People with disabilities L4 Year 10GP RE

Learning What did we learn last time? See topic map

By the end of the lesson you should be able to … Understand what it may be like to live with a serious disability/impairment Think about your own reactions to disabled people and why prejudice is still a major problem for them Explain what cerebral palsy is and how it affects people Discuss how to resist peer pressure when confronted with inappropriate comments or attitudes to disabled people

Types of disability – ICT research? Cystic fibrosis Asthma Sight problems/blindness Hearing loss/problems Cerebral palsy Spinal injuries Facial disfigurement Multiple sclerosis Parkinson’s disease Altzimers disease Dementia Mental illness Depression Schizophrenia Learning difficulties

Thinking hats Later we will interview our 6 thinking hatted people Who are they and what do the colours mean?

What do the hats represent?

Stand up – the real Glynn Vernon Watch this video Try to work out what he is saying – it is difficult to follow but you will get used to it Glynn has died since the video was made but he was known as a campaigner fro the rights of disabled people and has some strong views Hatted people – make a few notes

See sheet on Glynn Vernon – an update on his life and death Guardian Glynn Vernon.htm SocietyGuardian_co_uk News Obituary Glynn Vernon.htmSocietyGuardian_co_uk News Obituary Glynn Vernon.htm

Interview – hot seating?

Demonstrate your learning Look at the information on the board We have examined the issues raised in the video from a number of angles – facts, strengths, weaknesses, feelings, suggestions and where all this leads us. Write about each aspect of our thinking and include your own thoughts and observations too.

Review Discussion and conclusion Understand what it may be like to live with a serious disability/impairment Think about your own reactions to disabled people and why prejudice is still a major problem for them Explain what cerebral palsy is and how it affects people Discuss how to resist peer pressure when confronted with inappropriate comments or attitudes to disabled people