Lesson summary
This lesson explores key themes showcased in the AFLW ‘Player Stories’ vlog-doc: ‘A New Hero – Sabrina Frederick-Traub’. Students will explore stereotypes and how stereotypes impact upon identity through the lens of dynamic AFLW player Sabrina Frederick-Traub. Students view Episode 1 of ‘A New Hero – Sabrina Frederick-Traub’ and discuss what they observe in the clip. They will explore the concept of gender stereotypes by listing activities, categorising them according to whether they are stereotypically female or male. Students then seek inspiration from Sabrina and work together to identify strategies to overcome stereotypical thinking.
Learning intentions:
Students will...
- understand the impact of stereotypes on identity
- engage with an inspiring role model for overcoming stereotypes
- reflect on staying true to oneself as a strategy for well-being
Success criteria:
Students can...
- recognise stereotypes
- form strategies to overcome stereotypes
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Lesson details
Curriculum mapping
Australian curriculum content descriptions:
Year 7 & 8 Health and Physical Education:
- Investigate the impact of transitions and change on identities (ACPPS070)
- Investigate and select strategies to promote health and wellbeing (ACPPS073)
Syllabus outcomes: PDHPE 4.1, 4.2, 4.3
Relevant parts of Year 7 & 8 HPE achievement standards: Students apply personal and social skills to establish and maintain respectful relationships and promote safety, fair play and inclusivity. They demonstrate skills to make informed decisions, and propose and implement actions that promote their own and others’ health, safety and wellbeing.
General capabilities: Literacy, Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social Capacity.
Unit of work: AFLW – HPE.
Time required: 60 min.
Level of teacher scaffolding: Medium – facilitate class discussion.
Resources required
- Student Worksheets – one copy per student
- Butcher’s paper, Blu-Tack, sticky-notes and marker pens
- Device capable of presenting a video to the class
Skills
This lesson is designed to build students’ competencies in the following skills:
- Communication
- Creativity
- Critical thinking
- Empathy
Additional info
This lesson has been developed in conjunction with the AFLW in celebration of the advancement of women in sport and the promotion of equal opportunity for all people in all facets of life.
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