Civic Social Political Education (CSPE)
CSPE is a core pillar of the Junior Cycle Wellbeing Programme in Gort Community School. CSPE supports our students to develop all six indicators of wellbeing. It enables students to grow in awareness in how their wellbeing is connected to the wellbeing of others, locally and globally.
The six indicators of wellbeing – Active, Responsible, Connected, Resilient, Respected and Aware – describe what is important for young people and their wellbeing.
CSPE focuses on supporting students in becoming Active Citizens through their learning in the three strands: Rights and responsibilities, Global citizenship, and Exploring democracy. Collaborative and active learning and the development of skills in citizenship, research, reflection and action are integrated across each of these three strands. Students are encouraged to think critically, engage in meaningful discussions, and develop a deep understanding of their roles and responsibilities as citizens. Through a diverse range of topics, CSPE fosters a sense of social awareness and promotes values such as justice, equality, and democracy. There is no final examination in CSPE. Students will complete a Classroom Based Assessment (CBA) in second year. This Classroom Based Assessment (CBA) will be based on an action research project and all students will complete a Citizenship Action Record as part of this Assessment.