Diversity and inclusion
What does inclusion mean?
Making sure people feel welcomed, valued and able to participate.
What does empathy mean?
Trying to understand another person's feelings or perspective.
Name three different emotions.Examples include happiness, sadness, anger, fear, excitement, frustration and embarrassment.
Examples include happiness, sadness, anger, fear, excitement, frustration and embarrassment.
Name one quality of a respectful relationship.
Trust, honesty, kindness, fairness, communication or respect for boundaries.
What is a right?
A freedom or entitlement that a person should have or be able to exercise.
Name two ways people can be different from one another.
culture, language, interests, abilities, experiences, beliefs and backgrounds.
Name one way you could show empathy to a friend who is upset.
Listen, acknowledge their feelings, offer support or ask how you can help.
Name two healthy ways to manage strong emotions.
Take slow breaths, take a short break, talk to someone trusted, identify the feeling or use a calming activity.
What does it mean to respect someone's personal boundaries?
Recognising and respecting what someone is comfortable with and what they do not want.
Name one right that is important in a respectful friendship.
The right to feel safe, express feelings, have privacy or set personal boundaries.
What does diversity mean?
The differences between people, including their culture, backgrounds, interests, abilities and perspectives.
True or false: You can show empathy even if you have never experienced the same situation as another person.
True. You can listen and try to understand their perspective without having experienced the same thing.
You feel angry because someone makes an unfair comment about you. What could you do to manage your emotions before responding?
Pause, breathe, recognise the anger, take a moment and choose a calm, appropriate response.
True or false: People in a respectful relationship must always agree with each other.
False. People can disagree while communicating respectfully.
True or false: You must tell your friends every personal secret because they have a right to know everything about you.
False. You have a right to privacy and can choose what you share.
What is a stereotype? Give an example.
An oversimplified assumption about a person or group. For example, assuming someone cannot enjoy a particular sport because of their gender.
Your friend doesn't make the school team and looks upset. What could you say or do to show empathy?
Acknowledge their disappointment, listen to them and offer support without dismissing their feelings.
ou receive criticism during a group activity. You feel embarrassed and want to yell at the person who made the comment. Explain two ways you could manage your emotions and respond constructively.
Pause and calm down, consider the feedback, ask for clarification, explain your feelings respectfully or seek support if necessary.
Two friends disagree about which activity to do. They both insist on having their own way. Suggest one way they could resolve the disagreement respectfully.
Listen to each other, compromise, take turns choosing or find an activity they both enjoy.
A classmate pressures you to do something you are uncomfortable with. What right do you have, and what could you say?
You have the right to make choices and set boundaries. You could say, "No, I'm not comfortable with that."
A new student joins your class. They have a different cultural background from most of the class, and some students make assumptions about them without getting to know them. Explain two ways the class could respond more respectfully.
Avoid making assumptions, get to know the student as an individual, ask respectful questions and include them in activities.
A student is being excluded from a group activity. You notice they are sitting alone, but nobody has asked them how they feel. Explain how you could demonstrate empathy and help the situation.
Consider how they might feel, check in with them, listen to their wishes and help them participate if they want to.
If you notice a classmate sitting alone and looking upset, what is one thing you could do to show empathy?
Ask if they’re okay, listen to them, invite them to join in, or offer support.
A friend regularly makes jokes about you that hurt your feelings. When you ask them to stop, they say you are too sensitive. What could you do to address the situation, and what would a respectful response from your friend look like?
Explain the impact of their comments and set a boundary. A respectful friend would listen, acknowledge the hurt and stop making those jokes. Seek support if the behaviour continues.
During a group activity, one student is repeatedly ignored and not given an opportunity to contribute. Explain why this is a problem and suggest what the group should do.
The student is not being given a fair opportunity to participate. The group should listen to their ideas, involve them in decisions and treat them fairly.