Cultural diversity

Ethnic diversity in the Armed Forces

Synopsis

This Assembly Plan supports PSHE and Citizenship but provides an excellent opportunity to deliver the cross-curriculum dimension on identity and cultural diversity. It raises awareness of the incredible contributions and sacrifices that have been made by individuals from ethnic minority communities in the UK Armed Forces; helping to defend our country and providing security throughout the world. It challenges students' assumptions and encourages them to reflect on how our country has been positively shaped by different ethnicities and cultures joining together.

This Assembly Plan aims to develop a positive attitude to the UK's cultural diversity and helps to develop a shared and cross-cultural sense of pride and belonging. It could be delivered on National Diversity Day (5th October) or Veterans' Day (27th June) or during Black History Month in October each year.

MOD Topic

Ethnic diversity in the Armed Forces

Curriculum Checklist

Cross-curriculum dimension: Identity and cultural diversity

PSHE: 3j) The diversity of ethnic and cultural groups, the power of prejudice, bullying, discrimination and racism, and the need to take the initiative in challenging this and other offensive behaviours and in giving support to victims of abuse.

Citizenship: 1.3 Identities and diversity: living together in the UK. b) Exploring the diverse national, regional, ethnic and religious cultures, groups and communities in the UK and the connections between them. d) Exploring community cohesion and the different forces that bring about change in communities over time. 3l) The origins and implications of diversity and the changing nature of society in the UK, including the perspectives and values that are shared or common, and the impact of migration and integration on identities, groups and communities.

QCA Scheme of Work: Unit 3) Challenging racism and discrimination.

Curriculum Links

• History
• Geography
• Citizenship

Prior Knowledge

Learning Outcomes

Lower ability students will:

• Understand and appreciate how cultural diversity in the UK has helped to positively shape our country today.
• Learn about the past and present contributions made by ethnic minorities and foreign nationals in defence of our country and consider how this helps to shape our country today.

Average ability students will:

• Understand and appreciate how cultural diversity in the UK has helped to positively shape our country today.
• Reflect on their opinions, values and beliefs about the past and present contributions made by ethnic minorities and foreign nationals in defence of our country and consider how this helps to shape our country today.

Higher ability students will:

• Fully understand and appreciate how cultural diversity in the UK has helped to positively shape our country today.
• Critically reflect on their opinions, values and beliefs about the past and present contributions made by ethnic minorities and foreign nationals in defence of our country and consider how this helps to shape our country today.

Lesson code

PSHE1