Exploring Welfare State Models Around the World

Exploring Welfare State Models Around the World

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you should be able to compare different welfare state models using examples from around the world.

Introduce the learning objective and explain its importance.

What do you already know about welfare state models?

What is a Welfare State?

A welfare state is a government that provides for the basic needs of its citizens, such as healthcare, education, and social services.

Define the concept of a welfare state and provide some examples.

Types of Welfare States

There are several types of welfare states, including liberal, conservative, and social democratic.

Explain the different types of welfare states and provide examples.

Liberal Welfare State

In a liberal welfare state, the government provides a minimal level of social services and allows the private sector to provide for the rest.

Describe the characteristics of a liberal welfare state and give examples of countries that follow this model.

Conservative Welfare State

In a conservative welfare state, the government provides a moderate level of social services and emphasizes traditional family values.

Describe the characteristics of a conservative welfare state and give examples of countries that follow this model.

Social Democratic Welfare State

In a social democratic welfare state, the government provides a high level of social services and emphasizes social equality.

Describe the characteristics of a social democratic welfare state and give examples of countries that follow this model.

Examples of Welfare States

Examples of welfare states include the United States, Sweden, and Japan.

Provide examples of countries that follow different welfare state models.

Pros and Cons

Each welfare state model has its pros and cons, and it's important to consider them when comparing different models.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each welfare state model.

Comparing Welfare State Models

When comparing different welfare state models, it's important to consider factors such as healthcare, education, and social services.

Provide guidance on how to compare different welfare state models.

Conclusion

In conclusion, understanding different welfare state models is important for understanding how governments provide for their citizens.

Summarize the main points of the lesson and emphasize the importance of understanding different welfare state models.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.