An education resource to introduce young learners aged 3-6 to the concepts of hunger and poverty with a focus on Rwanda. A list of activities and a photopack are included to help young students value diversity and encourage empathy.
Author: Trócaire
Year: 2010
Languages: English
Typology of education resource : Educational tool kit
GCE Issues: Social & economic justice
Author: Trócaire
Specific sub-thematic area(s): Poverty, food, hunger
Key word(s):
Tags:
food , hunger , poverty , Rwanda
School subject(s)/field(s) of studies in which the educational resource can be used: Aistear (early years), English, Science, Geography, SPHE, Art
Activity’ objectives:
To understand that we all have basic needs such as food.
To encourage empathy for Domitille, a child from Rwanda.
To work co-operatively and to develop speaking and listening skills.
To explore issues of equality.
To celebrate, respect and value diversity
Pupils’ learning competences (SUBJECT- specific) addressed: Aistear (Early years programme) - well being, communicating, identity and belonging, exploring and thinking English - Oral Language Science - The senses (Myself) Geography - Human Environments: people and places in other areas; Living in the local community SPHE - Myself, Myself and Others, Myself and the Wider world Art - Construction; Drawing Music - Listening and responding to Music
Pupils’ learning competences (CGE) addressed: Active learning Cooperative/ collaborative learning Questioning Critical thinking
Methodology: Cooperative-learning, Simulation method, Learning to live together
Age range: 3-6
Link to website: http://www.trocaire.org/sites/trocaire/files/resources/edu/food-hunger-rwanda-early-years.pdf.pdf
Relevant notes :
Photopack available here: http://www.trocaire.org/sites/trocaire/files/resources/edu/food-hunger-rwanda-early-years-photo-pack.pdf