Explore the concept of ‘Britishness’ Begin to examine British Values

1. Introducing British Values • Explore the concept of ‘Britishness’ • Begin to examine British Values British Values

2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa3D1OrZZpo&feature=related Write the word ‘Englishness’ or ‘Britishness’ in Google images. See what comes up. Support Watch these clips, what do they suggest about ‘Britishness’? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwNQf08Kxsw British Values

3. To what extent are the traditional ideas of ‘Britishness’ still reflected in contemporary British youth culture, do you think? British Values

4. History – origins and history of Britishness • Social Status Factors – education and occupations • Language and Communication: Verbal and Nonverbal • Family Life Processes – gender roles, family, etc • Beliefs and Practices – attitudes and beliefs • Art and Expressive Forms – art, music, stories, dance, etc. • Diet/Foods – preferred food eaten by groups. • Recreation – activities, sports for leisure, etc. • Clothing – types and styles. Categories which make up a culture Can you give examples of how ‘Britishness’ is demonstrated through each of these culture categories? Can you think of any others? British Values

5. Whilst ‘Britishness’ is reflected in our food, recreation, family life, religion and art, etc, it is probably no where more poignantly present than in our values; which inform the basis of much of our British culture. Watch the clip below to begin to think about what these values might be: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HsxDiVdcyA British values Today, Ofsted requires all schools ‘to promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs’ We will explore each of these in the SMSC4SCHOOLS British Values ppts. British Values

6. You search results are likely to comprise of red telephone boxes, London buses, the Union Jack, rugby, cricket, upper classes, etc British Values Return to slide

7. Introducing British Values • Explore the concept of ‘Britishness’ • Begin to examine British Values British Values