Ideas for PSHE Lessons Under the Theme of DIVERSITY

Ideas for PSHE lessons under the theme of DIVERSITY

1. How are people similar/different? – how is this a positive thing?

(=gender, age, (dis)ability, ethnicity, sexuality, culture, faith)

Iceberg activity

2. Belonging – which groups am I part of ? How am I similar/different to people in my groups ? Why is this?

“All Black people are…” activity

3. Core values and beliefs

(What are my core values and beliefs? How do I express them? What influences them?

4. Different viewpoints and perspectives

How can peoples’ CV and B clash?)

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5. Racial/ethnic/cultural diversity – famous Britons

(achievement-strength-worth = universal qualities)

6. What is British culture?

7. Discrimination and prejudice – what are they? Why do they exist? Why are they wrong? How to challenge them.

Why people are racist – ignorance/fear of unfamiliar/threatenened-learned beliefs from others)

8. Racism and the law – what is and isn’t racist?

Card sort – racist or not?

Definitions of racism

Sticks and stones video

9. Extreme racism – Stephen Lawrence/Holocaust/Johnny Delaney

Stephen

10. Homophobia

11. It’s great to learn about people different to me and we can learn from each other

(respect and empathy)

Core values Core values are the fundamental beliefs of a person or organization. The core values are the guiding principles that dictate behaviour and action. Core values can help people to know what is right from wrong

If you’re having trouble getting started, I’ve provided a list of values that you might consider. The list isn’t exhaustive; there are literally hundreds of values you could have.

Adventure
Balance
Confidence
Control
Creativity
Discipline
Education
Faith
Family
Financial Security
Friends
Freedom
Fulfillment
Forgiveness
Fun
God
Growth
Happiness
Health
Hope
Honesty
Humor
Independence
Integrity
Kindness
Knowledge
Marriage
Peace of mind
Power
Progress
Reason
Security
Self-reliance
Service
Spirituality
Strength
Success
Truth
Wisdom

Here are some examples of core values from which you may wish to choose:

· Dependable

· Reliable

· Loyal

· Committed

· Open-minded

· Consistent

· Honest

· Efficient

· Innovative

· Creative

· Humorous

· Fun-loving

· Adventurous

· Motivated

· Positive

· Optimistic

· Inspiring

· Passionate

· Respectful

· Athletic

· Fit

· Courageous

· Educated

· Respected

· Loving

· Nurturing