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Chapter
8
Societal Dilemmas: Gains and Losses
Internet
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These links were chosen for their educational value and do not necessarily reflect the views of the author or the U.S. Department of State. Many of the links offer educational materials that can be used to present one side of a societal dilemma. Suggestions are made with regards to societal dilemmas that can be explored with each link.
Classroom Activities and LessonsPre-fabricated lesson plans and activities intended for classroom use; can be adapted for all age groups and language proficiency levels:
www.mightymedia.com/edunet/orgs/result.cfm?CID=7&CurriculumID=94
Freedom of Opinion
Possible societal dilemmas to be examined: Individual beliefs and liberties. Main learning point of this activity is that people have the right to express their opinions. Helps learners focus on feelings that arise when one's freedom to speak is interrupted. Activity is intended to help learners develop listening and speaking skills.www.mightymedia.com/edunet/orgs/result.cfm?CID=7&CurriculumID=108
Economic Security & Property Ownership
Lesson asks students to compare similarities and differences between the UDHR and the U.S. Bill of Rights. Lesson helps learners understand universal human rights, individual freedoms, and the problems involved with enforcing human rights on an international level.www.mightymedia.com/edunet/orgs/result.cfm?CID=7&CurriculumID=91
Freedom of Movement
Lesson plan intended to a) increase students' knowledge about refugee rights, b) help students develop an understanding of refugees as a vulnerable group with specific rights, and c) introduce students to the concept of freedom of movement.http://erc.hrea.org/Library/Bells_of_Freedom/part5.html
Exercise 11: Rights of Domestic Servants (scroll down)
Possible societal dilemmas to be examined: Worker security/Employee rights. Focusing on the rights of domestic workers, participants develop an understanding of a) the laws that exist to monitor labor conditions, b) the importance of knowing about and using laws to defend workers' rights, and c) the methods by which such laws can be accessed.http://www.mightymedia.com/edunet/orgs/result.cfm?CID=7&CurriculumID=96
Responsibilities & Action
Lesson plan uses a case study to introduce students to ideas of societal responsibility. Intended to help students understand that rights carry responsibilities. Includes follow-up questions.http://www.civnet.org/resources/teach/lessplan/responsb.htm
Lesson 7: How Can You Decide Among Competing Responsibilities?
Lesson plan focuses on responsibility and the consequences that arise from addressing or not addressing responsibilities. Helps students develop tools for making decisions about responsibility. Learners are expected to use these tools in discussing their positions on related issues.http://erc.hrea.org/Library/Bells_of_Freedom/part6.html
Exercise 18: Seeking Justice by Using Analysis: Information for Empowerment (scroll down)
Lesson plan focuses on the responsibilities of and the need for a free press, using a fictional case study about public health issues. Intended to help learners understand that a) access to information is necessary for individual empowerment; b) people may become offended or upset when one's free expression or free press rights are exercised; and c) journalists have a duty to publicize information.http://erc.hrea.org/Library/Bells_of_Freedom/part5.html
The Sensitivity Game
Lesson plan addresses the issue of government responsibility for street children. Aims to help learners a) focus on community responsibilities for street children and b) devise a community-based approach to improve the condition of street children.
