Social Responsibility

In our Physical Education Student Leadership or (PESL) class we have been learning about how to be socially responsible and learning to be nicer and better people.

Resource A: Hellison’s Model of Social Responsibility

Level	Level of Social Responsibility	Skills/descriptors
5	Beyond the classroom	·         Tries all these goals in other areas of school and life. ·         Is a role model. ·         Assist others in reaching this level.
4	Helping others and leadership	·         Shows good interpersonal skills (is sensitive towards others, shows care and compassion). ·         Listens and responds without being judgemental. ·         Helps others when they want help or need it. ·         Recognises the needs and feelings of others. ·         Shows inner strength (the ability to resist peer pressure and step up as a leader). ·         Makes sure all players in the group have an equal opportunity to be involved. ·         Acknowledges other teams’ skills or efforts. ·         Proactively applies fair play/honest rules. ·         Happily accepts others as part of the group.
3	Self-direction	·         Demonstrates on-task independence (can do the task without the teacher standing over them). ·         Sets goals and self-standards. ·         Shows the courage to resist peer pressure (focus on achieving what’s best for them). ·         Is fully involved and active (but not dominating). ·         Plays by the rules.
2	Participation and effort	·         Is self-motivated. ·         Tries their best and never give ups. ·         Tries new things and persists when the going gets tough. ·         Redefines success (it may be achieving a goal, it maybe winning a competition). ·         Can take part as directed and improves efforts to contribute independently. ·         Participates in game (not fully involved).
1	Respect for the rights and feelings of others	·         Shows self-control (No verbal or physical abuse i.e. name calling). ·         Includes everyone (NO intimidation, bullying or hogging equipment). ·         Solves conflicts peacefully. ·         Does not disrupt the work and play of others.

The level I am working at is 3 - 4 according to my teacher and peers, because I don't show and use every skill at level 4. I feel I am in between level 3 and 4 because I try my best every time in class to be the best I can be but I do not show every skill in level 4. I know I always try my best because my teacher always encourages me to do my best and get involved with everything in class. My teacher at the end of each P.E session always gives my fellow class peers and I constructive criticism to help build each and every one of our characters and shows us a different and better way to present ourselves.