1. © PMB 2007 Personal Development and Mutual Understanding Unit 1 Rationale and Overview

2. © PMB 2007 Learning Intentions To understand the place and rationale for Personal Development and Mutual Understanding (PD&MU) in the Revised Curriculum To consider the challenges facing children To consider how we can use PD&MU to prepare children for these challenges

3. © PMB 2007 How Is PD&MU Structured? Strand 1 Personal Understanding and Health Strand 2 Mutual Understanding in the Local and Wider Community Themes self-awareness feelings and emotions learning to learn health and safety relationships responsibilities approaches to conflict similarities and differences community involvement

4. © PMB 2007 Supports the Revised Curriculums aim: to empower young people to achieve their potential and to make informed and responsible choices and decisions throughout their lives. Supports the Revised Curriculums objectives: to develop the young person as an individual; to develop the young person as a contributor to society; and to develop the young person as a contributor to the economy and environment. PD&MU and The Big Picture

5. © PMB 2007 Young Persons Plea: How is what I am learning at school today going to be helpful to me now or in the future? Young people want to study issues that are: relevant; allow time for self; use active approaches; and encourage questioning in a safe environment. Why Introduce PD&MU?

6. © PMB 2007 Societys Challenge In todays society young people face increasing: personal dilemmas; social dilemmas; moral dilemmas; teenage pregnancies; alcohol abuse; and drug abuse. Why Introduce PD&MU?

7. © PMB 2007 Societys Challenge cont. We need to prepare our young people for adult life in a challenging society. Young people must: meet the responsibilities of parenting with changing family patterns; sustain independent living; accept and respond constructively to learning as a lifelong process; Why Introduce PD&MU?

8. © PMB 2007 Societys Challenge cont. accept and respond constructively to learning as a lifelong process; sustain independent living; and meet the challenges and opportunities that cultural diversity and inclusion represent. Why Introduce PD&MU?

9. © PMB 2007 Employers Challenge Employers are concerned with young peoples knowledge and: how they interact with others; how they acquire and manage information; and how they apply knowledge to solve problems and manage situations. Why Introduce PD&MU?

10. © PMB 2007 Employers Challenge Ability to manage information Thinking, problem-solving, decision-making skills Flexibility Resourcefulness Why Introduce PD&MU? Self-management Communication skills Ability to work as part of a team Willingness to learn new skills Tolerance of change

11. © PMB 2007 Activity 1 How the Revised Curriculum Develops Young People

12. © PMB 2007 The Northern Ireland Curriculum aims to empower young people to achieve their potential and to make informed and responsible decisions throughout their lives. In groups, discuss what do children need to develop as: an individual (Group 1); a contributor to society (Group 2); and a contributor to the economy and environment (Group 3).

13. © PMB 2007 Personal understanding Mutual understanding Personal health Moral character Spiritual awareness Citizenship Cultural understanding Media awareness Ethical awareness Employability Economic awareness Education for sustainable development Key Elements To develop the young person as an individual To develop the young person as a contributor to society To develop the young person as a contributor to the economy & environment Curriculum Objectives

14. © PMB 2007 Activity 2 The Challenges and Issues Facing Young People Today

15. © PMB 2007 Activity 3 How Our School Can Equip Our Children for the Issues and Challenges Facing Them

16. © PMB 2007 Skills & CapabilitiesKnowledge & Understanding Attitudes & Dispositions

17. © PMB 2007 Our Challenge Make a meaningful connection with young people Help young people improve academic performance Help children at our school make informed choices Deter young people from engaging in risky behaviours including the use of alcohol and illegal drugs, early sexual activity and violence Summary

18. © PMB 2007 Our Challenge cont. Help our pupils to develop as individuals and members of society Provide our pupils with the adaptability, knowledge, understanding and skills to cope with life and work in the 21 st century Help young people recognise the importance of equality, tolerance and human rights in their society Play an active role in building a stronger, more stable society in Northern Ireland. Summary