In the first lesson the inquiry begins: What is a relationship?
Students are asked to consider how they understand and define relationships, as well as how family, friends and the media have influenced their perceptions.
Areas of focus include:
- Self-Esteem
- Media influence
- Bullying prevention
- History of relationships
- Perception of a relationship
- Effective communication tools
- Technology and its effect on relationships
- Modern gender roles, sexism, the beauty industry
- Warning signs and getting out of an abusive relationship
…and much more!
It’s time for closer examination of our accumulated wisdom. Healthy Relationships 101 offers students the opportunity to express and understand their feelings and, most uniquely, to develop a vocabulary that empowers them to effectively relate and communicate. In a safe environment where students are encouraged to discuss their emotions and needs, aggression naturally decreases as students are better able to understand themselves and empathize with others.
Studies on similar programs for K-8 students have shown not only improvements in behavior, but also in test scores*. With our curriculum, we intend to further support these findings.