The open lesson titled 鈥淟aw and Me: Knowing My Rights Means Protecting Myself鈥�
Prepared by: Zhaldybay Nurtore Zhanbyrbayuly
Supervisor: Nazarbayev Dauren Adilkhanuly
The open lesson titled “Law and Me: Knowing My Rights Means Protecting Myself” was conducted to improve students’ legal awareness. The main objective was to familiarize students with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the articles of the Constitution, and their fundamental rights and freedoms in accordance with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
During the lesson, students explored questions such as: What is law? What does it mean to be a citizen? What are the legal ways of self-protection? The relevance of the lesson is due to the increasing cases of cyberbullying, school violence, and discrimination among young people, and the need to teach students how to act appropriately in such situations.
The teacher explained the concepts of law, legislation, and citizenship, and briefly presented the history of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Students worked in groups to define the concepts of “law,” “freedom,” and “responsibility.”
The main provisions of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) were discussed, including the right to education, healthcare, family life, protection from violence, rest and play, and freedom of expression. Students completed an interactive task by identifying 8 key rights through images.
The lesson also covered national legislation: Articles 12, 14, 27, and 30 of the Constitution; the Law “On the Rights of the Child” (2002); and the Law “On Education” (2007). Students analyzed how these laws are applied in real life.
Practical situations were analyzed. Three cases (teacher discrimination, school bullying, and cyberbullying) were discussed in a role-playing format. Students answered the question “What would I do?” and jointly identified appropriate actions.
Under the topic “How do I protect myself?”, a 4-step plan was introduced: know, speak up, document, report. Important contact numbers were also presented: 102 — police, 103 — ambulance, 150 — child helpline, 111 — social services.
The open lesson was conducted at a high level. Students actively participated and freely expressed their opinions. The lesson contributed to improving legal awareness, developing self-protection skills, and fostering respect for the rights of others. It became an important part of civic education.
