SOCIAL ISSUES
Social issues are common problems that are happening in our society, and can influence many people's lives.
In this topic, students will explore some of the world's social problems that are impacting on people's welfare and well-being and that many people are trying to solve.
Students will be offered opportunities to communicate about the topic Social issues, by looking at examples of personal, local, national and global interest in a range of subtopics:
- Gender issues
- Discrimination
- Stereotypes and prejudice
- Crime & the justice system
- Homelessness
By being exposed to a variety of text types in relation to Social issues, students will be challenged to compare the target language and culture(s) to other languages and cultures, as well as to other disciplinary areas in the DP.
Through a variety of subtopics students will also be invited to answer a range of questions in the context of the study of social issues like the following:
- What is my role in society?
Gender issues
Introduction You can start this topic by asking your students what they think 'gender issues' are. Facilitate a discussion on this topic in the schoo...
Stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination
Introduction Begin with asking your students if they know the meaning of the words 'stereotype', 'prejudice' and 'discrimination'. Rece...
Crime & the justice system
Introduction You can start this topic by teaching basic vocabulary. Play the video Learn Crime and Punishment Vocabulary in English. Students watch...
Homelessness
Introduction You can start this topic with asking your students if they know what a homeless person is. Activate a discussion on this topic...
Marriage & families
Introduction Begin by asking your students if they know the difference between marriage and family. Prompt them with this questions: Can a marria...
Public Health
Receptive skills (listening comprehension) To explain to your students what Public health is, have them watch the video What is Public Health? ...
Unemployment
Introduction Start this topic by asking your students the following questions: Can you call a person who left his/her job because he/she d...