Children's University social action modules within the out-of-school-hours programme¶
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Description¶
CU has included a set of social action modules promoting volunteering, charitable work, and networking within and across communities. In 30 hours of learning, pupils are expected to devote 15 hours to social action activities focused on volunteering, participation in active citizenship or community service. Validated activities include charity and fundraising projects, community work targeting problems such as litter, graffiti, vandalism and bullying, and volunteering schemes such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Brownies, Beavers, and Cubs. Participation is monitored, guided, and credited in Passports to Learning by teachers and CU staff.
Design Implications¶
Context¶
Requirements¶
- Activities should have structured learning aims, take place under supervision of at least one staff member, and be in out-of-school hours
Constraints¶
- The purpose is raising pupils' aspiration, self-esteem and confidence, resilience, and social skills development rather than delivering syllabus content
Target Learners¶
- Primary pupils aged 9-11 in Years 5 and 6
Learning Goals¶
- Volunteering and community service participation
- Raising aspiration, self-esteem, confidence, resilience, and social skills
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Key Sources¶
- Stephen Gorard, Nadia Siddiqui, Beng Huat See, Emma Smith, Patrick White. (2017). Children's University: Evaluation report and executive summary. Education Endowment Foundation.
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Children's University social action modules within the out-of-school-hours programme |
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CU has included a set of social action modules promoting volunteering, charitable work, and networking within and across communities. |
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