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Objectives: Students learn that in order to be successful workers in the U.S., they must work hard, be flexible and open to change. [Introduce students to the importance of seat belts.]; Students learn about the importance of punctuality, asking questions, and taking the initiative. How to dress for an interview, how to prepare a résumé and be interviewed are also stressed in the lesson. |
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Objectives: Students learn about the complex medical system in the U.S. They learn life skills about medical care; Students will learn that there are ways that they can improve their health and safety through good lifestyle choices. |
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Objectives: Students are introduced to the role of police in society. Police perform many community functions besides dealing with crime. Students learn how community policing works, and that the police rely on public co-operation; The students learn about the complex U.S. judicial system of both federal and state courts. They learn about the role of judges and juries in the adversarial system, as well as the differences between criminal and civil trials. They also learn that, while the U.S. has many lawyers and people often sue, this system has many benefits. |
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Objectives: Students are introduced to the role of government and how democracy works in the U.S.. Students learn about the Constitution, the importance of the Bill of Rights, and individual rights; Students learn about the Constitution, the separation of the three branches of government, legislative, executive and judicial and the importance of public debate. |
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Objectives: Students learn that, while Americans are proud of their political system, relatively few people are actively engaged in politics. They learn that voluntarism and self-help are important in American life; Students learn there are many ways they and their families can help the community in which they live. Not only will they enrich the lives of the people around them, but this will also help them to adjust as they become connected with their community and new home. |
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Objectives: The lessons conclude with a brief review of what the course has been about. Students are reminded about some of the U.S. civic and cultural values they have discussed, and are asked what they think of the course. |
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There are 12 Lesson Plans associated with the Civics for Immigrants Curriculum. Each builds on the ones that came before, so presenting the lessons in order is very important.
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Objectives: To familiarize students with the course, contents, structure and expectations, to instill confidence in the students; to let them know that making mistakes is part of language learning; and to encourage them look for opportunities to hear and learn English. Advise them that they are going to take control of their own learning. |
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Objectives: To familiarize students with family structures in the US; introduce civics concepts (e.g., tolerance, diversity, respect and individual rights) within the family as well as the society. To introduce the idea that many forms of physical discipline are not acceptable in the U.S.; To discuss with students family and work-related issues; acknowledge that there can be family stresses related to adjusting to a new country. Emphasize to students that there are resources in the community available to help with various family and individual issues. |
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Objectives: To introduce students to fact that many immigrants groups have come to the U.S.; To introduce students to different phases involved in becoming comfortable in a new country. |
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Objectives: To learn about rental practices, laws against discrimination and landlord and tenant relationships; To learn about rental practices, laws against discrimination and landlord and tenant relationships |
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Objectives: To introduce students to the relationship of the 3 levels of government and regulatory oversight of private business; Learning about the importance of small businesses and community activism. Reading time, telling and asking time. |
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Objectives: Students learn that all children are required to stay in school regardless of immigration status. Education leads to choice and opportunities. Families can provide support to children at school; Students learn that families can help their children stay at school by being involved with the school & with their children’s activities. In the U.S. education is not just for children; it can be a life-long activity for everyone. |
