Fake News/Skewed Views - Identify Fake News
This lesson, from international youth charity Ditch the Label, allows students to identify what fake news is, some of the key indicators of fake news online, and looks into the impact fake news can have on minority communities.
This lesson, from international youth charity Ditch the Label, encourages students to consider the differences between banter and bullying, and to examine their own behaviours when it comes to teasing their friends. Banter is quite often used an excuse or defense for unpleasant behaviour, and so it’s important for students to understand when they or their friends have crossed a line.
Felt Cute, Might Delete Later - Digital Footprints
This lesson, from international youth charity Ditch the Label, is an introduction to digital literacy, creating awareness of the digital footprints we are creating when we use the internet, and how we can make the most of the internet whilst still staying secure.
This series, from international youth charity Ditch the Label, of 8 lessons focuses on allowing students to engage critically with what they are seeing, sharing and participating in online – so that they can be given the agency to make healthy, safe choices.
The lessons cover:
Digital Footprints (‘Felt Cute, Might Delete Later’)
Compulsive Design (‘Pull Down to Refresh’)
Social Media & Self-Esteem (’#nofilter’)
Talking to People Online (‘Friend Request Pending…’)
Fake News (‘Fake News / Skewed Views’)
Cyberbullying (‘Don’t @ Me’)
Free Speech & Moderation (‘Censored’)
Terms & Conditions (‘TL;DR’)
#nofilter - Social Media & Self-Esteem
This lesson, from international youth charity Ditch the Label, explores the connection between social media and mental health –examining how it can have both positive and negative effects on our self-esteem.
A series of three lessons from Global Youth Charity Ditch the Label, in partnership with ASOS aimed at reducing prejudice and hate by empowering students to tackle unconscious bias:
OUR BIASED BRAINS
An introduction to unconscious bias; exploring how it exists in us all and unknowingly influences our interactions with others.
BEHIND THE BIAS
A lesson in recognising unconscious bias, how it is shaped by the world around us and can lead to prejudice and hate.
UNTRAIN YOUR BRAIN
A lesson in breaking the habit of bias using simple steps, and becoming confident at calling others in to the conversation.
A complete module ready to download and deliver containing a comprehensive module introduction, teaching guides, lesson resources and PowerPoint.
Global Youth Charity Ditch the Label and ASOS have come together with a shared mission to reduce prejudice and hate. Everybody should be free to live their best authentic lives without fear of ridicule, discrimination or bullying. This module aims to dig out the roots of prejudice and hate by helping students to recognise and challenge their unconscious biases.
To prepare you to teach this subject, this module introduction contains a lesson overview, FAQs about the topic of unconscious bias and safeguarding guidelines.
A lesson from global youth charity Ditch the Label, on breaking the habit of bias using simple steps, and becoming confident at calling others in to the conversation.
For the final lesson in this module on unconscious bias,students will acquire tools to help them tackle unconscious bias which they can take with them through their education and into wider society. Not only will students be able to challenge their own unconscious bias, but they be able to productively call others into the conversation to help prevent prejudice and hate.
An introduction to unconscious bias; exploring how it exists in us all and unknowingly influences our interactions with others. Part of a three lesson series aimed at reducing prejudice and hate.
Includes a comprehensive teaching guide and lesson PowerPoint ready to download and deliver.
This lesson, from international youth charity Ditch the Label, breaks down the double-standards regarding men and women’s relationships with sex and sexuality.
This mental health lesson from Ditch the Label gives students the opportunity to acknowledge their anger, how they express it, and what they can do to direct that energy in a safe and productive way.
Nearly half of all young people experience bullying whilst growing up, which can have catastrophic consequences on their health and wellbeing.
This series of lessons from Ditch the Label, international youth charity, addresses some of the common root causes and allow students to reflect on the role they can play in tackling bullying behaviour.
Behind the Bully - the root causes of bullying
Banter or Bullying? - the line between banter and bullying
What You Looking At? - the role of bystanders
Am I Normal? - being yourself
And Relax… - coping with stress
Who Will You Be? - making positive decisions
A series of lessons, from international youth charity Ditch the Label, which explores topics such as hobbies, appearance and careers and dismantles the gender stereotypes surrounding them.
Whether we realise it or not, gender bias still has a huge impact on the lives of our young people, so we want to tackle some of those societal expectations. This series of lessons explores topics such as hobbies, appearance, and careers, and dismantles the gender stereotypes surrounding them.
The module covers:
Pink or Blue? - unconscious bias
Muscly or Skinny? - appearance
Boxing or Ballet? - hobbies
Cry or Fight? - emotions & behaviours
Pilot or Nurse? - careers
Praise or Shame? - sex
Labels or Fables? - non-binary gender
Make the Change - combatting inequality
This lesson, from international youth charity Ditch the Label, explores the life journey of men and women, and how we are brought up with expectations to behave in different ways from day 0.
Friend Request Pending - Online Friendships
This lesson, from international youth charity Ditch the Label, focuses on some of the dangers of communicating with people online. Whilst there are positives to be had from online communication, there are also many risks. We ask students to assess these risks and critically evaluate reasons for people they don’t know to be contacting them.
Don’t @ Me - Cyberbullying
This lesson allows students to examine their own online behaviours and understand the consequences of some of their actions. It allows them room to explore the subjectivity of cyberbullying behaviour and reinforces their responsibilities regarding their behaviour towards others online.
This powerpoint lesson from Ditch the Label gives students a brief introduction to the role that serotonin plays in teenagers’ emotional state, before exploring how to overcome negativity bias and the best ways to express sadness.
A three-part series of lessons aimed at preventing engagement with harmful online challenges and hoaxes, created by global youth charity Ditch the Label in Partnerhsip with TikTok.
Everybody should be free to participate, enjoy, create, share and express themselves in a world where no one hurts themselves for the entertainment of others. These resources have been created with the aim of empowering young people with the knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to protect them from negative influence and help them choose alternative, positive online behaviour.
Resources included:
A Module Introduction for Teachers
A Guide for Parents and Guardians
Lesson 1: Herd Mentality - Motivations
Lesson 2: Real or Rumoured-Recognising Risks
Lesson 3: Not ‘For You’ - Critical Thinking
One of the biggest challenges facing those who are bullied is that they feel that they are to blame. This lesson, from international youth charity Ditch the Label, looks to change that story - allowing students to recognise that there is no such thing as normal, and as such we shouldn’t be expected to conform to unfair, unrealistic or unnecessary standards.
Research shows that bullying is often a reaction to stress and trauma, with many perpetrators having been bullied in the past. To break this vicious cycle, this lesson, from international youth charity Ditch the Label, looks at healthier ways to channel stress and deal with trauma.
This mental health lesson from Ditch the Label gives students the opportunity to explore some of the more common thinking traps, and how they can cause unnecessary worry and anxiety, equipping them with the skills to reframe the negative thoughts they cause.