Progression in Personal Development and Mutual Understanding

Theme 8:Similarities and DifferencesKey Stage TwoStrand One: Mutual Understanding in theLocal and Wider CommunityLearningIntentionsWe are learning to:Sample Learning ActivitiesThinking Skills andPersonal CapabilitiesSuggested ResourcesUnderstand thatdifferences andsimilarities betweenpeople arise from anumber of factorsincluding cultural,ethnic, racial andreligious diversity,gender and disability.Investigate the meaning of racism, sectarianism, sexism, ageism or classismand how they are linked to beliefs.Use a range of strategies to develop pupils’ understanding about beliefs e.g.Spectrum Debate or Sectarian-o-meter to explore if actions are sectarian ornot.Through a story or text examine prejudice and discrimination e.g. The Boy in theStriped Pyjamas.Read a case study on an individual or group who have challenged racism orsectarianism e.g. Ghandi, Mandela, the Peace People.Working with OthersBecome more independent insocial and interpersonal skills.Be willing to help others with theirlearning.Self-ManagementSeek help from a variety ofsources.The Boy in the Striped PyjamasJohn Boyne.22