Module 1: SELF RESPECT

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physical self

worksheets 3 & 4 pages 9 and 10 contain:

• an activity based on how people are recognised
• an exercise using voices as the means of recognition
• use of exaggeration in cartoons; cartoonists deliberately exaggerate people's features yet the people they draw are instantly recognisable; such use of humour could help some not to take themselves too seriously; there are also some questions that can be discussed.

inner self

worksheets 5 & 6 pages 11 and 12 suggest

• writing a play or story or holding a debate on "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder". (Resource stories suggested in the general approach could be used here.)
• a group activity; it should be made quite clear that this is a way that pupils can help build each other's self-confidence and self-respect; the activity must be done in this spirit
• a quiz which looks at self-respect in terms of the individuals' actions which can determine their respect for themselves; it is important that, having done this quiz, pupils realise that the choice of the way they want to go is theirs alone and that they can do something about it.

an alternative class activity (not on the worksheet)

The following has been found to be a very successful way of helping people to value themselves and each other in a new way. However, it is important that you know the class well enough to be confident that it will be done supportively and sensibly.

Ask the pupils in turn to tell the others one thing they like about themselves and one thing they dislike. After each person has done this, ask the rest of the class to describe any other good qualities, abilities etc. that person has.

When all have had the opportunity to do this they should have been made aware of their own strengths as seen by others. These can be re-inforced in the future.