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Teaching Citizenship Through Traditional Tales
Authors: Judith Hill
Synopsis: In real life, choices between
right and wrong are often not a simple matter. Children need to learn
how to make balanced judgement based on consideration of all the facts.
Often the safest environment in which to look in-depth at such issues is
a fictional one. And one of the most appropriate genres of fiction for
this age group is traditional tales. Working within the context of
traditional tales enables children to express their own opinions and
explore their true beliefs in a fun, safe and make-believe context. This
book provides thought-provoking letters relating to a number of
well-known traditional tales and around which discussion and writing can
be focused. Through using the letters children are encouraged to
explore: * concepts of fairness * the nature of right and wrong * the
process of making moral judgements and decisions * human nature,
motivation and relationships * value, power and uses of money * the ways
in which different situations can be interpreted and how their own views
are informed by their own experiences.
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