Strategies for Active Citizenship in Schools

Negotiating school rules and policies

• Class and school rules
• Curriculum directories
• New and reversed policies
• Timetable frameworks

Participating in school and community organisations

• Service clubs
• Project clubs
• Environment groups
• Development and human rights groups
• Youth clubs
• Local issues groups

Developing skills and knowledge in school subjects

• Written and oral communication
• Gathering and reporting information
• Participating in forums
• Meeting procedures
• Elections

Decision-making in different settings within the school

• Student councils
• School camps
• Student committees
• Representing students in school decision-making processes