Todays Learning ‘An Introduction To British Values’ Ground Rules Get the students to write their name on a sticky label as they enter the room Ground Rules Do not interrupt any explanations of learning. Have respect, and do not interrupt others who are making their point. Expect to be asked questions and challenged…

Learning outcomes 1) To recognise and identify our own personal values. 2) To apply our own personal values in creating an agreed set of British Values. Mention that we are going to have a focus developing our interaction and communication skills – See illustration.

To start: What do we share/value? You have brown hair Wear glasses Would help somebody in need Always put litter in a bin Can speak another language Exercise at least 3 times a week to keep fit Born in Bridlington Know what you want to be when you’re older Question learners to see if they understand the term ‘Value’. Back up: Go over some ideas for what could be a value. Go to a designated area of the room or just stand up.

All these factors help make up your identity What do these images tell us? Create our own flag or badge to illustrate our identity (Focus on ‘Values’) You should use your own here to create a local context… Give out a choice of either flag or badge for learners to decide on their own. Upper ability learner: These learners will also be expected to give examples on the sheet of when they have used their values that they have included in their crest or flag. Some learners (middle/lower) may be given the help sheet to aid thinking…

Peer assessment. Are there any things that we all share? What do we all have in common? Swap and make a suggestion Knowing the other person – what else could they have included about themselves? Students share each others work and give each other 1 piece of verbal feedback.

Learning outcomes 1) To recognise and identify our own personal values. 2) To apply our own personal values in creating an agreed set of British Values.

What are the values of Britain? Look at these images for 30 seconds and think about what they might illustrate about living in Britain…

What are the values of Britain? In groups of 2 or 3 people, Create 3 British values. What do you think the main rules of living in Britain should be? How do we expect people to behave? E.g. manners What rules do we have? E.g. Queuing What about rules over religion or beliefs? Your group will feedback and you will explain why you have suggested your 3 values? Imagine you are explaining to someone who has never been to Britain before. Each learner must present at least one of their British Values…

Learning outcomes 1) To recognise and identify our own personal values. 2) To apply our own personal values in creating an agreed set of British Values.

Plenary Can you explain one of your own personal values? What one British Value do you think is the most important? Why? Can a British Value be different to a personal value? Explain?

Thank you! Further learning? To take forward… democracy the law individual liberty mutual respect tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs Possible homework task… Thank you!

Who am I? Slide 12 – 16: resources for lesson

Who am I?

Who am I? My coat of arms or flag Things to help: What groups do you belong to? (scouts, rugby..) What are your interests or talents? (film, dance...) What things are important to you? What are your hopes for the future? Which people are important to you? Do you have a religion? Do you speak any other languages? What country are you from? Differentiation for lower ability students or additional help – Prompt sheet.

Link to British Values http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HsxDiVdcyA British values Additional engagement activity if required.

What do these mean? Liberty = the state of being free within society from restrictions imposed by authority on one's behaviour or political views. Respect = regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others or a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something Tolerance = the ability or willingness to accept the existence of opinions or behaviour that one dislikes or disagrees with