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Module 14: History and Government

Democracy, rights, and elections.

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SECTION: HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT

MODULE: 14

Part A: Units

1. Democracy and human rights

a. Meaning of democracy

b. Principles of democracy

c. Human rights

d. Role of citizens

2. Electoral process

a. Meaning of elections

b. Electoral systems

c. Importance of elections

d. Challenges in elections

Part B: Project

Explore democracy, rights, and elections in Kenya.

Project Title: Democracy and Elections Case Study

Objective: Summarize democratic principles and electoral processes.

Project Instructions:

  1. 1. Define democracy and list three principles.
  2. 2. Identify five human rights and explain one.
  3. 3. Describe the role of citizens in a democracy.
  4. 4. Explain one electoral system and its importance.
  5. 5. Identify two challenges in elections.
  6. 6. Consult your coach where necessary.

Evidence to Submit:

  • • Democracy and rights notes.
  • • Electoral system summary.
  • • Challenges list.

Submission

Accepted: PDF, JPG, PNG, DOC, DOCX (max 8MB).

Part C: Training Others

Guide a peer on democracy and elections.

Guidance:

  • • Explain democracy principles and human rights.
  • • Discuss the role of citizens in elections.
  • • Review electoral systems and challenges.

Reflection:

  • • What did the learner understand well?
  • • What needed more explanation?
  • • What support do you need from your coach?

Submission

Accepted: PDF, JPG, PNG, DOC, DOCX (max 8MB).

Part D: Assessment

Competency Levels:

1 = Expectations not met

2 = Partially met

3 = Satisfactorily met

4 = Excellently met

Coach assessment: Learner completes the self-assessment using the 1-4 scale. The coach prepares a short quiz or conversation (outside the system if needed) and assigns the coach score.

Self-assessment:

  • • Democracy principles and rights:
  • • Role of citizens:
  • • Electoral systems and challenges:

Coach assessment:

  • • Democracy principles and rights:
  • • Role of citizens:
  • • Electoral systems and challenges:

Submission

Accepted: PDF, JPG, PNG, DOC, DOCX (max 8MB).

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