Some PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education) lessons were
dedicated to promote diversity and understand fully the meaning of this
word. The activities prepared by Ms. Ben, for the
students of Grade 9 gave them the opportunity to become aware that we are all
different, each having a unique personality. The activities ranged from
watching videos, power point
presentations to hands on activities such as the Chain of Diversity where
students were asked to write their name on a piece of paper and pass it on the
next student who in turn was asked to write two positive comments about the
person whose name appears on the paper.
At the end of the
activity, I collected the papers and together with the students we linked them
to make a paper chain, which represents that we are all diverse yet united. It
is also a promise made to oneself and their peers to respect and tolerate each
other’s differences with respect.
The above photos
clearly demonstrate the students’ work and effort to promote diversity. In this
activity shown above, the PSHE students were divided into two groups and they
were asked to create an advertisement for a magazine promoting examples of diversity.
Once the chart was done each group made a brief presentation of their work
whilst the audience discussed the chart and its content. Prior to preparing the
charts, the students chose a quote or slogan to inspire them and home in the
message on the importance of embracing diversity and the fact that each one of
us deserves to be accepted, respected and loved.
Well done Ms. Ben and students for such creative and meaningful work!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting!
DeleteI love the idea of a "paper chain of diversity" !
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of a "paper chain of diversity",too!Well done!
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