What does the right to education really mean?
I can explain what the right to education means and why it is important.
What does the right to education really mean?
I can explain what the right to education means and why it is important.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- A child’s right to education is protected by law under the UNCRC without discrimination.
- Education gives skills, opportunities, empowerment, equality and boosts mental and physical health.
- 251 million children worldwide are denied their right to education.
- Natural disasters, conflict or poor government policies can block access to education.
- Malala Yousafzai is a changemaker who advocates for a child’s right to education worldwide.
Keywords
Right - something we are entitled to by law
Education - the way we learn about the world, gain new skills and prepare for the future through school, books or experiences
UNCRC - the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child; a legally binding international agreement that sets out the rights of all children, regardless of their race, religion or abilities
Common misconception
Everyone gets an education.
Some children do not have access to their right to education.
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To help you plan your year 7 citizenship lesson on: What does the right to education really mean?, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
can live a healthy, happy and safe life.
they need to be protected as they grow up.
that we should respect and support.
Exit quiz
6 Questions
like earthquakes can block access to education.
policies can prevent children from going to school.
can make it dangerous for children to go to school.
Malala Yousafzai advocate for a child’s right to education worldwide.