 2 textbooks. This approach allows students to revisit key concepts from the previous year while progressing to new material.

From the Secondary 1 Textbook:

• Unit 2: The Key Characteristics of Parliament and Forms of Government: This unit introduces students to the structure and function of parliament and different forms of government.
• Unit 3: Local Government: This unit focuses on the role and responsibilities of local government.
• Unit 6: The Electoral System and the Importance of Voting: This unit covers the electoral process and encourages active participation in democracy.

From the Secondary 2 Textbook:

• Unit 1: How Community Action Can Be Taken: This unit explores how citizens can engage in community action to bring about positive change.
• Unit 3: Advocates for Non-Violence in South Sudan and the World: This unit examines the role of advocates for non-violence, both within South Sudan and globally.
• Unit 4: Developing Informed Arguments: This unit equips students with the skills to develop informed arguments, considering diverse viewpoints and challenging assumptions.
• Unit 6: The World as a Global Community: This unit broadens the perspective to consider global citizenship and interconnectedness.
• Unit 7: Involvement in a Community Project: This crucial unit requires students to actively participate in a community project, applying their learning and contributing to their local community.

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of Secondary 2, students are expected to:

• Understand the roles of parliament, government, and the courts in lawmaking.
• Recognize the importance of participating in democratic and electoral processes.
• Develop informed arguments, considering diverse perspectives and challenging assumptions.
• Work collaboratively to plan and execute community action projects.
• Identify key areas of conflict (e.g., power, identity, religion, natural resources).
• Learn about key advocates for non-violence.

Strands of Citizenship

The curriculum is built around four interconnected strands:

• Civics: Understanding the methods and institutions that enable people to organize and make decisions.
• Active Citizenship: Applying citizenship skills and values to enhance democratic life.
• Peace Education: Learning about strategies for promoting peace and understanding different types of rights.
• Advocacy: Engaging in community projects and learning how communities function and decisions are made.

The final Secondary 4 examination involves assessing a portfolio of evidence from the learner's community project, emphasizing the practical application of learning.