Curriculum Bases by Helen Cuffie https://padlet.com/hcuffie/q3cvops8i5p2a5dp en-us 2024-02-06 22:48:01 UTC 2024-02-07 01:31:10 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/1754168508/b6986af465a93e004d7c83218c28de2d/teacher_teaching_students_classroom_scene_1308_67531.avif Social forces are widespread aspects of cultures that mold people's attitudes, behaviors, and relationships. These are complex forces made up of a mix of cultural norms, social structures, and interactions between individuals. Social pressures are regarded as the most important of these social forces, influencing people in a variety of ways. The shared expectations, norms, and values that society as a whole and its various social groupings uphold are the root causes of social pressures. hcuffie https://padlet.com/hcuffie/q3cvops8i5p2a5dp/wish/2875824109 2024-02-06 23:57:42 UTC https://padlet.com/hcuffie/q3cvops8i5p2a5dp/wish/2875824109 Social Forces hcuffie https://padlet.com/hcuffie/q3cvops8i5p2a5dp/wish/2875830056 2024-02-07 00:05:47 UTC https://padlet.com/hcuffie/q3cvops8i5p2a5dp/wish/2875830056 Subcategory : Social Pressures hcuffie https://padlet.com/hcuffie/q3cvops8i5p2a5dp/wish/2875830533 2024-02-07 00:06:24 UTC https://padlet.com/hcuffie/q3cvops8i5p2a5dp/wish/2875830533 1. Give students the opportunity to assess social influences' impact on their own actions and choices independently. hcuffie https://padlet.com/hcuffie/q3cvops8i5p2a5dp/wish/2875833037 2024-02-07 00:09:43 UTC https://padlet.com/hcuffie/q3cvops8i5p2a5dp/wish/2875833037 2. Give students the tools they need to stand up to harmful social pressure, speak up for what they believe in, and come to wise decisions. hcuffie https://padlet.com/hcuffie/q3cvops8i5p2a5dp/wish/2875835951 2024-02-07 00:13:16 UTC https://padlet.com/hcuffie/q3cvops8i5p2a5dp/wish/2875835951 1. Students share how they deal with social pressures in storytelling circles, giving everyone an opportunity to speak and making them feel appreciated. Through friendly conversation and close listening, students learn about a variety of difficulties that others in their group encounter. By putting themselves in other people's shoes, gaining perspective activities help students develop compassion and understanding. hcuffie https://padlet.com/hcuffie/q3cvops8i5p2a5dp/wish/2875844008 2024-02-07 00:22:39 UTC https://padlet.com/hcuffie/q3cvops8i5p2a5dp/wish/2875844008 2. During role-playing activities, students act out real-life situations in which they face social pressure that is not positive. They gain confidence in expressing their own views and ideas by engaging in practice with effective communication techniques and rejection skills. Students learn how to withstand social pressure and make well-informed decisions that are consistent with their own morals and values through these scenarios. hcuffie https://padlet.com/hcuffie/q3cvops8i5p2a5dp/wish/2875848381 2024-02-07 00:27:09 UTC https://padlet.com/hcuffie/q3cvops8i5p2a5dp/wish/2875848381 1. Books & Stories : Stories can provide excellent spaces for open conversations, enabling students to consider the viewpoints of fictional characters and relate information to their personal situations, so fostering creative thinking and interpersonal development. A book for example is Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage to Be Who You Are by Maria Dismondy hcuffie https://padlet.com/hcuffie/q3cvops8i5p2a5dp/wish/2875871136 2024-02-07 00:51:58 UTC https://padlet.com/hcuffie/q3cvops8i5p2a5dp/wish/2875871136 2. Videos and Tv Shows: Videos and other media can effectively show real-life circumstances, developing greater understanding as well as compassion in students while also accommodating a variety of learning styles. An instance of a television program that tackles social pressure on kids is "Arthur." The protagonists deal with bullying, peer pressure, and acceptance in a variety of episodes, teaching children significant lessons about navigating social pressures while remaining true to oneself. hcuffie https://padlet.com/hcuffie/q3cvops8i5p2a5dp/wish/2875878322 2024-02-07 00:59:04 UTC https://padlet.com/hcuffie/q3cvops8i5p2a5dp/wish/2875878322 Educational Websites and Apps: Children may explore and gain knowledge about social pressure in a secure and supervised setting by using educational websites and apps, which provide dynamic and captivating platforms. These platforms offer a variety of resources to accommodate various learning preferences and improve understanding. Interactive games, films, etc, from PBS Kids cover a range of social-emotional development subjects, such as overcoming social pressure and developing persistence. hcuffie https://padlet.com/hcuffie/q3cvops8i5p2a5dp/wish/2875884888 2024-02-07 01:06:48 UTC https://padlet.com/hcuffie/q3cvops8i5p2a5dp/wish/2875884888