Time: At least two periods or till the teacher is satisfied.
Learning objective: To enable the students to understand that identity is not from things, it is through our attitude, behaviour, values and wisdom.
Direction of discussion (For Teachers): We often want to look attractive and likeable to others and that is why we make a lot of effort by wearing good clothes, getting a new pen or pencil, bringing a new toy etc. We think that material things are our identity but it is important to understand that a person’s identity is not restricted to his/her clothes or looks. For example, a nurse without her uniform would still be a nurse.
Story
Henry Ford was a big entrepreneur who would dress very simply to the office and factory. His employees would wonder at this and discuss among themselves that their boss had so much money and yet he dressed to office in such a simple way.
One day, his secretary mustered the courage to ask him, “Sir, you’ve so much money that you can afford the best clothes in the world. Then why do you dress so simply to work?”
Henry Ford smiled and said, “Everyone here knows who I am. Why should I dress in expensive clothes and worry about showing off to people that I am Henry Ford.”
After a few days, Henry Ford went on a world tour. He visited many places but he continued to dress simply. Now, his secretary again asked him, “Sir, no one knows you here. So, you should dress in good, expensive clothes.”
Henry Ford smiled again and said, “Why should I worry about my dressing, particularly for those who don’t even know me?”
Day 1
Proposed questions for discussion
1. In the society, are all those people recognised and respected who wear expensive, branded clothes? Discuss that a person’s recognition is not dependent on his/her clothes.
2. On what basis does a person get recognition and respect in society?
3. What would you do to get recognition and respect for yourself?
4. Name someone whom you respect. Also share the main reason(s) why you respect him/her.
At home – Observe, Enquire, Understand (for students)
The students will see if they recognise and respect people around them because of their dressing or because of some excellence. Alongside, students will look closely if those who have recognition and respect in society pay more attention to their dressing or their behaviour.
Ask the students to sit quietly for 1-2 minutes and reflect on the essence drawn from the day’s discussion.
Day 2
Start the class with mindfulness – ask the students to focus on their breath for 2-3 minutes.
1. If anyone you know wears ordinary clothes, would it change his/her identity? Why yes/why not?
2. Does a person’s identity depend on good, expensive clothing or on their qualities? Give examples of famous people and share their qualities. (Teachers may share the example of Mahatma Gandhi if a student doesn’t come up with it.)
3. Is someone’s recognition based on his/ her clothes? (If a doctor is not wearing his/her white coat, is he/she not a doctor then, or can someone become a doctor by wearing a white coat?)
Ask the students to sit quietly for 1-2 minutes and reflect on the essence drawn from the day’s discussion
Learning objective: To enable the students to understand that identity is not from things, it is through our attitude, behaviour, values and wisdom.
Direction of discussion (For Teachers): We often want to look attractive and likeable to others and that is why we make a lot of effort by wearing good clothes, getting a new pen or pencil, bringing a new toy etc. We think that material things are our identity but it is important to understand that a person’s identity is not restricted to his/her clothes or looks. For example, a nurse without her uniform would still be a nurse.
Story
Henry Ford was a big entrepreneur who would dress very simply to the office and factory. His employees would wonder at this and discuss among themselves that their boss had so much money and yet he dressed to office in such a simple way.
One day, his secretary mustered the courage to ask him, “Sir, you’ve so much money that you can afford the best clothes in the world. Then why do you dress so simply to work?”
Henry Ford smiled and said, “Everyone here knows who I am. Why should I dress in expensive clothes and worry about showing off to people that I am Henry Ford.”
After a few days, Henry Ford went on a world tour. He visited many places but he continued to dress simply. Now, his secretary again asked him, “Sir, no one knows you here. So, you should dress in good, expensive clothes.”
Henry Ford smiled again and said, “Why should I worry about my dressing, particularly for those who don’t even know me?”
Day 1
Proposed questions for discussion
1. In the society, are all those people recognised and respected who wear expensive, branded clothes? Discuss that a person’s recognition is not dependent on his/her clothes.
2. On what basis does a person get recognition and respect in society?
3. What would you do to get recognition and respect for yourself?
4. Name someone whom you respect. Also share the main reason(s) why you respect him/her.
At home – Observe, Enquire, Understand (for students)
The students will see if they recognise and respect people around them because of their dressing or because of some excellence. Alongside, students will look closely if those who have recognition and respect in society pay more attention to their dressing or their behaviour.
Ask the students to sit quietly for 1-2 minutes and reflect on the essence drawn from the day’s discussion.
Day 2
Start the class with mindfulness – ask the students to focus on their breath for 2-3 minutes.
- Have some students repeat the story. If required, the teacher may help them.
- Some other students can share their storytelling experiences from home in small groups.
- The first day’s discussion questions can be used for the remaining students.
1. If anyone you know wears ordinary clothes, would it change his/her identity? Why yes/why not?
2. Does a person’s identity depend on good, expensive clothing or on their qualities? Give examples of famous people and share their qualities. (Teachers may share the example of Mahatma Gandhi if a student doesn’t come up with it.)
3. Is someone’s recognition based on his/ her clothes? (If a doctor is not wearing his/her white coat, is he/she not a doctor then, or can someone become a doctor by wearing a white coat?)
Ask the students to sit quietly for 1-2 minutes and reflect on the essence drawn from the day’s discussion
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- Alexander and Diogenes
- The Mind Palace
- Rabia’s Needle
- What is real and what is fake?
- How much land?
- Ego’s room
- Turban
- My Identity
- Arunima Sinha
- Socrates’ three questions
- Three labourers, three perspectives
- Serene water
- Who is speaking?
- The kite string
- A big man
- Brother, not a burden
- All together
- Sugar in milk
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