CLU3M – Unit 2 – Lesson 8: The Ontario Human Rights Code

Overview

Duration

100 minutes x 2

Lesson Objective

• To learn about the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Lesson Outcomes

• Define key terms relevant to the Human Rights Code.
• Explain the content of the Ontario Human Rights Code.
• Analyse cases where human rights have been breached according to the code.
• Assess the effectiveness of the Human Rights Code.

The Lesson

Sequence | Lesson 8a.

1. Starter: Human Rights Quiz.
2. What is discrimination? [class discussion].
3. Task 1. Types of Discrimination [key terms group activity].
4. Ontario Human Rights Code [teacher led instruction and note taking].
5. Task 2. Ontario Human Rights Code [Individual Analysis]
6. Task 3. Human Rights Quiz [formative assessment].
7. Review: Time for TedED [critical thinking exercise].

Sequence | Lesson 8b

1. Main Task Part 1. Forum Activity – Case Study Analysis.
2. Main Task Part 2. Forum Activity – Reporting back on Case Studies.

External Resources

GlobalGeek Resources