Facilitated by KEYS Academy and Respect Facilitated by KEYS Academy and Options High School with the ARISE Foundation

Your Presenter… A member of the faculty of KEYS Academy and Options High School Internationally Certified in Life Skills through the ARISE Foundation

Frame We will identify the definition of respect and apply its definition to different scenarios. EQ: In what ways is respect connected to identity? I will develop respectful attributes for people base on only their image.

Rules for Training Participation is crucial No wrong/stupid answers Respect one another No talking while others talk, No rude comments or noises Wait until you’re called upon

Why we’re here… Because we have to be To learn some skills that will carry over into adulthood To learn more about ourselves

How we’re going to do it… Discussion Everyone participates Some, very little lecture Activity or activities Some Conclusions

Questions?

Ice Breaker What is an ice breaker? Definition of an ice breaker: An activity used to lighten the mood and or get participants warmed up to the idea of interaction

Ice Breaker!!!!

Topic of the Day - Respect Are you respectful? What is respect? Why is respect important? What are some of the ways that people show respect?

Topic of the Day - Respect What are some of the things you’re taught to respect from an early age? What are some of the things you learn to respect as you get older? How do others show you respect now? What are some of the ways you show respect to others?

Definition of “Respect” According to Merriam Webster’s Online Dictionary: An act of giving particular attention A high or special regard Synonyms include: Consideration Esteem Concern

People like to be respected because… Builds up self-esteem Makes them feel they are a part of something Easier to get along with one another Any combination of those mentioned above Any others?

Activity: Different People Pictures Activity Sheet p. 19 (Working in Pairs) – Volunteer read instructions List different attributes, including (among others): Job Age Race Sex Types of hobbies they may have Others Presentations as a group

Conclusions Is respect gained or earned? Combination of both Immediate respect for others because they’re PEOPLE, despite differences More respect as there is more interaction

Conclusions Rules and people… Respected over time because they’ve proven to be successful over time and they add to our lives Differences, even if not embraced, should be respected because they are as different in “your place” as you are in “theirs”