Making the world a more inclusive place
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe what inclusion looks like and explain how we can make the world a more inclusive place.
Key learning points
- Every individual is unique, and these differences contribute to a richer, more vibrant community.
- Everyone should feel respected, valued and have the same opportunities as others, regardless of their background.
- Exclusion can have a negative impact on a person, for instance, poor mental health.
- The British values help to promote a more inclusive society.
Keywords
Opportunity - a time or situation that makes it possible to do something
Inclusion - actively making sure everyone belongs, can participate fully and is treated fairly, no matter their differences or backgrounds
British values - ideas about what’s important in Britain that should guide how people behave, like democracy, fairness and respecting different beliefs
Common misconception
Inclusion means everyone is treated exactly the same.
True inclusion means giving everyone equal opportunities. Sometimes this means treating people differently to meet their individual needs.
Teacher tip
Make sure you are familiar with your setting's safeguarding and disclosure procedures before teaching this lesson.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to their correct definitions.
Q2.How many protected characteristics are there in the Equality Act 2010?
Q3.Which of these is an example of treating someone differently based on their background?
Q4.Why is it important that everyone feels respected and valued in a community?
Q5.Which statement about differences in communities is most accurate?
Q6.Prejudice involves preconceived opinions, and is based on reason or experience.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to their correct definitions.
Q2.Which British value promotes inclusion by giving everyone a voice so that different people's needs are considered?
Q3.A cinema offers subtitled screenings for deaf audiences and audio-described screenings for blind audiences. Is this fair?
Q4.Which of these are negative impacts that social exclusion can have on a person?
Q5.Match each British value with how it promotes inclusion.
Q6.Every individual is , and these differences contribute to a richer, more vibrant community.
To help you plan your 8 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Making the world a more inclusive place, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 8 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Making the world a more inclusive place, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom. Plus, you can set it as homework or revision for pupils and keep their learning on track by sharing an online pupil version of this lesson.
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