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/threatenenedlearned 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:
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Dependable
Reliable
Loyal
Committed
Open-minded
Consistent
Honest
Efficient
Innovative
Creative
Humorous
Fun-loving
Adventurous
Motivated
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Positive
Optimistic
Inspiring
Passionate
Respectful
Athletic
Fit
Courageous
Educated
Respected
Loving
Nurturing