Tolerance and acceptance

• PSHE
• Special Education

Tolerance and acceptance

Learning objective

I am learning what it means to be tolerant and accepting of others. 

Success Criteria

  How will I know if I have had a successful lesson?

I will understand the meaning of the word tolerance.

I will understand why tolerance is important in life.

I will be able to give examples of being tolerant. 

I know what the word tolerance means.

Yes

No

I think so

Is everyone in this class the same?

Yes

No

What does tolerance mean?

Tolerance is the ability to accept the existence of opinions or behaviour that one dislikes or disagrees with.

Tolerance

Tolerance is about accepting people for who they are, and to treat others the way you want to be treated. It can also mean being empathetic to the beliefs, culture, and the habits of others.

Do you want people to accept you for who you are?

Yes

No

I don't really care

At Iffley, do you think staff care about all students regardless of their need or behaviour?

Yes

No

Not sure

Be honest. Do you think you show tolerance towards people in class that annoy you?

Never

Sometimes

Always

What things annoy you or make you stressed in class/in the dining hall?

How can we show respect to each other in class?

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Being tolerant

In life we may not always get on with people. This is normal. 

We don't have to like everyone but we do have to TOLERATE people. 

If you can't be kind, then say nothing. You don't have to be UNKIND. 

We

If someone is annoying you in class what are the right things to do?

Showing tolerance

Not showing tolerance

Tolerance, acceptance and mental health

Tolerance and acceptance are closely linked to mental health, as the ability to tolerate diverse perspectives and accept one's own experiences, both positive and negative, can significantly contribute to emotional well-being by reducing stress, anxiety, and fostering a sense of peace and harmony within oneself and with others

What are you going to do to try and be more tolerant towards others?

Having a lack of tolerance and acceptance

A lack of tolerance and acceptance can lead to negative mental health outcomes like isolation, depression, and increased conflict. 

I understand what being tolerant means.

100% confident

I have more understanding now than I did before

I need more support to understand this

I have no idea what tolerance means.