Substrand: "9.4 Civil Society and Trade Unions" (8 periods)

This sub strand looks at the importance of Civil Society and Trade Unions in relation to the operation of the National Government.

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

9.4.1 know the different civil society groups and trade unions in Solomon Islands (k)

9.4.1.1 name some local civil society groups in Solomon Islands and their links with international organizations (Youth, Association, clubs, groups, NGOs, women groups, churches)
9.4.1.2 list the different Trade Union groups in Solomon Islands
9.4.1.3 identify the kinds of people who are members of civil society and trade union groups

9.4.2 understand the roles of civil society and Trade Unions (u)

9.4.2.1 explain the roles and functions of civil society, trade union groups and their relationships with the government
9.4.2.2 explain the advantages and disadvantages of having civil society and trade union groups in the country
9.4.2.3 explain how you can become an active member of civil society
9.4.2.4 examine a case study of how a civil society or trade union group keeps “checks and balances” on the government
9.4.2.5 define the terms Civil Society, Non Government Organizations and Trade Unions

9.4.3 act out a role play of a civil society group opposing a Government decision or bill in parliament (s)

9.4.3.1 participate in a role play showing how a civil society group and supporting public take part in a public march to present their opposition in a speech by it’s leader to the Prime minister over a government controversial decision or bill in parliament

9.4.4 have formed opinions about the work of civil society and Trade unions in Solomon Islands (a)

9.4.4.1 discuss and justify whether we should have civil society and trade union groups in Solomon Islands