Understanding the Issue of Child Labour

Understanding the Issue of Child Labour

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to identify the main causes and effects of child labour. At the end of the lesson, you will understand the impact of child labour on children's health, education, and development. At the end of the lesson, you will be able to discuss the measures that can be taken to combat child labour.

What do you already know about child labour?

Prevalence of Child Labour Globally

Over 150 million children worldwide are affected by child labour. Children often work in hazardous conditions.

Causes of Child Labour

The primary cause of child labour is poverty, leading families to prioritize immediate income over education for their children.

Negative Consequences of Child Labour

Child labour results in physical and mental health issues, as well as hindering educational development.

Solutions to Address Child Labour

Raising awareness, supporting families, and enforcing laws are crucial steps to combat child labour.

Child Labour

The employment of children in any work that deprives them of their childhood, interferes with their ability to attend regular school, and is mentally, physically, socially, or morally harmful.

Poverty

A state or condition in which a person or community lacks the financial resources and essentials for a minimum standard of living.

Hazardous Conditions

Work environments that pose significant risks to workers' safety or health due to dangerous machinery, extreme temperatures, or toxic substances.

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.