Unit Eight Learning Outcomes


To what extent should my actions as a citizen be shaped by my ideology?

In this unit, you will assess your rights, roles, and responsibilities as a citizen.


You will...


4.1 appreciate the relationship between citizenship and leadership
4.2 exhibit a global consciousness with respect to the human condition and world issues
4.3 accept responsibilities associated with individual and collective citizenship
4.4 explore the relationship between personal and collective worldviews and ideology
4.5 explore how ideologies shape individual and collective citizenship
4.6 analyze perspectives on the rights, roles, and responsibilities of the individual in a democratic society
4.7 analyze perspectives on the rights, roles, and responsibilities of the individual during times of conflict
4.8 evaluate the extent to which ideology should shape responses to contemporary issues
4.9 develop ways to address local, national, and global issues that demonstrate individual and collective leadership
4.10 look at ways you and others can show that you are active and responsible citizens


In this unit, you will continue to develop your skills in the following areas:


Social Participation as a Democratic Practice


  • demonstrate skills of cooperation, conflict resolution, and consensus building
  • demonstrate leadership by persuading, compromising, and negotiating to resolve conflicts and differences
  • make meaningful contributions to discussion and group work
  • identify behaviours and attitudes that contribute or pose obstacles to cross-cultural understanding
  • consider the points of view and perspectives of others
  • identify and use various strategies to resolve conflicts peacefully and equitably
  • demonstrate cooperativeness in groups to solve problems
  • develop appropriate behaviour for social involvement as responsible citizens contributing to your community
  • demonstrate leadership by engaging in actions that will enhance the well-being of people in your community
  • promote and respect the contributions of team members
  • cooperate with others for the well-being of the community