Sec Values - Respect & Inclusion 6: Malahat (2/2)

Teacher notes

This is the 6th lesson in the Year of Values series (secondary), and the last of the 6 unit series on respect and inclusion. Students will again explore how respect can mean recognising and valuing others’ different life paths, and begin to consider how hopes and dreams are shaped by context. We return to Malahat's storyworld in Baku, Azerbaijan. Passionate about dancing, she dreams of becoming a professional dancer while living with her family in shared accommodation originally built for oil workers. Through scenes of her daily life, her dance training, and celebrations like Nowruz, students gain insight into Malahat’s culture, her resilience, and the power of holding onto one’s hopes even in challenging circumstances. This story invites reflection on respect, cultural identity, and the importance of making space for every young person’s dreams. What this storyworld offers: an 11‑year‑old aspiring dancer, Malahat, in Baku, Azerbaijan; 360° spaces in her home and city; a short film of her daily life, challenges, and hopes; rich media on Baku, Nowruz, and an interview with the filmmaker Parvana. Value lens: Respect & Inclusion as recognising the dignity of different ways of living and making space for young voices, dreams, and cultural traditions. Suggested introduction for each session in Year of Values: Each week, we explore a powerful human story from a different part of the world, using real-life voices and experiences to help us better understand the values that shape our lives. In this session, we continue to focus on the values of respect and inclusion, but not by giving a fixed definition. Instead, we’ll reflect, question, and explore how people like us (and unlike us) live out this value in the real world. This is about growing our awareness of ourselves and others and being aware of the relationship between the two. Together, we’ll develop our own understanding through thoughtful reflection and respectful dialogue. Pedagogy note: Lyfta’s Human Connection Methodology - we're encountering a real person, slow down to listen, notice your reactions (curiosity, surprise, discomfort), then reflect on how this changes your understanding and actions. **National Curriculum Links** PSHE / RSHE (Statutory 2020, PSHE Association Programme of Study) KS3 H2: to understand what can affect wellbeing and resilience (e.g. life changes, relationships, achievements). R33: recognising the impact of their actions on others, and strategies for considering the needs of others. R38: the influence of different forms of media on attitudes and behaviours. R39: the impact of stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination on individuals and relationships. R41: the need to promote inclusion and challenge discrimination, and how to do so safely. KS4 R37: the skills and strategies to manage mature relationships, including empathy and compassion. R38: evaluating the impact of media and social media on values, attitudes and behaviours. R41: as above, promoting inclusion and challenging discrimination. Citizenship (KS3/KS4) - The roles played by voluntary groups in society and the way citizens work together to improve communities. - The importance of human rights and the responsibilities of citizens. English (KS3) - Listening to and building on the contributions of others. - Analysing how meanings are shaped in non-fiction and media texts. - Understanding and interpreting non-fiction and media texts from diverse cultures.