People with disability still face stigma and social barriers that affect their ability to engage fully in their communities. This lesson supports students to empathise with, understand and celebrate people with disability by focusing on Dylan Alcott, the 2022 Australian of the Year.
Students also reflect on the identities and experiences of people with disability, and on the importance of recognising and promoting their achievements in public life. While this lesson can be taught at any time, it is a great resource to use for International Day of People with Disability (December 3).
Learning Intention
Using the example of Dylan Alcott, who received the 2022 Australian of the Year award, students learn why it’s important to recognise the achievements and contributions to our communities of people with disability, and reflect on factors that shape the identities and experiences of people with disability.
Key Outcomes
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
- identify the achievements of Dylan Alcott, 2022 Australian of the Year
- celebrate the contributions and achievements of people with disability
- recognise the importance of celebrating the achievements of people with disability in public life
- reflect on factors that shape the identities of people with disability.
ACtivity 01
KWL chart: Know, Want to Know, Learnt
10 min
- Draw a KWL (Know, Want to Know, Learnt) chart on a shared space, such as the whiteboard or digital equivalent.
- Students volunteer to fill out on the board what they already know and want to know about Dylan Alcott and/or the Australian of the Year awards.
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