Title: Identify ways to be a responsible and engaged citizen in society.
Course: Family Relations (19259-18) > Section: Assuming Leadership Roles as a Responsible Citizen

Identification should include

- explaining the concept of citizenship
- appraising different types of communities
- evaluating responsibilities of citizenship
- exploring leadership through service in communities
- evaluating the character traits of a responsible and engaged citizen.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What is the concept of citizenship?
- What are the different types of communities?
- What factors determine the formation of a community?
- What criteria can be used to evaluate a community need?
- When might a community need take precedence over individual needs?
- How do citizens determine which organizations have the best interest of the community as their focus?

Communication

- How could a citizen resolve to make decisions that reflects others’ views have been considered and not their own personal bias?
- What communication skills could be used that display value and respect to those involved?
- What communication techniques can be used to help people disagree in a respectful manner?
- How can someone demonstrate that citizenship requires gathering information, making informed choices, and acting responsibly?
- What questions can an individual ask to determine which civic groups have appropriate agendas for the community?

Leadership

- How can leaders prioritize the needs of a community?
- How can altruistic behavior be demonstrated?
- What is the importance of being a servant leader when success is the goal?

Management

- What resources are helpful when encouraging others to volunteer for community service?
- What might encourage a person to feel vested in a community?
- What are effective methods of sharing information about community needs?
- How can others be motivated to join a community cause?
- What recognition methods could be in place to recognize citizens who demonstrate exemplary service?