Welcome to Government and Politics

To think critically about the world around us and recognising our role in society through:

• Understanding our political system
• Analysing different perspectives to develop critical solutions
• Acquiring the tools to engage with, and better our communities through democratic systems

In politics we utilise Ark’s pedagogical approach which ensures extensive in-class discussions and debate, extended writing and oracy development, frequent checks for understanding, clear modelling, and opportunities for practices.

Within the course, students:

• Participate in teacher led, self-guided and collaborative study to ensure students have an exceptional grasp of the history of democracy in the UK and the USA
• Engage critically with domestic and international current affairs and political issues, enabling students to understand political discourse and contemporary events
• Analyse traditional and social media to identify communication methods
• Practice and develop sound essay writing skills through modelling and deliberate practices and feedback.
• Undertake systematic guided revision.

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