Self Awareness/Expression
What is the definition of self-awareness?
conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires
What is resilience?
the ability to deal with difficult situations and knowing that you will be okay
What is compassion?
the feeling of concern for the suffering of others, accompanied by a desire to alleviate that suffering and a motivation to act on it
What is the definition of peace?
being calm, safe, and showing mutual respect.
What is the difference between bullying and cyberbullying?
cyberbullying is online, bullying is a more general term
What is the difference between self awareness and self expression?
internal recognition vs. external communication
What is stress?
response to perceived challenges or threats
Why is empathy important?
because it builds stronger, healthier relationships by fostering understanding, trust, and connection between peers
What is conflict resolution?
Peacefully resolving a problem and/or disagreement
What is the difference between a bystander and an upstander?
A bystander watches bullying happen, while an upstander does something about it.
Why are self-awareness and self-expression important?
emotional intelligence, improved communication by helping you understand your own thoughts and feelings.
What are some strategies for stress management?
exercise, talking to a friend, talking to a trusted adult, doing something you love (open ended question)
How can we create an empathetic environment?
active listening, open communication, encouraging different perspectives.
What are some strategies to practice internal peace?
Meditating, Yoga, Drawing (open ended)
Is it bullying if two kids repeatedly take someone’s backpack and won’t give it back?
yes
What are ways to express yourself?
creative arts, clothing, etc. (open-ended)
Is resilience something that stays the same or does it grow as you do?
grows as you do
What is the difference between sympathy and empathy?
empathy is putting yourself in the perspective of others, sympathy is just feeling bad for them.
How do you resolve a conflict where you are arguing with one of your friends, and you can’t agree?
Be open-minded and listen to the other person
Is it bullying if one kid peer pressures another to cheat on a test?
yes
How do you express yourself?
open-ended
name three specific people within the school to go to if you are too stressed out
open-ended
If you feel bad for your friend failing their test, but do nothing more, is that sympathy, empathy, or compassion?
sympathy
What two other topics (that we talked about in STS) best relates to peace & conflict resolution?
Anti-Bullying and Stress Management/Resilience.
Is it bullying if you accidentally spread a rumor about another student?
no, but still think about the impact and take responsibility