Recognising Disrespect Lesson Presentation

The "Recognising Disrespect" lesson is an engaging and interactive presentation aimed at Primary 5-7 students, focusing on the importance of understanding and identifying disrespectful behaviour. The lesson begins by defining respect as being polite and caring towards people or things, and presents examples of respectful actions such as listening, being polite, and being kind. Students are encouraged to think about what constitutes disrespect, which is described as the opposite of respect, and to consider behaviours that are unkind, inattentive, or rude. The lesson's objective is to help students recognise disrespect in various situations and to promote positive interactions in their daily lives.

Throughout the lesson, students participate in a 'Finding the line' activity, where they assess different scenarios to determine whether the behaviour demonstrated is respectful or disrespectful. For instance, taking care of someone's belongings is highlighted as respectful, while taking items without permission or making fun of someone's appearance is deemed disrespectful. The presentation also includes a 'Learn by doing' segment, where students self-assess their own respectful behaviours and identify areas for improvement. The lesson concludes with a voting session, where students reflect on their understanding of disrespect and decide whether they can recognise it effectively in real life situations. This interactive approach not only educates students about respect and disrespect but also empowers them to make conscious choices about their behaviour towards others.