Faithfulness & Trustworthiness: The Trust Test
Introduce the lesson and welcome students.
Talking Points:
- Welcome students and introduce the lesson's title: 'Faithfulness & Trustworthiness: The Trust Test'.
- Explain that today we'll be looking at examples from real life to see what trustworthiness looks like.
What are Faithfulness & Trustworthiness?
Define key concepts clearly so that the students understand the basic ideas.
Talking Points:
- Ask students if they have heard of 'faithfulness' and 'trustworthiness'.
- Explain these terms in simple language.
Present the first scenario and encourage discussion among students.
Talking Points:
- Describe the scenario clearly and ask students if the described behavior shows trustworthiness.
Encourage the students to think about the actions in the scenario and discuss as a class.
Facilitate group discussion and ask students to provide their opinions.
Ask students to relate this scenario to their personal experience if possible.
Discuss the consequences of the behavior in the scenario.
Engage students in discussing a positive example of faithfulness.
Prompt a discussion on what could have been done differently.
Encourage students to think about honesty and responsibility.
Ask students for potential alternative actions in this scenario.
Summarize the behaviors and encourage reflection.
Why Trustworthiness Matters
Discuss why being trustworthy is important for building friendships and a safe community.
Talking Points:
- Trust leads to stronger relationships.
- Being trustworthy means others can rely on you.
Consequences of Broken Trust
Illustrate the impact of breaking trust on personal relationships and feelings using relatable examples.
Recap the lesson's main points and encourage students to share ways they can be trustworthy in their daily lives.
Talking Points:
- Highlight key scenarios and main takeaways.
- Ask students how they will demonstrate trustworthiness moving forward.
