Coward Punch - Staying Dignified

Coward Punch - Staying Dignified

Lesson 1 of 6 in this unit

  • Secondary
  • Year 7 - 8
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Civics and Citizenship
  • Social
  • Mental Health
  • Physical Health
  • Social Action
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Lesson summary

In this lesson, students will examine what constitutes dignified and undignified behaviours, as well as reasonable and dignified responses to situations that could otherwise lead to violence. Students will work together to create a class dignity agreement.

Learning intentions:

Students will...

  • understand what constitutes dignified and undignified behaviour
  • understand that all people should be treated with dignity in our communities
  • learn to see behind stereotyping to unpack the real issues behind coward punches
  • understand their role in preventing coward punches.

Success Criteria:

Students can...

  • identify dignified and undignified behaviours, such as ‘coward punches’
  • share their own thoughts on how to help reduce the incidents of ‘coward punches’.

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Curriculum mapping

Australian Curriculum content descriptions: 

Year 7 Civics and Citizenship:

  • How values, including freedom, respect, inclusion, civility, responsibility, compassion, equality and a ‘fair go’, can promote cohesion within Australian society (ACHCK052)
  • Critically analyse information and ideas from a range of sources in relation to civics and citizenship topics and issues (ACHCS056)

Syllabus outcomes: N/A

General capabilities: Literacy, Ethical Understanding, Personal and Social Capability 

Relevant parts of Year 7 achievement standards: 
Students explain the diverse nature of Australian society and identify the importance of shared values in promoting a cohesive society. They identify ways they can be active and informed citizens

This lesson is part of the wider unit of work STOP the Coward Punch: Civics and Citizenship – Years 7 to 10

Time required: 60 mins

Level of teacher scaffolding: Medium – teacher will need to facilitate discussions and support activities

Resources required

  • Device capable of presenting videos to the class
  • Student Worksheets – one copy per student

Skills

This lesson is designed to build students’ competencies in the following skills:

  • Communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Empathy
  • Ethical understanding

Additional info

These resources have been designed in partnership with Danny Green's STOP the Coward's Punch campaign.

Danny Green’s STOP the Coward Punch campaign was started in 2012 with the aim of raising awareness of the devastating effects of the coward punch on the community, including the physical and mental scars survivors, families and friends are left with for life.

STOP the Coward Punch believes in the right of all people to enjoy themselves, safely and free from violence. With support from entertainers, athletes, community leaders, politicians and everyday Australians, the campaign aims to raise awareness of the simple precautions we – as a community and as individuals – can take to ensure safe and enjoyable outings and, ultimately, reduce the number of coward punch occurrences in our communities.

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