Our Citizenship Short Course accredits between 10 and 60 hours of citizenship activity.
The flexibility of this ASDAN Short Courses means they can be carried out in a variety of settings, over a time period to suit the individual or co-ordinating centre. Challenge descriptions can be interpreted and adapted according to the situation.
This Short Course can be completed using the workbook or is available for learners to complete online through the e-portfolio system.
Learners log in to complete challenges, record skills development and upload evidence. Tutors can view learner progress and sign off work, leaving feedback as needed.
ASDAN - Citizenship Programme
Who is it for?
Young people of all abilities, mainly aged 19+.
Because Short Courses are multi-level, the focus is on completing challenges and skills development according to individual ability, rather than attainment at a specific level.
Facts and Figures
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Flexible, multi-level programme
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Internally moderated
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Accredits 10-60 hours of activity
Requirements
Learners must present evidence of their activities in an organised portfolio or e-portfolio.
This will contain:
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a record of challenges completed, with supporting evidence for each challenge
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recording documents, showing how learners have planned and reviewed their activities
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summary of achievement, highlighting skills development
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personal statement
Course Content
The Citizenship Short Course contains six modules:
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Rights and responsibilities
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Community and volunteering
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Government and democracy
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Law and order
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Finance
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Global citizenship
Each learner will need their own copy of the Short Course student book or an e-portfolio login – this contains the challenge content and recording documents.
