The Happy Human - Mental Health and RSHE- Part 2

Based on historical sources and using active learning and critical thinking activities the lessons cover issues such as sexuality, identity, mental health, desire, equality etc.

Teacher at training said: “Using real historical elements to promote discussion, and show students current issues and topics have been on going for a really long time.”

Written by Gertie Whitfield, the 6 lessons are designed for you to adapt or select ideas for most effective use in your school community. It is based on historical sources varying from local stories to international stories. Using history for PSHE has proved to be highly effective distancing tool to tackle sensitive issues. The history has been designed to be diverse and relevant.

"Completely new educational resource that is relevant and has lots of areas that can be used within the setting I work in. " said by a teacher at training.

This builds on Part 1 which is also available but can be used on its own.

A Year 10 student in the trial said: “Active learning helps me remember and understand things easier.

This resource is a collaboration between:
• Gertie Whitfield – creative historian, resource writer and RSHE specialist and trainer.
• Professor Julia Hirst (SHU) - sexualities, sexual health and gender, relationships and sexualities education.
• Professor Alison Twells (SHU) – history of religious cultures, gender, class and imperialism/transnationalism.
• Cuan Jacques – Assistant Head in charge of PD