The lesson opens with a question that sounds simple and is not: what is a value? The class lands on it together. Respect is a value. Ownership is a value. A value is something which is very important to you.
Then the class meets Mac, a farmer and blues musician from the USA, through his wordless film. What did they notice? He likes to sing. He is always smiling. He is enjoying himself. From there the conversation goes where the educator wanted it to go all along: do you think people from other backgrounds share some of your values?
Blues music plays while the class reads. A line from Mac about his brother inspiring him to play music becomes the bridge to the next question: what are some ways your family members inspire you? Do you think you inspire them?
"Do you think people from other backgrounds share some of your values? Why or why not?"
The educator, mid-lessonLightly cleaned for readability. Bracketed lines describe what is on screen.
We are going to copy this down and we are going to solve this do now. It's a hard question you can do on your own. Last class? Yes! Yes! Alright, before we start, what are the meaning of values? Can someone tell me? For example, respect. We will gain respect and only we will gain respect. Okay, so respect is a value, ownership is a value. Value is something which is very important to you.
This person's name is Mac. So this is a true story. This is the person we are going to read about. First we are going to start with the video.
[the class watches Mac's wordless film]
All right! After watching the video, what did you think? Whatever came to your mind. He likes to sing. Sir, he always smiles. He is always smiling, yes? Sir, he is enjoying himself. Enjoying it a lot.
Do you think people from other backgrounds share some of your values? Why or why not? In the meantime, I am going to play some blues music. You are going to listen to that as well.
My brother played a huge role and inspired me to play music.
What are some ways your family members inspire you? Do you think you inspire them? Let's see what challenges Mac faces. What are the ways your family members help each other? We are going to do the last five minutes of the assessment downstairs. Thank you.