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Observe and investigate ways that others define and value self, and learn ways to help others know one more fully and positively (e.g., ask questions, share stories, offer to help). |
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Investigate information and definitions of self-concept (i.e., thoughts one has about self), self-esteem (i.e., a feeling of pride in self), and self-determination (i.e., right to make own choices) to develop an understanding of identity. |
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Examine "identity" as being related to how one "feels" on the inside and how one chooses to define self in relation to personal qualities, characteristics, and cultural definitions. |
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Communicate a personal understanding of identity. |
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Determine factors (e.g., personal attitudes, supportive environments, accomplishments, positive thinking, media stereotyping, culture, gender) that may influence one's identity. |
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Describe how self-concept is influenced by personal thoughts, self-esteem by personal feelings, and sense of self-determination by personal actions. |
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Describe examples of positive and negative peer influence on self-concept, self-esteem, and self-determination (e.g., feeling inadequate, confident/overconfident, fearful/fearless, limiting/reaching one's potential). |
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Demonstrate an awareness of the influence on self when connecting with others who behave appropriately/inappropriately and/or legally/illegally (e.g., alcohol and tobacco use by minors). |
Cliques? It Feels Good to Belong - Finding their place in a particular social group is a primary concern of many children. Cliques are groups of friends, but not all groups of friends are cliques. Cliques may be formed in elementary school or in middle school. Sometimes cliques are made of kids who share a common interest and other times the kids in them want to be popular or want to belong.
Cliques? Good or Bad - Cliques can have both positive and negative effects on individuals and groups, too. This program explores how cliques can affect a student and an entire school.
Cliques? Excluding Others - This program shows that cliques leave some kids out on purpose and kids may act much differently than they did before they were part of the clique.
Cliques? One or More is Okay - Some students have diverse interests. In this segment, kids will come to understand that it's okay to have two different sets of friends to hang out with.
The pertinent scenarios in this program should be appealing to both male and female students. The discussion questions that are provided are thought-provoking and should foster good discussions.
A teacher's guide is available.
Got Empathy? It's a Choice - Students learn that true empathy is when you are willing and able to put someone else's feelings and needs over your own.
Got Empathy? Show It - In this segment students learn ways in which empathy can be demonstrated and realized in a variety of different situations.
Got Empathy? What is it? Children need help in understanding what empathy is and why it's important. In this segment students will learn how to identify empathy when they see it. The main message is before you say or do something that might hurt someone else - imagine being that person and think about how you would feel.
A teacher's guide is available.
What's Respect? Respecting Rules - Why are there rules? What does it mean to respect rules? The program helps students to understand the importance of following rules and their impact on society.
What's Respect? Self Respect - In this program, students learn what it means to have self-respect. They will come to understand the importance of knowing what their values are and how they differ from others.
What's Respect? Respecting Everyone's Ideas - This program explores the concept of respecting the differences in people. In this segment, students learn the importance of respecting different ideas.
What's Respect? We're All Different - Students will learn each person is different and it is important to respect these differences.