Activity Introduction
Quick summary: This lesson explores key themes showcased in the AFLW ‘Our Stories’ vlog-doc: ‘A New Hero – Sabrina Frederick-Traub’. Students view a clip that showcases Sabrina and her views on the value of respecting diversity. Students experience diversity through a peer-to-peer interview that illustrates a difference in viewpoints within the same classroom. They build a deeper understanding of diversity by sharing their own experiences of diversity and connect the experiences with how respect for diversity can contribute to people’s well-being. Students then work in groups to conduct an audit of the community and whether diversity is respected and supported in it.
This lesson has been developed in conjunction with the AFLW in celebration of the advancement of women in sport and the promotion of equal opportunity for all people in all facets of life.
Learning intentions:
- Students understand the importance of diversity.
- Students understand that recognition of diversity increases health and well-being.
21st century skills:
Australian Curriculum Mapping
Year 7 & 8 Health and Physical Education
- Investigate the impact of transitions and change on identities (ACPPS070)
- Investigate and select strategies to promote health and wellbeing (ACPPS073)
Syllabus outcomes: PDHPE 4.1, 4.2, 4.3
General capabilities: Literacy, Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social Capacity.
Relevant parts of Year 7 & 8 HPE achievement standards: Students apply personal and social skills to establish and maintain respectful relationships and promote safety, fair play and inclusivity. They demonstrate skills to make informed decisions, and propose and implement actions that promote their own and others’ health, safety and wellbeing.
Topic: Social Issues.
Unit of work: AFLW – HPE.
Time required: 60 min.
Level of teacher scaffolding: Medium – facilitate class discussion.
Resources required: Student Worksheets – printed, one copy per student. Device capable of presenting a video to the class. Diversity definition – display.
Keywords: AFLW, women’s football, diversity, equality, sameness, difference, health, well-being, physical education.
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