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Cross-curricular Approaches. Christopher P Bartlett Peer Group Presentation University of Bristol. The Political Spectrum. First, decide on your roles: Team Leader - responsible for overall workings of the team Writer - writes down information for the team
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Cross-curricular Approaches • Christopher P Bartlett • Peer Group Presentation • University of Bristol
The Political Spectrum • First, decide on your roles: • Team Leader - responsible for overall workings of the team • Writer - writes down information for the team • Reporters - give feedback to the class
The Political Spectrum • Where on the spectrum? • Decide in your group where your card should go - if there is disagreement, team leaders should make the final decision • One of the reporters should place the card on the spectrum
Today’s Poll • Rate the HONESTY and ETHICAL STANDARDS of people in the following fields (1 = very low to 5 = very high)
Today’s Poll • Firemen • Medical Doctors • University Professors • Clergy • Policemen • City Councillors • Accountants • Journalists • MPs • Business Executives • Mechanics • Lawyers
Today’s Poll • Do you think government officials should be held to a higher ethical standard than members of the business community? • 1 - Higher Standard • 2 - Lower Standard • 3 - Same Standard
Today’s Poll • Why do people enter politics? • 1 - To serve the public • 2 - For personal gain • 3 - Both
Today’s Poll • Of the following qualities that an elected official may possess, rate each on a scale of 1 (not at all important) to 10 (very important) • Integrity • Intelligence • Strong work ethic • Compassion
Today’s Poll • Now compare your answers with the other members of your team
Other Ideas for Politics • Constituencies • Debates on Issues • Current Affairs Discussions