Diversity in Britain

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 consider how diversity enriches a society.

Students use their imagination to envisage a society without cultural and ethnic diversity.

Introduction

The class will be learning about the ways in which diversity has influenced British culture and society, and what binds us together.

Firstly, ask the students to think of things that different nationalities and groups have brought to the UK – food, music, celebrations, language etc. Write examples on the board. Explain that this is diversity; write that on the board as well.