Curriculum Goals and Outcomes

GOAL 1:

To promote understanding of human rights
and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

Session #

Outcomes

1

Develop a familiarity with the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child.

2

Visualize the Convention as a document of truth and hope for our world.

3

Celebrate and discuss the definition of "equity."

4

Understand the definition of nationality and how it applies to participants.

5

Recognize the right of every child to an optimal standard of living.

6

Recognize the right to access health and medical services including primary and preventative care.

10

Understand what the Convention states with regard to neglect, cruelty, and exploitation of children.

10

Become aware of human rights violations around the world.

12

Review the condensed rights of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
 

GOAL 2:

To understand the individual's rights and responsibilities
with regard to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

Session #

Outcomes

2

 Explore the development of children's fullest potential and optimal health.

4

 Understand the application of the Convention to one's own family life.

5 & 10

 Identify difference between child labor and household chores, punishment and discipline, love and exploitation.

8

 Recognize the right of every child to education.

8

 Understand our responsibility in supporting education for all.

9

 Recognize the right of every child to have opportunities to play and make friends.

10

 Understand what the Convention states in regard to neglect, cruelty, and exploitation.

10

 Become aware of current U.S. protective measures against child labor, neglect, and cruelty.

12

 Understand the Convention with respect to the best interests of children and parents' role in providing for the best interests of their children.

12

 Review various aspects of the Convention.
   

GOAL 3:

To promote family empowerment and encourage
commitment to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

Session #

Outcomes

8 - 12

 Develop skills to work in ways that help end violence in our society and the world.

6

 Learn how and when to advocate for children with special needs.

9

 Understand the value of play for a child's development and practice playing together.

11

 Learn about caring for children and how people in communities help through agencies, communities of faith, and other groups.

11

 Learn peaceful ways to solve problems.
   

GOAL 4:

To promote citizenship, social skills, and skills for democratic living in our children

Session #

Outcomes

4

 Further develop children's self-concept based on nationality, race, ethnicity, gender, and life role.

6

 Become aware of the challenges that face individuals who are disabled.

6

 Participate in nurturing activities that encourage care-giving of individuals with disabilities.

2 - 12

 Promote problem solving, critical-thinking skills, and resourcefulness through classroom activities and discussion.

7

 Understand the importance of children learning and expressing their feelings and how this relates to protecting children.

9

 Share games associated with one's own culture and learn new games from

12

 Celebrate our learning and growth.

 

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