HUMAN RIGHTS MODULE FOR
SECONDARY SCHOOL
Implementation steps
1. The teacher prepares 5 pictures such as those in the appendix for each of the
following types of abuse:
PHYSICAL ABUSE
EMOTIONAL ABUSE
ABUSE AND NEGLECT
2. Using those pictures, the teacher prepares several sets of pictures with each set
comprising 5 pictures. Divide the students into 3 groups.
3. The teacher then prepares 3 boxes and labels them according the categories of
abuse mentioned above and places the pictures in their appropriate boxes.
4. Each group is given one set of pictures and asked to match the pictures with the
types of abuse: physical abuse, emotional abuse and neglect.
5. After matching the pictures, each group sends a representative to show the pictures
the group has chosen for each type of abuse.
6. The pictures are then placed on the wall or flipchart according to the type of abuse.
7. The teacher asks the students in each group to discuss the results and effects of the
3 types of abuse.
8. Each group is then asked to list the effects and results of abuse on the mahjong
paper provided.
9. The groups are asked to make a presentation and the teacher comments on the
presentation.
Reflection:
1. The teacher asks several students to reflect on what they have learnt from the activity
they carried out.
2. Their reflection should be related to gender and the categories of abuse, that is,
physical and emotional abuse and neglect.
Among the words that must be emphasised by the teacher in the summary are:
• Right to protection
• Responsibility of adults – parents, relatives, school authorities, teachers, police and
Department of Social Welfare
• Dignity of children
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