November 12th, 2013 | RESEARCH
Childrenâs issues have become a greater priority on political agendas since the UN General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Each government has agreed to ensure that all those working with and for children understand their duties in relation to upholding childrenâs rights including the obligation to involve children in decisions that affect them (Article 12). Respecting childrenâs views is not just a model of good pedagogical practice, but a legally binding obligation. However, there is a limited awareness of Article 12, and how to actualise it. While many people speak about the âvoice of the childâ or âstudent voiceâ, these concepts do not capture the full extent of the provision. Lundy (2007) developed a model, which helps duty bearers involve children meaningfully in decision-making. According to this model four separate factors require consideration: Space, Voice, Audience, and Influence. In this paper, we provide an overview of these four factors and a summary of the main implications of the model.
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Laura Lundy, Author, Queen's UniversityElizabeth Belfast, Author, Queen's University
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Identifier Type: ISSN
Identifier: 1824-2049
Publication: Journal of Science Communication
Volume: 12
Number: 3
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Audience: Elementary School Children (6-10) | Middle School Children (11-13) | Museum | ISE Professionals | Pre-K Children (0-5) | Scientists | Youth | Teen (up to 17)
Discipline: General STEM | Health and medicine | History | policy | law
Resource Type: Mass Media Article | Reference Materials
Environment Type: Exhibitions | Informal | Formal Connections | Media and Technology | Public Programs