WHY STUDY CSPE? 1 REFLECT ON YOUR LEARNING UNDERSTAND
1. What does CSPE stand for? 2. What do we mean when we talk about ‘civic duty’? 3. What is your understanding of the word ‘society’? 4. What is the difference between a civic obligation and a civic responsibility? 5. Give an example of a) a civic obligation and b) a civic responsibility. 6. Do you think studying CSPE might help you prepare to be a better citizen? Why?
DISCUSS
Have a short discussion (5–10 minutes) in pairs or groups on whether voting should be a compulsory civic obligation for Irish citizens.
Listen to each other carefully and note down any good points that you had not considered.
Report back to your teacher and the class on what you discussed and whether you mostly agreed or disagreed, stating why.
RESPONSE JOURNAL
REFLECT Visit page 4 of your Response Journal to complete your end-of-topic reflection and see how your knowledge has developed.
