Who am I? Learning Goals: I am learning to apply self awareness skills and identify factors that affect the development of my self concept

All About Me! On the blanks piece of paper take the next 5 minutes to create a information web about you!

Common Rules 1. Respect what others say 2. No putdowns 3. Understand others feelings 4 Be respectful of differences 5. Use correct terminology 6. No Names- refer to someone I know

Self Concept Self concept is an understanding you have of yourself that is based on your personal experiences, body image, the thoughts you have about yourself, how you tend to label yourself in different situations.

Factors that affect Self Concept External Factors- come from factors outside ourselves Internal Factors-they come from within ourselves.

Protective Factors Help a person develop a positive self concept an improve emotional well being.

External Protective Factors Having support from Family and caring adults Having a safe place to live Being involved in activities that make you feel proud of what you have accomplished

Protective Internal Factors Having a sense of purpose in life Being able to attain and sustain a clear sense of who you are. Feeling that you have the right to and are capable of taking steps to make things better Having clear boundries Being optomisitic High expectations of yourself Having the skills you need to solve problems.

Exit Card 1. List 3 factors that influence your self concept.

Positive School Climate “All students should feel safe at school and deserve a positive school climate that is inclusive and accepting, regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status or disability.”

Positive Environment What does it feel like to feel to be Included or Excluded?

Describe each Profession Dancer Hockey Player Wrestler Nurse Lawyer Fire Fighter

Stereotype: a false or generalized conception of a group of people that results in the unconscious or conscious categorization of each member of that group without regard for individual differences. Stereotypes may be based on race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, ability, gender identity, gender expression, or other factors.  

Ageism: discrimination based on age Culture: the customs, beliefs, behaviours, and/or achievements of a group of people or during a specific time period Ethnicity: sharing a cultural and historical tradition often related to race, place of origin, ancestry, or creed. Faith: a person’s religion, creed, or sincerely held beliefs. Gender identity: how a person identifies based on an intrinsic sense of self and a sense of being female, male, a combination of both, or neither regardless of their biological sex. Level of ability: a general term covering the capacity and qualities of performing actions some visible and others not Race: Race is a social construct. Society forms ideas of race based on geographic, historical, political, economic, social and cultural factors, and physical traits, regardless of the fact that these cannot legitimately be used to classify groups of people.

Assumptions may make people who do not fit typical norms feel confused or bad about themselves, which can damage their self-concept and have an impact on their emotional, mental, physical health, and overall well-being. Assumptions may also cause people to discriminate against and exclude those who are seen as “different”.

Developing a Positive Self Concept Learning Goals: I am learning how to apply personal skills and demonstrate an understanding of gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. I am learning the factors that can help individuals of all identities and orientations develop a positive self concept.

Self Concept Self concept is the perception a person has of his or her own identity. Self concept is developed by using interpretations of information acquire about themselves. Self concept can be influenced by the opinions of others. Self concept can cause us to feel good or bad about ourselves but we need to realize that we are all unique which is a good thing.

Understanding Gender Gender Identity- is a how a person identifies based on their intrinsic sense of self with respect to being male, female, a combination of both, or neither, regardless of biological sex. Sexual orientation- is a term for the emotional, physical, romantic, sexual, and spiritual attraction, desire or affection for another person.

Understanding Gender Male Female Two-spirited- a Term used by indigenous people to describe someone having male and female spirits Transgender- people who have a gender identity or gender expression that differs from their assigned sex. Transsexual- a person who experiences intense personal and emotional discomfort with his or her assigned birth gender and may undergo treatment to transition gender. Intersex- a person may have biological characteristics of both male and female sexes.

Sexual Orientation Asexual- no sexual attraction to anyone Heterosexual- an attraction to people of the opposite sex Bisexual- an attraction to both males and females Gay/Lesbian- an attraction to the same sex

Gender Expression Gender expression refers to the way an individual expresses their gender identity ( e.g. in the way they dress, the length and style of their hair, the way they act or speak, the pitch of voice. Understanding Gender expression are culturally specific and change over time.

Self Concept- Gender Identity, Gender expression, and Sexual Orientation Gender Identity, Gender expression, and Sexual orientation are connected to the way people see themselves and their interaction with peers. How could this impact someone’s self concept?