
In this KS4 PSHE lesson, students explore key ideas around masculinity, emotional expression, and peer influence through Episode 3, Part 1 of Adolescence.
Titled It’s Not a Trick, It’s Just a Conversation, this lesson focuses on the first interview between Jamie and the psychologist. Students will discuss how trust, power, and emotional communication shape the dialogue. Using Socratic Circle methods, they will reflect on the internal struggles boys may face when expressing feelings and how cultural expectations and online messaging can influence their behaviour and beliefs about gender, relationships, and control.
Key Themes Explored in this lesson:
- Masculinity and emotional pressure
- Control, insecurity, and communication
- Influence of online ideas and group dynamics
- Relationships and respect
- The role of psychological support in youth services
What’s included:
- Full lesson presentation
- Starter and exit task
- Clear learning objectives
- Socratic discussion format guidance
Note: This lesson is designed to go with the Adolescence Socratic Circle Teacher’s Guide (see my Tes shop) which includes:
- Episode summaries
- Vocabulary and key definitions
- Discussion questions for each part
- Safeguarding notes and teaching guidance
- Teacher’s commentary
- Optional extension activities
Pairing this lesson with the Student Guide and Parent Guide will help students build confidence before participating in discussion. Purchasing the full Adolescence bundle is the most cost-effective way to access all materials.
Explore the full unit:
This is Lesson 8 of a 16-part PSHE series based on Adolescence. Visit my TES shop to access the full bundle, which includes:
- 16 complete lesson presentations
- Teacher’s Socratic Guide
- Student workbook
- Parent support guide
- Final project guidance and assessment rubric
All resources are aligned with PSHE Association recommendations and support statutory RSE content.
Relevant tags:
pshe teaching resources ks4 | adolescence series | masculinity and emotion ks4 | student-led discussion | healthy relationships | communication skills lesson | critical thinking in pshe | KS4 socratic circle | gender expectations in adolescence | teacher-created resources
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