Lesson 2: Safe spaces

Essential questions:

How do we create safe spaces to tell and reflect?

Lesson overview:

In this lesson you and your learners will explore the idea of ‘safe Spaces’. They will explore in ‘what places’ and ‘with who’ they feel safe to share their story. Together with the learners, you will explore how to create a space in the class that encourages learners to reflect on and appreciate each other’s work; a space that is constructive and affirming. Using post-its, the learners are able to express their views anonymously. This will allow them to be more open, without fear of judgment.

Keywords:

• Public and private
• Contracting

Materials (where relevant, these are also included in the lesson components below): 

• Slips of paper or different coloured post-its
• Butcher paper or A3 paper
• Markers, pens and pencils
• 'Public and private' presentation
• 'Contracting' teacher training video
• 'My story in post-its' teacher training video