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Write a paragraph explaining the specific message that the selected pieces of artwork are intended to transmit. Specify how children experience children’s participation.
Write down a list of the conditions that must be met for a child’s participation to be meaningful and constructive for themselves and for the school community.
Describe the obstacles opposed by society that restrain the meaningful participation of children.
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After reading Scenario 7, decide whether children should be involved in the decision-making process and at what level.
Scenario 7
The school management is to convene the Committee on Rules of Procedure to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the rules of procedure within the school setting. Do you think children should be involved in the Rules of Procedure Committee?
Note for Source: The activity has been implemented as part of the training sessions of the Commissioner for Children’s Rights since 2012. It has been formed alongside with a number of unpublished documents of the Commissioner.
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After reading Scenario 1, decide whether children should be involved in the decision-making process and at what level.
Scenario 1
A circular letter from the Ministry of Education announced that each school should set up a Committee responsible to determine the school’s policy for dealing with violent behaviour. Do you think children should participate in this Committee?
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After reading Scenario 8, decide whether children should be involved in the decision-making process and at what level.
Scenario 8
The school management at the beginning of the school year convenes the Events Committee to plan the number and content of the events in which the school will participate. Do you think children should participate in the Events Committee?
Note for Source: The activity has been implemented as part of the training sessions of the Commissioner for Children’s Rights since 2012. It has been formed alongside with a number of unpublished documents of the Commissioner.
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Three cases of participation are provided. You are invited to prioritize the above cases of participation on the basis of effective participation (from the least to the most effective one).
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After reading Scenario 9, decide whether children should be involved in the decision-making process and at what level.
Scenario 9
The Parents’ Association is going to set up a Child Welfare Committee which will contribute in various ways to promoting the well-being of the children of the school. Do you think children should be part of the Child Welfare Committee?
Note for Source: The activity has been implemented as part of the training sessions of the Commissioner for Children’s Rights since 2012. It has been formed alongside with a number of unpublished documents of the Commissioner.
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Select one of the cases provided and modify it accordingly to better meet the criteria you set for meaningful participation.
Case 1: The headteacher announces the school’s outdoor landscaping and invites the children to submit suggestions at the next school gathering in a week.
Case 2: The headteacher prepares the Rules of Procedure at the beginning of the school year and submits them to the Central Student Council for signature / acceptance.
Case 3: Teachers announce to children the participation of the school in an international educational programme and assign roles.
Note for Source: The activity has been implemented as part of the training sessions of the Commissioner for Children’s Rights since 2012. It has been formed alongside with a number of unpublished documents of the Commissioner
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Answer the following questions:
Note for Source: The activity has been implemented as part of the training sessions of the Commissioner for Children’s Rights since 2012. It has been formed alongside with a number of unpublished documents of the Commissioner.
After studying the file “Hart’s Ladder of Participation”, identify examples from the school life that represent each step.
Note for Source: The activity has been implemented as part of the training sessions of the Commissioner for Children’s Rights since 2012. It has been formed alongside a number of unpublished documents of the Commissioner.
First step – Misleading / exploiting |
Second step – Decoration: |
Third step – Manipulation: |
Fourth Step – Role Assignment: |
Fifth step – Consultation: |
Sixth step – Teacher Initiative: |
Seventh step – Children Initiative: |
Eight step – Children and teacher collaboration: |
Consider the link between the right of a child to express his/her views with quality of life.
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After reading the file “Integration on the Playing Fields”, answer the questions:
2.From the document read to find and write down the reasons why Special Olympics have been criticised by some people with disabilities and their relatives.
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After reading the file “Integration on the Playing Fields”, answer the questions:
3.What is an alternative provided by the document regarding the participation of people with disabilities in sport events? Why is it also not accepted by some people?
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After reading the file “Integration on the Playing Fields”, answer the questions:
4.Can you think of other ways to overcome the issues that have been brought up regarding the Special Olympics?
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Answer the following questions:
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After reading Scenario 2, decide whether children should be involved in the decision-making process and at what level.
Scenario 2
The School Financial Board is responsible for the financial management of school infrastructure, the preparation of proposals for the school budget, the allocation of funds and so forth. Do you think that children should attend meetings organised by the School Financial Board?
Note for Source: The activity has been implemented as part of the training sessions of the Commissioner for Children’s Rights since 2012. It has been formed alongside with a number of unpublished documents of the Commissioner
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After reading Scenario 3, decide whether children should be involved in the decision-making process and at what level.
Scenario 3
The School Financial Board will announce tenders for the repair or erection of school classrooms and the purchase of school equipment and furniture. To this end, an Advisory Committee will be set up to determine the criteria for tenders. Do you think children should participate in the Advisory Committee?
Note for Source: The activity has been implemented as part of the training sessions of the Commissioner for Children’s Rights since 2012. It has been formed alongside with a number of unpublished documents of the Commissioner.
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After reading the file “Integration on the Playing Fields”, answer the questions:
1.Why were there so many measures taken at the first Special Olympics?
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After reading Scenario 4, decide whether children should be involved in the decision-making process and at what level.
Scenario 4
The School Financial Board will set up a Committee for the recruitment of school escorts (support staff) to be assigned for children with disabilities according to the decisions of the Special Education District Office. Do you think that children should be involved in the meetings of the recruitment Committee?
Note for Source: The activity has been implemented as part of the training sessions of the Commissioner for Children’s Rights since 2012. It has been formed alongside with a number of unpublished documents of the Commissioner.
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Answer the following questions:
What is the difference between same treatment and equal treatment?
What is positive discrimination?
Search in the internet for inspirational stories of people with or without disabilities (e.g. various links in the website http://www.specialolympics.org/stories ) and write your comments
What is the link between non-discrimination and quality of life?
After reading Scenario 5, decide whether children should be involved in the decision-making process and at what level.
Scenario 5
The school management is going to convene the Disciplinary Board to look into specific cases of children. Do you think children should participate in the Disciplinary Board?
Note for Source: The activity has been implemented as part of the training sessions of the Commissioner for Children’s Rights since 2012. It has been formed alongside with a number of unpublished documents of the Commissioner.
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Visit the Commissioner’s for Children’s Right website (http://www.childcom.org.cy/ccr/ccr.nsf/index_en/index_en?opendocument). Choose the banner “Children’s participation through the arts” to visit the online Art Exhibition, which includes several artwork created by children and artists. At the bottom right corner, you can see the gallery option icon. Visit the gallery and choose 3 pieces of children’s artwork. Put your own title under each piece of artwork.
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After reading Scenario 6, decide whether children should be involved in the decision-making process and at what level.
Scenario 6
The school management is to set up a Performance Evaluation Committee to review the overall performance of the school in the final exams. Do you think children should participate in the Performance Evaluation Committee?
Note for Source: The activity has been implemented as part of the training sessions of the Commissioner for Children’s Rights since 2012. It has been formed alongside with a number of unpublished documents of the Commissioner
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