Lesson 6: How can I be assertive and respectful?
Exploring how to communicate confidently and respectfully by recognising the difference between passive, aggressive and assertive behaviour, and practising ways to express needs and boundaries calmly and politely.
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Learning objective
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To reflect on what assertive communication looks like and why it is important.
Success criteria
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I can explain what it means to be assertive.
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Lesson plan
Optional: remind the children of the PSHE agreement created in the Introductory lesson: Creating an agreement for PSHE and recap the agreed rules. If required, upload an image of the agreement to the Presentation: PSHE agreement.
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