What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? Students have looked at preconceptions and stereotypes. We also used this resource as a springboard to creating static images about stereotypical beliefs.

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? I learned a lot from the What I Want My Teacher to know activity. This has helped my understanding of the students.

“Some interesting material. The students especially loved the pictionary, which provided numerous talking points.”

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What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? It has allowed students to feel more comfortable with who they are and know that it is okay to be different and that this needs celebrating!

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? We used it for drama and role playing.

“This kit was great for challenging stereotypes and generating a lot of good robust discussion in the classroom. It allowed students to feel safe and have examples as a base to start.”

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What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? We see compliments in different ways

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? We use the compliments all the time.

“This kit was amazing and so was the facebook posts of what it could look like. My group were so interested in all of it and we still apply the compliments everyday.”

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What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? The action plan model helped us to develop some cross-curricular lessons (Religious Studies and Social Studies).

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? Students were challenged and many of them understood the need to change their language and attitudes towards one another. It was a fantastic way to build community within the classroom.

“This was a fantastic unit that helped to reinforce many of the concepts covered in both Religious Studies and Social Studies Year 7 classes. Many students were challenged and we were able to have some valuable conversations during and after using the kit.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“A well crafted and thought provoking kit which allowed children to step out of their bubble and place themselves in other peoples shoes. Great tasks which provided empathy and understanding!”

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What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? The learners began to think on a whole new level, they began to have conversations about each other's culture and to see what diversity really meant. They became curious and wanted to know more about each other, thegan to teach each other the different la

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? It gave us greater understanding, we think it is already there, but when you unpack it with tasks like these you can see the misconceptions children have and help them to move forward in their understanding.

“A great concept that helped us unpack what it means to be different and how it's okay to be different. One of our favourite quotes that we linked was - I wouldn't change you for the wold but I would change the world for you. The learners really unpacked this idea and came tho their own understanding of what this meant. They were able to see this clearly when we completed the divertisty disks.”

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What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? A positive impact on my class. Very much got learners thinking about racism etc.

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? Made learners think carefully about how we are all different but still the same.

“A great resource for Year 5 and 6 learners with questions.”

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What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? Great having the action to follow. It was structured and the sequence of lessons taught was great.

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? My students felt they were all in the same waka. The classroom became a safe place where these discussions were held. They were intrigued to learn more and more.

“This kit helped reinforce the importance of understanding &; acceptance. My students were highly engaged because they felt connected to the discussions that surfaced. We talked about stereotypes &; sense of belonging often. These led to discussions about discrimination &; racism. Such a great unit and hope it comes up again soon.”

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