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Learning for Life & WorkQ&A by dot point
A short Q&A bank for every Northern Ireland Learning for Life & Work syllabus dot point. Each question and answer is drawn directly from our worked dot-point page, so you can scan key concepts before opening the long-form answer.
Unit 1: Local and Global Citizenship
- Active participation in a democratic society: the ways citizens can take part and influence decisions, from voting to pressure groups and non-governmental organisations.4Q&A pairs
- Democratic institutions and government: how decisions are made at local, devolved, national and international levels, and the institutions that govern a democratic society.3Q&A pairs
- Diversity and inclusion: the groups that make up a diverse society, the factors that create diversity, and what inclusion means in practice.3Q&A pairs
- Global issues and interdependence: how the world is connected, the key global issues such as poverty, conflict and the environment, and the role of international organisations and NGOs in tackling them.3Q&A pairs
- Human rights and social responsibility: what human rights are, the key declarations and laws that protect them, and how rights are balanced by responsibilities to others.3Q&A pairs
- Prejudice, discrimination and promoting equality: the difference between prejudice and discrimination, their causes and effects including sectarianism and racism, and ways to promote equality and good relations.3Q&A pairs
Unit 2: Personal Development
- Emotional health and wellbeing: what emotional and mental health are, the things that affect them such as stress and life events, and the strategies and sources of support that help.3Q&A pairs
- Healthy lifestyle choices: the parts of a healthy lifestyle including diet and exercise, the risks of harmful choices such as smoking, alcohol and drugs, and how to make informed decisions.3Q&A pairs
- Managing relationships: the types and qualities of healthy relationships, the skills that maintain them, and how to handle conflict and relationship breakdown.3Q&A pairs
- Personal finance and financial capability: budgeting, the difference between saving and borrowing, the main financial products, and consumer rights.3Q&A pairs
- Responsible parenting and family: the responsibilities of parents, the needs of children, the different forms families take, and the support available to families.3Q&A pairs
- Self-concept and self-esteem: what self-concept and self-esteem are, the factors that shape them, and how a positive self-concept can be developed.4Q&A pairs
Unit 3: Employability
- Recruitment and selection: how employers advertise and choose staff, the documents used to apply for a job, and how to prepare for an interview.4Q&A pairs
- Rights and responsibilities at work: the rights and duties of employees and employers, the role of the contract of employment, health and safety, equality law, and trade unions.3Q&A pairs
- Self-employment and enterprise: what self-employment and entrepreneurship are, the qualities of an entrepreneur, the steps and planning a new business needs, and the risks and rewards involved.3Q&A pairs
- Sources of careers support and lifelong learning: the people and services that help with career decisions, the progression routes after school, and the value of transferable skills and lifelong learning.3Q&A pairs
- The controlled assessment investigation: what Unit 4 is, how it is weighted and structured, and how to plan, research, analyse and conclude a strong investigation.3Q&A pairs
- The local and global business environment: the sectors of employment, what globalisation means, and how changes in the business environment affect jobs and the skills employers want.3Q&A pairs