It is one of a series of guides published by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).
The GTCS says that a rights-based approach to education promotes improved relationships, ethos and attainment and achievement.
It comes as legislation incorporating the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) makes its way through the Scottish Parliament before being fully incorporated into Scots law. This will place a legal duty on all public bodies to promote and uphold children’s rights.
Ken Muir, chief executive and registrar at GTCS, said: “In support of the UNCRC, this guide provides the opportunity for teachers to reflect on their actions and consider any professional learning needs in relation to strengthening a children’s rights-based approach and effective learner participation in the classroom.”
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