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Ks4 Unit 1

Decent Essays

Unit 1
Q 1.1 – 1.2

Appendix 3

Practice into Theory

Whilst facilitating an enrichment project for KS4 learners, it was my pleasure to work in collaboration with a ex-pupil of mine (who had left the school two years previous.) in order to explore the issue of homosexuality, homophobia and briefly touch on stereotypical views in society.

Presenting learners with a relevant social issue allowed learners to develop a sense of open-mindedness, as well as empathy and sympathy for those facing homophobia.

This was a cross-curricular project, which linked into subjects such as PHSE, Sociology, IT, History, Media studies and English.

• Before we began, I explained to learners that I was introducing them to a sensitive topic and that it was necessary to be respectful and use appropriate language when giving an opinion. Previous to that, parents had been given letters informing them of the project contents and asking their permission for their child to be part of …show more content…

What emotion was felt after seeing the images? What sort of person may write that type of thing?
• Another short discussion was held after seeing another 5 images. The learners had to choose who they thought may engage in homophobic behaviour. They then was asked to choose who they felt was a homosexual. On both occasions learners were in correct.
• The floor was then opened up to my ex-pupil who told her story to the group.
• A short documentary was shown about the murder of Matthew Stewart.
• After that the group split into 6 groups and we performed 3 of Edward De Bono’s thinking hats. (As this was the first session in a 3 part project I wanted to see if there were any contrasting ideas and opinions. These initial views etc. would be reviewed at different stages of the project once further in-depth research hand been undertaken.)
• Learners were then given the opportunity to either write a diary, perform a short role-play

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