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Lesson 3: Introduction

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Teacher Note: At the beginning of each video, there appears a screen (see above) that identifies the Program Module and Lesson number for the program to follow. Also included is a brief description of the content or behaviors being taught. In this case, "Peer Pressure Refusal Skills" are the "key actions" being taught. Use this information as an "Advanced Organizer for yourself as well as your students.
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Important Note: Because choosing to use "refusal skills" requires Somewhat sophisticated judgment, saying "no" both verbally and physical are the only "refusal skills" we recommend for students with significant cognitive challenges. If pressuring still occurs after "saying no," we recommend that "Leaving"

Video Synopsis

David and Zach accept a ride from two acquaintances, but now they're faced with the decision to drink alcohol. They both model COLD, HOT and the assertive COOL responses 1o this kind of bullying by using "Peer Pressure Refusal Skills"

Introduction

Before viewing the video, discuss the following. Paraphrase and adapt the content to meet the ability level of your students.

What is peer pressure?

It's when someone tries to persuade you to do something you don't want to do. This form of bullying usually comes from a friend or an acquaintance.

What are some of the ways someone might "pressure" you into doing something?

They might call you "chicken" or "a baby" or teil you "everyone's else is doing it." They may promise to be your best friend ("You're my best friend. Would I make you do something that's bad?"), threaten to withdraw friendship ("I won't want to be your friend if you don’t."), threaten to make you lose respect in others' eyes (°l tell everyone what happened and no one will want to be your friend") or any other promise/threat that may be emotionally persuasive.

How many of you have experienced "peer pressure."

It's something that has happened to all of us. The teacher may want to share his/her own experiences so the students feel comfortable about sharing their own experiences.

Video Introduction

David and Zach accept a ride from two acquaintances and now they're being pressured to drink beer. They have three ways to react to this emotional bullying (peer pressure). They can be COLD; they can be HOT or they can BeCool.