Introduction
Learning ultimately supports the well-being of the self, the family, the community, the land, the spirits and the ancestors.
Learning involves recognizing the consequences of one's actions.
Learning requires exploration of one's identity.
Learning is holistic, reflexive, reflective, experiential and relational (focused on connectedness, on reciprocal relationships, and a sense of place).
Learning around Pink Shirt Day and Anti-Bullying is part of BC's Physical and Health Education curriculum:
- Healthy choices influence our physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
- Learning about similarities and differences in individuals and groups influences community health.
The following videos from our district CAN-CORE resource are to help you start discussion around Pink Shirt Day and bullying. Teacher guides are provided when they are available.
Ways to use:
- Discuss why bystanding can increase loneliness and isolation
- Discuss why people use bullying to feel good about themselves in the short term
- Discuss how pink shirt day started
- Discuss homophobia, transphobia, racism, sexism and other specific forms of bullying
- Discuss how bullying is different from having an argument with someone
- Discuss toxic 'friends' and passive-aggressive bullying.