Different people

Students gain an understanding of what makes people different to each other.

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TRU_FT_Diversity_2_Final.pdf

TRU_FT_Diversity_2_RJ1.ppt

Relevant SEAL outcomes

Social skills –

Belonging to groups – 43. I can work and learn well in groups, taking on different roles, cooperating with others to achieve a joint outcome

Empathy – 33. I can see the world from other people’s point of view...

Empathy – 35. I can show respect for people from diverse cultures and backgrounds…

Topic Aims

From the key stage 3 PSHE: Personal Well-being programme of study:

1.5 Diversity a. appreciating that, in our communities, there are similarities as well as differences between people of different race, religion, culture, ability or disability, gender, age or sexual orientation.

Learning Outcomes

Students gain an understanding of what makes people different to each other, and what makes them similar to each other.

Introduction

Ask the students to work in pairs.

Each of them has to write a list of what makes them different to each other. Obvious things could include gender, hair, eye or skin colour and height.

Encourage them to think about differences that aren’t simply physical. What about differences in personality?