Summary: Students learn about the personal experience of a refugee child named Ali, which prompts a discussion on significant adults in their lives, their role and the traits that make them important. Students are acquainted with the Convention on the Rights of the Child and discuss in groups the relevance and importance of specific rights for Ali’s life. They also use image theater to recreate the past experiences of Ali, and to brainstorm possible changes that could be introduced on the individual and societal level to help children like Ali in the future.
Main age group: 10-12
Time needed: 3 x 45-minute periods
Objectives:
- After learning, students will be able to recognize the context and challenges of living in refugee camps.
- After learning, students will be able to name a significant adult in their life and be able to better understand the role of the significant adult in their lives.
- After learning, students will be able to explain specific Children’s rights in regard to their status and status of other children.
- After learning students will be able to understand the importance of upholding Children’s rights relating to the example of children who are migrants or refugees.
- After learning, students will be able to imagine a different life outcome for refugee children in regard to ensuring their rights.
Materials needed: Copies of the story “If I Were a Police Officer” (one per student or group), or a projector to show it to the class, large printed posters or displays for each article of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, whiteboard or chalkboard for jotting down key points and student contributions.