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Learning Outcomes - Secondary
Statements of Learning for Civics and Citizenship – Year 7
Government and Law
Students understand that the law exists to protect rights and freedoms in a democracy. They have the opportunity to:
- recognise the role of courts in upholding the law and democratic rights
- recognise that Australia is a signatory to a range of international agreements that influence Australian law.
Citizenship in a Democracy
Students explore the civic values and rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democratic society. They have the opportunity to:
- define and exercise rights and responsibilities associated with being a citizen in Australia
- identify values that support social cohesion and consider the ways in which this can be undermined or strengthened by individual or collective action.
National Assessment Domain
Year 10
KPM 1: Civics: Knowledge and Understanding of Civic Institutions and Processes
Within secondary schooling, this KPM expects that students can:
10.4 Understand the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a range of contexts.
KPM 2: Citizenship: Dispositions and Skills for Participation
Within secondary schooling, this KPM expects that students can:
10.9 Analyse the relationship between democratic values and social justice as an important aspect of Australia's democratic tradition.
