The proudest blue – Ibtihaj Muhammed

 

Text: The proudest blue – Ibtihaj Muhammed

lesson plan by Andrew Moffat www.no-outsiders.com

Enquiry question: In the UK, who decides what you wear?

RSE links: Respectful relationships- the importance of respecting others, even when they are very different from them (for example, physically, in character, personality or backgrounds), or make different choices or have different preferences or beliefs

Success Criteria: I know how people in my community are different / I can show respect to people different to me

Starter: What is hijab? Who wears hijab and why? Who decides whether a person wears hijab or not, is it a choice? How do you think a person feels when they first wear something different?

Main: Read “The proudest blue” and discuss as you go along. There are some key moments; make sure you catch these questions:

-          When someone first asks what her sister is wearing, why does Faizah whisper?

-          How does the girl reply? (“Oh”) why is that a good reply? (no judgement)

-          When the boy points and laughs, asking why, how are Asiya’s friends responding? What options does she have at this point, what options do her friends have?

-          Mum says, “if you understand who you are, one day they will too”- what does this mean?

Activity: show this photo, ask what do children think is happening

A football match in Jordan was stopped mid-game when the hijab slipped of the head of one of the players. Instead of playing on, the opposing team (who were not wearing hijabs) stopped to surround their opponent so she could fix her hijab before playing on, They made a protective huddle around her for 30 seconds.
A video of the incident has been shared online over 4 million times and people across the world are praising the team for their humanity.
Until 2014 women Fifa did not allow players to wear hijabs but the ban was overturned and the first hijab was worn in a Fifa match in October 2016.

-          Why do you think Fifa did not allow players to wear hijab before 2016?

Children write to Fifa to either agree or disagree with the decision, explaining their reasoning. Show in your letter that you understand what hijab is and why some people choose to wear it.

Plenary:  “don’t carry around the hurtful words that others say. Drop them. They are not yours to keep.”- what do you think of this advice? Is it hard to drop hurtful words?

Why is this story about No Outsiders?

No Outsiders: Everyone different, everyone welcome by Andrew Moffat

www.no-outsiders.com

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