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CHILD LABOUR & EDUCATION - focus on India

The subject of child labour is often over looked in teaching of citizenship and human rights.

There exists  approx. 250 million people under the age of 16 who work full time and are not receiving 
a basic education..Global Citizen SW has worked in rehabilitation centres for child labourers in India 
and uses first hand experiences to educate students about the reality of child labour and the importance
 of education as solution.

Students will get a taste of what it means to campaign for the abolition of child 
labour whilst developing a good understanding of abolition  of child labour debate.

CHILD LABOUR

Learning Outcomes:

  • the dilemma of child labour
  • UN Declaration of human right
  • the right to education
  • the importance of education in solving poverty
  • the work of global organizations
  • campaigning skills

Methods of Facilitation:

  • case studies
  • role-play
  • creative writing
  • discussion / debate
  • film

Curriculum modules:

  • KS3:1a/1f/1i/2b/3a
  • KS4:1a/1f/1h/2b/3