Our curriculum is shaped by what we believe are fundamental concepts that young people should understand. The content covered in our workshops take into account several touchpoints and build on existing ideas that students may have about the political and legal system in New Zealand.
Our Programme
Our Workshops
CivX workshops are and developed for different year levels so that topics and issues are introduced appropriately and relevantly. Our trained facilitators work to cover the basics and encourage discussion among students in a fun and engaging way.
This foundation workshop is designed for years 9-10 but is also relevant for any year level with minimal background in civics. Ideas and topics are conveyed in engaging, interactive activities alongside theory to give students a 'real world' application. Trained facilitators deliver each workshop.
Topics covered: starter concepts, types of regimes, participating in a democracy (voting, elections and electoral systems/MMP).
Duration: approx 45mins for a standard session, timing may vary at your request or to fit school timetable.
Junior
Senior
We are currently working on our Senior Workshop so keep an eye out for that and watch this space!
If you would like more information about how we develop our curriculum, feel free to email briar.colville@civx.org.nz. We'd be happy to talk to you!
We aim to incorporate aspects of the New Zealand Curriculum into what and how we present, including:
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values of equity, community and participation
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principles of inclusion, community engagement, coherence and future focus
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areas of guidance such as effective pedagogy
Curriculum
Modules
Modules are developed and integrated into our workshops as we continuously work to improve them:
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Introduction to democracy
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Voting, elections and electoral systems
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Different types of regime
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Māori and the vote
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Women and the vote
