Respect Facilitated by KEYS Academy and Options High

Respect Facilitated by KEYS Academy and Options High School with the ARISE Foundation

Your Presenter… § A member of the faculty of KEYS Academy and Options High School § Internationally Certified in Life Skills through the ARISE Foundation

Frame § We will identify the definition of respect and apply its definition to different scenarios. § EQ: In what ways is respect connected to identity? § I will develop respectful attributes for people base on only their image.

Rules for Training § Participation is crucial § No wrong/stupid answers § Respect one another § No talking while others talk, § No rude comments or noises § Wait until you’re called upon

Why we’re here… § Because we have to be § To learn some skills that will carry over into adulthood § To learn more about ourselves

How we’re going to do it… § Discussion § Everyone participates § Some, very little lecture § Activity or activities § Some Conclusions

Questions?

Ice Breaker § What is an ice breaker? § Definition of an ice breaker: § An activity used to lighten the mood and or get participants warmed up to the idea of interaction

Ice Breaker!!!!

Topic of the Day - Respect § Are you respectful? § What is respect? § Why is respect important? § What are some of the ways that people show respect?

Topic of the Day - Respect § What are some of the things you’re taught to respect from an early age? § What are some of the things you learn to respect as you get older? § How do others show you respect now? § What are some of the ways you show respect to others?

Definition of “Respect” § According to Merriam Webster’s Online Dictionary: § An act of giving particular attention § A high or special regard § Synonyms include: § Consideration § Esteem § Concern

People like to be respected because… § Builds up self-esteem § Makes them feel they are a part of something § Easier to get along with one another § Any combination of those mentioned above § Any others?

Activity: Different People Pictures § Activity Sheet p. 19 (Working in Pairs) – Volunteer read instructions § List different attributes, including (among others): § § § Job Age Race Sex Types of hobbies they may have Others § Presentations as a group

Conclusions § Is respect gained or earned? § Combination of both § Immediate respect for others because they’re PEOPLE, despite differences § More respect as there is more interaction

Conclusions § Rules and people… § Respected over time because they’ve proven to be successful over time and they add to our lives § Differences, even if not embraced, should be respected because they are as different in “your place” as you are in “theirs”