Activity 1: Drag and Drop
Match the terms on the left with their corresponding definitions or descriptions on the right by dragging and dropping the correct pairs. Consider the context of socially disadvantaged communities when making your matches.
Terms
Definitions or Descriptions
Civic engagement
Advocacy for fair distribution of resources, equal opportunities, and the elimination of discrimination.
Social Justice
The active participation of individuals in community activities, governance, and social change.
Community Organising
The ability of a community to withstand and recover from challenges and crises
Resilience
Bringing people together to identify common issues, strategize solutions, and collectively advocate for change
Correct Matches:
- Civic Engagement: The active participation of individuals in community activities, governance, and social change.
- Social Justice: Advocacy for fair distribution of resources, equal opportunities, and the elimination of discrimination.
- Community Organising: Bringing people together to identify common issues, strategize solutions, and collectively advocate for change.
- Resilience: The ability of a community to withstand and recover from challenges and crises.
Activity 2: Fill in the blanks
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate terms or phrases based on your understanding of the provided content. Consider the context of socially disadvantaged communities when completing the exercise.
1. Civic engagement involves the ___________ participation of individuals in their communities, contributing to the betterment of society.
2. In socially disadvantaged neighbourhoods, ___________ plays a vital role in bringing people together to address common issues.
3. ___________ is a form of civic engagement where individuals contribute their time and skills to support community initiatives.
4. Civic engagement often aligns with principles of ___________, advocating for the rights of marginalised groups and addressing systemic inequalities.
5. Fostering a sense of community identity and pride, ___________ activities contribute to civic engagement in socially disadvantaged neighbourhoods.
6. The use of online platforms and social media for raising awareness and mobilising communities is known as ___________.
7. Civic engagement in education involves parents, teachers, and community members working together to improve ___________.
8. ___________ can be a powerful tool in socially disadvantaged neighbourhoods to amplify voices and mobilise resources.
9. Civic engagement is a key driver of ___________ development, as individuals actively participate in the improvement of their neighbourhoods.
10. ___________ is crucial for residents in socially disadvantaged neighbourhoods, providing them with a platform to voice their concerns and contribute to decision-making processes.
Answers:
- active
- community organising
- volunteering
- social justice
- cultural and arts
- digital activism
- educational opportunities
- Social entrepreneurship
- sustainable community
- Empowerment
Activity 3: Multiple choice (single answer)
How do cultural and arts activities contribute to civic engagement in socially disadvantaged neighbourhoods?
a) by increasing political disengagement
b) by fostering social isolation
c) by enhancing community identity and pride
d) by promoting economic disparities
Answer: c
Activity 4: True/False
Civic engagement involves passive observation rather than active participation.
a) true
b) false
Answer: b