In this KS4 PSHE lesson, students examine themes of power, control, emotional vulnerability, and accountability through Adolescence (Episode 3, Part 2).
Titled You Don’t Control Me, this lesson zooms in on Jamie’s interactions with the psychologist, revealing how his behaviour reflects a deep struggle for dominance and a lack of emotional regulation. Using Socratic Circle discussion, students will explore how control, insecurity, and harmful beliefs about gender dynamics can affect relationships and self-perception. They will also consider how emotional support and intervention may (or may not) shift harmful attitudes.
Key Themes Explored in this lesson:
- Control and emotional outbursts
- Respect and boundaries in communication
- Gender dynamics and the treatment of women
- The challenges of accountability and remorse
- Emotional regulation and influence
What’s included:
- Full lesson presentation
- Starter and exit tasks
- Clear learning objectives
- Socratic discussion format guidance
Note: This lesson is designed to be used with the Adolescence Socratic Circle Teacher’s Guide (available in my Tes shop), which includes:
- Episode summaries
- Vocabulary and key definitions
- In-depth discussion questions
- Safeguarding notes
- Teacher reflections and extension ideas
Using the Student Guide and Parent Guide alongside this lesson will further support classroom dialogue. The full Adolescence bundle is the most cost-effective way to access all resources.
Explore the full unit:
This is Lesson 9 of a 16-part PSHE series built around the Adolescence series. Visit my TES shop to explore the full bundle, which includes:
- 16 complete lesson presentations
- Teacher’s Socratic Circle Guide
- Student reflection workbook
- Parent support guide
- Final project and assessment rubric
All resources are aligned with PSHE Association guidance and statutory RSE content.
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