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Sub-Strand:H8.2.2.1 Resilience and proactive behaviour
Define resiliency
Resiliency is the ability to bounce back or recover quickly from difficulties, challenges, or setbacks. It means being strong, flexible, and able to cope with stress or hardship.
Discuss situations where resiliency is shown
Resiliency can be shown in situations such as:
- A student failing a test but studying harder for the next one.
- A child being bullied but still showing kindness and reporting it to a teacher.
- A family losing their home in a natural disaster but staying hopeful and working together to rebuild.
- A player being injured during a game but working hard to recover and return stronger.
Identify ways or strategies of showing resilience
Ways or strategies to show resilience include:
- Staying positive and hopeful even during tough times.
- Asking for help or talking to someone you trust.
- Problem-solving and thinking of solutions to challenges.
- Taking care of your health – eating well, sleeping enough, and staying active.
- Believing in yourself (self-esteem) and knowing that challenges can be overcome.
Role-play 3 or more situations showing resilience
Example Role-Play Scenarios:
- A student fails a math test but decides to ask the teacher for help and practices every day.
- A child loses in a school competition but congratulates the winner and keeps practicing to do better next time.
- A student is left out of a group but stays confident and makes new friends by being kind and helpful.
- A child has to move to a new school and is scared, but gradually makes new friends and does well in class.
Questions
Multiple Choice Questions
- What does resiliency mean?
a) Giving up when things are hard
b) Avoiding difficult tasks
c) Bouncing back from challenges
d) Ignoring problems - Which of the following is an example of resiliency?
a) A student giving up after failing a test
b) A child hiding problems from adults
c) A player quitting after getting injured
d) A student studying harder after failing a test - Which is not a way to show resilience?
a) Staying positive
b) Blaming others
c) Talking to someone you trust
d) Believing in yourself - How can someone cope with a difficult situation in a healthy way?
a) Eat junk food to feel better
b) Ask for help and think of solutions
c) Pretend nothing happened
d) Stay angry and upset
True or False
- Resilient people never face problems.
→ False - Asking for help is a sign of resilience.
→ True - Resiliency means avoiding stress at all costs.
→ False - Taking care of your health helps build resilience.
→ True
Fill in the Blanks
- __________ is the ability to bounce back from setbacks or stress.
- A child who is __________ but still reports it and remains kind is showing resilience.
- One strategy of being resilient is to stay __________ even in tough times.
- Getting enough sleep and eating well are ways to take care of your __________.
Short Answer Questions
- What is resiliency?
- Give one real-life example of a person showing resilience.
- List two ways someone can show resilience when facing a challenge.
- Why is it important to believe in yourself when going through hard times?
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