Understanding Modern Slavery

Understanding Modern Slavery

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to identify the various forms of modern slavery and recognize their prevalence in contemporary society.
At the end of the lesson, you will understand why modern slavery is often hidden and unrecognized by the general public.
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to articulate why people may find it hard to believe that slavery still exists.

What do you already know about modern slavery?

The existence of various forms of modern slavery

Modern Slavery: Encompasses various forms of exploitation that a person cannot refuse or leave because of threats, violence, coercion, deception, and/or abuse of power.

The hidden nature of modern slavery

Archbishop Tutu expressed surprise upon learning about the various forms of modern slavery, noting that most people are unaware of its existence because it is hidden and not expected in today's society.

Public disbelief regarding the existence of modern slavery

Public Disbelief: A societal phenomenon where the general public denies or doubts the existence of a problem or issue due to its perceived incredibility or their lack of awareness about it.

Definition List

Modern Slavery: A term that encompasses various forms of exploitation that a person cannot refuse or leave because of threats, violence, coercion, deception, and/or abuse of power.
Public Disbelief: A societal phenomenon where the general public denies or doubts the existence of a problem or issue due to its perceived incredibility or their lack of awareness about it.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.