Antisectarian
Don't give it, don't take it – what's that?
Guidance for: Don't give it, don't take it – what's that?
PDF file: ScriptUse with a variety of audiences, e.g. teachers, youth/community workers, trainee teachers, staff training, young people aged 8+.
Learning Points:
- Sectarianism is not just confined to Christianity (Catholic vs Protestant)
- Showing respect for diversity in faiths and treating people equally
- Encourage people to use the website to explore sectarianism and religious intolerance.
Use the scenario to:
1. Explore the characters:
- What did the young people learn from using the site?
- What did they learn about the way they treated Vijay?
- What did they realise about their own faith?
2. Discuss incidences of sectarianism and religious intolerance:
- Why is there conflict between Shia and Sunni Muslims?
- Are there other religions which have such conflicts?
- Are there any other examples of religious intolerance in Scotland?
- What can you do to challenge sectarianism and religious intolerance?
Purposes of the curriculum 3-18 - using this scenario can contribute toward young people becoming:
- successful learners able to use technology for learning
- confident individuals able to relate to others and be self aware
- responsible citizens with respect for others