Writing comments in a public space STORY DESCRIPTION
PUPILS AGE: SELF-REFLECTION QUESTIONS
NON-FORMAL GROUP ACTIVITIES
A conflict occurred between two members of the school staff. When both sides couldn’t resolve the problem privately, they decided to take it publicly. The local newspapers picked up the story and decided to publish it. One of the students, his name is Tom, found that story online and wrote a comment regarding the issue. Quickly enough he got involved in comments which revealed even more shocking news about the general school activity, which was interpreted sarcastically and mostly false. But it had a negative effect on the school's integrity publicly. Empathetically, he wrote things, not only about himself but also what slandered the entire school community. There was an interpersonal incident between members of the school community. Failing to resolve the conflict with each other turned the conflict into a public interpretation of the relationship. An information message about the event appeared in the media. People commented on the situation in various ways. One school student, Tom, after reading a message in the media, reacted and wrote a comment. Tom crept into the commentator’s conversation and wrote down various things that revealed inappropriate/criminal behavior by other students at the school. Empathetically, he wrote things, not only about himself but also what slandered the entire school community. The comment was sarcastic and intolerant of the participants in the event. The school social pedagogue noticed the comments and found out the person's identity. It was one of the students in the school with whom there was a conversation about such behavior. 14-15 YEARS
1. What is the concern in this story? 2. What do you think was being said to the protagonist of this story? 3. How special/important is this behavior of Tom in this story? 4. How would you act in such a situation? 5. What if you notice intolerant behavior online? 6. Maybe I had to experience, see, hear a similar situation as things unfolded? Resolved, not paid attention? 7. What can we learn from such a story? Objective: to find out who / what is respectful communication in public space. Tools: room, situation, paper, pens, recommendations for students. Methods: theoretical material, case study, session, discussion. This session requires the involvement of participants. ~ 30 young people 14-15 years. age. 1 or 2 academic hours
