Loading page...
Coward Punch - The Bystander Effect
Lesson1 of 6 in this unit
SecondaryYear 9 - 10Health and Physical EducationHealthSocialMental HealthPhysical HealthSocial Action
Lesson Summary
In this lesson, students explore the ‘bystander effect’ and the influence that group behaviour can have on individuals. They will explore the role of personal responsibility in responding to group situations and consider how bystanders could respond helpfully in violent scenarios. They will rewrite the ending to a story, showing how a bystander can change the course of events.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand the power of a group on an individual
- consider how personal responsibility interacts with group behaviours
- understand why people do or do not step in to prevent violence in group situations
- understand the responsibilities, behaviours and opportunities available for bystanders in violent situations.
Success criteria
Students can:
- identify who is responsible for positive and negative outcomes in scenarios
- identify helpful bystander (or upstander) behaviours
- create and justify an alternative ending to a story.
Lesson Guides and Printables
Loading…