Respectful Role Play
Focus on self, respect others
This lesson aims to teach students the importance of respecting others and focusing on self-improvement through experiential learning and role play. By engaging in a role-play activity and watching a video, students will learn how to take turns, be considerate, and allow others to participate. This lesson is crucial for developing social appropriateness and fostering a respectful classroom environment.
5th grade, female, individual
Experiential Learning, Trauma-Informed Teaching
Video: Respecting Each Other in School, and Role-play scenario cards
- Briefly introduce the topic of respect and social appropriateness.
- Explain the importance of taking turns and being considerate in group settings.
Step 2
Video Viewing
5 mins
- Discuss the video with the student.
- Ask questions like: What did you notice about how the characters interacted? How did they show respect?
- Explicitly explain social rules such as waiting for your turn, using polite language, and recognizing personal space.
Step 4
Role-Play Activity
8 mins
- Provide role-play scenario cards to the student.
- Have the student act out scenarios where they practice taking turns and being considerate.
- Guide the student through each scenario, offering feedback and encouragement.
- Highlight specific social cues and appropriate responses, such as making eye contact, using a calm voice, and acknowledging others' feelings.
- Teach students to recognize when to provide wait time and space for others by observing non-verbal cues such as facial expressions, gestures, and body language that indicate someone wants to speak or needs more time.
- Summarize the key points of the lesson.
- Encourage the student to practice these skills in real-life situations.
