As stated on the
back of What are
Human Rights?, “The
purpose of Youth
for Human Rights
International is
to teach youth around
the globe about human
rights, thus helping
them to become valuable
advocates for the
promotion of tolerance
and peace.”
This
Lesson Plan teaches
children
about human rights
and so empowers them
to uphold their own
and others’ rights.
Design of
the Lesson
Plan:
This
Lesson Plan is designed to
be carried out over a several,
week period for about an
hour to two hours a day,
depending on the students
regular class schedule.
There
are features common to each
section, such as defining
words and concepts so the
students gain a full understanding
of what they are reading
and having the students act
out situations demonstrating
the concepts they learn.
It is important that all
students participate so that
the concepts become real
to them and the learning
process is fun.
Note:
A glossary at the end contains
simple definitions. Words
defined in the glossary are bold in
the text.
Materials:
The
materials you will need
are the Lesson Plan, What
are Human Rights? (enough
copies for each child
to keep one), a simple
dictionary and the addresses
of groups and individuals
concerned with human
rights in your country.
This would include leading
political and human rights
figures at national and
local level and national
human rights organizations.
Suggested
classroom form:
It
is recommended that the
course be held with the
class in a semi-circle
so that all the children
can see each other and
interact. The teacher
can move around to talk
to the children and the
center of the circle
can be used as a stage.
Regular classroom form
will also work for this.
Note:
Examples of activities
are given. You can use
these or create your
own to better suit your
students.
