Key learning points

1. Active citizenship involves key skills such as advocacy, collaboration and political literacy.
2. Engaging in democracy and contributing to lasting change are essential aspects of being an active citizen.
3. Active citizens identify community issues, seek help from relevant resources and decide effective actions for campaigns.
4. Planning and measuring the success of a campaign are crucial steps in creating a positive impact on the community.
5. Active citizenship does not have to be too hard if you work collaboratively to divide the work between group members.

Keywords

• Active citizenship - the process of learning how to take part in democracy and use Citizenship knowledge, skills and understanding to work together and try to make a positive difference in the world

• Campaign - an action or event organised by an individual or a group of people to achieve an aim

• Active citizen - a person who actively takes responsibility, becomes involved in areas of public concern and tries to make a positive difference in their community

Common misconception