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Lesson Plan: Reconciliation

Duration: 30 minutes

Objective

By the end of this lesson, students will understand the concept of reconciliation and its significance within Australian society. They will reflect on the importance of acknowledging past injustices and explore how reconciliation can promote healing and unity in communities.

Materials Required

• Whiteboard and markers
• A3 paper and markers
• Printed handouts on reconciliation (including key terms and definitions)
• Video clip on reconciliation in Australia (3-5 minutes)

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Greeting and Settle-in
   Welcome students and ask them to take their seats. Briefly outline the lesson’s objective.

2. Engagement Question
   Pose a question to the class: "What comes to mind when you hear the word 'reconciliation'?"
   Facilitate a brief discussion to gauge initial thoughts and ideas.

Content Delivery (10 minutes)

1. Definition of Reconciliation
   Explain what reconciliation means, focusing on its significance in a social and historical context. Include key components such as:

   • Acknowledgment of past wrongs
   • Building relationships
   • Forgiveness and healing

2. Historical Context in Australia
   Provide a brief overview of Australia’s history related to Indigenous peoples and how these historical events have shaped current relationships. Discuss the significance of reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

3. Video Clip
   Show a short video clip (3-5 minutes) that highlights reconciliation efforts in Australia. This could include personal stories and community initiatives. After the video, ask students for their thoughts and reactions.

Group Activity (10 minutes)

1. Reflection and Discussion
   Divide students into small groups and provide each with a specific question related to reconciliation. Examples include:

   • Why is reconciliation important?
   • How can we promote reconciliation in our community?
   • What can we learn from other countries’ reconciliation processes?

2. Creative Expression
   Ask each group to create a poster summarizing their discussion points and ideas for promoting reconciliation. Encourage creativity in presentation and use of colour.

Conclusion (5 minutes)

1. Group Presentations
   Invite each group to briefly share their poster with the class. Allow 1-2 minutes per group for presentations.

2. Final Thoughts
   Summarise the key points discussed in the lesson. Emphasise the role of every individual in promoting reconciliation and the importance of ongoing dialogue and understanding.

3. Reflective Exit Ticket
   As a closing activity, ask students to write down one thing they learned and one action they can take to contribute to reconciliation. They will hand this in as they leave the classroom.

Assessment

• Participation in discussions and group activities
• Creativity and thoughtfulness in posters
• Reflective exit tickets to gauge individual understanding

Follow-Up

Encourage students to explore further resources on reconciliation, including literature, community events, or local Indigenous organisations, as a way to engage more deeply with the topic.

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This lesson plan engages students with the important topic of reconciliation in a meaningful and interactive manner, promoting both understanding and action within the community.