CLPL | Resources | Senior Phase | Support
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RMPS in the News: The World Cup – Unity, Identity; Ethics
As the FIFA World Cup captures global attention, millions of people come together to watch, celebrate and support their teams. Streets, homes and classrooms are filled with conversation, excitement and, at times, tension. While it is often seen as just a sporting event, the World Cup offers something more. It is a global moment where…
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RMPS in the News: Classroom Example – Dignity, Choice & Difficult Decisions
This week the Scottish Parliament voted against the proposed Assisted Dying Bill, once again bringing the issue of end-of-life choice into discussion. The Bill aimed to allow certain individuals with terminal illness to seek medical assistance to end their lives, under strict conditions. While the outcome is political, the questions it raises are deeply personal….
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RMPS in the News: Classroom Example – Iran, Retaliation & Moral Responsibility
This RMPS in the News focuses on the recent events regarding the Israel-Iran conflict. Recent reports of Iranian missile and drone attacks, alongside retaliatory airstrikes in the region, have once again brought the reality of conflict into the global spotlight. News coverage focuses on military strategy and political consequences, but behind every headline are ordinary…
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BGE | CLPL | Resources | Senior Phase | Support
Free RME CLPL – James Burt -Thinking Hard: From Incels to Ideology – Tuesday 2nd March
Two years before the release of ‘Adolescence’, and around the time we started hearing about someone called Andrew Tate, our department planned a series of BGE lessons with the aim of helping our pupils to become better thinkers. We wanted our pupils to see that, in an increasingly polarised world, settling for easy answers is often a mistake. Two years later, this unit is receiving top feedback from S4 pupils and even increasing our SQA course uptake. This session will look at the process of planning the unit, its content, and will share details of how to access the lessons and documentary clips used.
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BGE | Resources | Senior Phase
RMPS in the News: Classroom Example – ICE Operations, Community Impact & Ethical Questions
This RMPS in the News focuses on the recent events regarding immigration enforcement actions carried out by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) in the USA. These events – including raids, detentions and reports of violence – have sparked strong reactions both within affected countries but also across the wider public. While many headlines are political,…
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RMPS in the News: Classroom Example – Bondi Beach Hanukkah Shooting
This RMPS in the News example focuses on the recent shooting targeting a Jewish community during Hanukkah in Australia. Classes can use this to explore issues of religious prejudice, freedom of belief, and moral responsibility. While the event itself was distressing, it has provided an opportunity to address antisemitism, challenge misinformation, and reinforce RMPS values of…
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RMPS in the News: Classroom Example – The Scottish Euthanasia Debate
This is a follow-up post to show a practical way that I have used RMPS in the News to boost engagement and relevance in my classroom. The recent discussions around assisted dying legislation in Scotland offered an ideal opportunity to link real-world issues with RMPS. Why does this issue matter? How did I use it…
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Speed Meet – An Invitation to the Ethics Cup (Wednesday 20th August 3.45pm-4.15pm)
Following his successful workshop at the Festival of Learning, Michael Cholibi will be sharing more about the Ethics Cup. This Speed Meet will introduce Teachers to the Ethics Cup, a team-based oral presentation competition for high school students in which they investigate contemporary ethical controversies. Joining details for this session will be sent out on…
