South Sudan Secondary 2 Curriculum - Citizenship

This curriculum aims to develop engaged, empowered, and ethical citizens equipped with the skills and knowledge to thrive. It focuses on active learning and nurturing individual talents and interests to prepare students for future careers. The curriculum is structured around several units, each designed to develop specific competencies. ,

Unit 1: How Communities Function and How Community Action Can Be Taken

This unit explores how different communities function and how community action contributes to sustainable development and change. Students compare local and national examples of community action, focusing on planning, communication, engagement, and monitoring. They also relate community activity to active citizenship within the electoral system, evaluating the success of campaigns and their impact on communities.

Unit 2: Conflict Resolution: At the Local and International Level

Students investigate key areas of conflict (power, identity, religion, natural resources) through local, national, and international case studies. They examine conflict prevention and resolution strategies, applying their learning to local issues. The unit also explores the UN Convention on Human Rights and the Rights of the Child, assessing potential conflicts between these rights. Students examine the rule of law and its role in peace and conflict resolution, considering the impact of broken laws on communities. They discuss "hard decisions" involving equity, law, rights, sustainable development, and prosperity, researching conflict resolution strategies specific to South Sudan and identifying ways to promote peace.

Unit 3: Advocates for Non-Violence in South Sudan and the World

This unit examines the aims and vision of key advocates for non-violence, such as UNESCO, Nelson Mandela, and Martin Luther King Jr., exploring their impact in Africa and globally. Students compare and discuss theories of non-violence, including principled and pragmatic approaches. They also learn about the role of NGOs in civil society, comparing their work and funding to government organizations. Students investigate how NGOs promote active citizenship and their impact on communities, exploring how NGOs identify areas needing support and development. They prepare presentations on NGOs that have made significant positive contributions.

Unit 4: Developing Informed Argument

Students identify a relevant community issue and explore resources to identify key issues, solutions, supporting data, and successful strategies for behavior change. Using gender equality as an example, they learn the importance of informed arguments for sustainable development and peaceful coexistence. They examine cases where a lack of informed arguments led to negative consequences and develop debates or discussions based on their findings, involving community experts if possible. Students practice presenting both sides of an argument, evaluating persuasion techniques.

Unit 5: The Work of Parliament and the Courts in Making Law

Students investigate the history of South Sudan's legal system, exploring the SPLM Convention of 1994, the Interim Constitution, and the Transitional Constitution. They examine the ongoing negotiations on the "right model" for South Sudan and its influence on legal disputes. Students explore how the government is organized at local and national levels, comparing and contrasting these systems and how laws are upheld and communicated. They investigate different types of courts (Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, High Court, Customary Courts) and research South Sudanese laws, focusing on those directly affecting their lives. They consider how these laws are upheld, cause conflict, and are used in court.

Unit 6: The World as a Global Community: From the African Federation to the UN

This unit investigates South Sudan's role in the global community, exploring its impact on the wider world and vice versa. Students consider environmental issues like climate change and political issues like South Sudan's role in the East African Federation and the UN. They explore South Sudan's exports and imports, including natural resources like oil, and investigate the economic dependency on agriculture, evaluating its effects on economic growth and sustainable development. Students develop a debate or discussion on a chosen issue, involving community experts if possible, and base their arguments on South Sudan's role in the global community. They explore the concept of "sustainable development" and debate plans for economic growth, peaceful coexistence, and environmental protection.

Unit 7: Involvement in a Community Project

Students explore opportunities for active citizenship by investigating local community projects and discussing their value and impact. They examine project aims and intended outcomes to assess success and discuss the necessary knowledge and skills for participation. Students plan involvement in a chosen project, making relevant contacts and inquiries, and identify a role where they can contribute most effectively. Throughout their involvement, they observe successful communication, teamwork, and engagement strategies, seeking feedback and evaluating their contributions and the project's overall success.