Introduction
This lesson plan is based around a UK documentary called 'The school that tried to end racism'. The documentary focuses on a project in a school in London in which 12- and 13-year-old students were tested for unconscious race bias, and then took part in a series of activities designed to tackle racism. In this lesson, students will watch a short clip from the documentary, read a text about the project, and focus on collocations. Learners will reflect on the key concepts that the project addresses. Finally, students have the opportunity to reflect on how people reacted to the documentary and why and reflect on their own opinions.
Learning outcomes:
- Explain what unconscious bias is
- Identify attitudes in a spoken text
- Explain concepts and arguments of a written text about a school experiment
- Use vocabulary related to racism and unconscious bias
- Express viewpoints regarding topics such as racism and unconscious race bias
Age and level:
13-17, Adults (B2+)
Time:
75-90 minutes
Materials:
- Lesson plan (can be downloaded below)
- Student worksheet (can be downloaded below)
- Video clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1I3wJ7pJUjg
Comments
INCLUSIVE CLASSROOMS
A topic to be discussed in all classes at all levels
The School that tried to end racism.
I am glad to know all those info about racism.Now it is my responsibility to approach in my class and implement in our daily life.Infact I think about a drama which kids will play soon in our open day. I am so excited to do that. I grew up in Bangladesh and I have seen in my country all those rubbish but never think that I can teach my students this topic. If kids learn from now, I am sure their life and surrounding will definitely change. Thank you British Council to open my eyes.
How to tackle the issue of racism at school
Great job! I liked the approach the teacher used to explain such an important issue of our modern society! I think I’d apply it in my curriculum
Very useful and interesting course .
These topics must be discussed. I would like to follow this course.
very helpful course
I am really glad that I have been given this opportunity by my section head at my school to learn new ideas and get better ideas through this course.
End racism
It was very useful topic we must discuss these topics
Very useful course, We must
Very useful course, We must discuss these topics for a better society
This is such an inspiring plan which can be adopted in general ed classes here. However, it must be well thought out and planned due to the sensitivity in the nature of the topic. I especially loved that whenever a text is introduced, processing of both text and students' contexts follow. With this pattern, students comprehend and appreciate the context and target content at the same time.