Tools for Change: An Educator's Resource Site

Author(s): Video: Danielle Prohom Olson   Guide: Jenny Matthews

Publisher: Monica Blais

Type of Resource: Video

Target Grades: 9-12  

Canadian Resource? Yes

Resource formally evaluated? Yes

What is the source, internet link, or article title for viewing the formal evaluation of this resource? www.yesmeansyes.com   www.youth.society.uvic.ca

Subject Areas:N/A

(where noted: Consistently (C)   Often (O))

Exploring Well-Being Through Relationships

This video shares knowledge with students about:

• healthy relationships(C)
• the importance of healthy relationships in our lives(C)
• how healthy relationships support a healthy sense of well-being(C)
• how to differentiate between healthy/equal relationships, and relationships that are harmful/unequal(C)
• how relationships are characterized by growth and change(C)
• how our actions/choices impact the well-being of others(C)
• how the actions/choices of others impact on our own well-being(C)

This video provides opportunities for students to acquire skills by allowing them to:

• explore relationships from their own perspectives and experiences(C)
• define values of healthy, supportive and caring relationships(C)
• develop self-awareness(C)
• explore empathy
• explore interpersonal respect(C)
• respond to the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of characters in the video

Exploring Social Relations of Violence, Oppression and Equality

This video shares knowledge with students about:

• social structures of inequality, marginalization/exclusion, and discrimination(C)
• social relationships of marginalization and exclusion as forms of violence
• multiple and intersecting social structures of inequality and oppression, such as oppression on the basis of gender, race, socio-economic status, ability/disability, sexual orientation, culture etc.
• a gender analysis of social relations(C)
• how values and biases are used to exclude individuals and groups of individuals
• the relationships between societal influences and individual experiences of the multiple forms and contexts of violence(C)
• the varied forms of violence in different contexts (home, schools, communities, institutions, policies, media etc.
• a critical analysis of “power” by exploring the difference between “power over” and “power with” (empowerment)(C)
• social experiences/identities of privilege and vulnerability
• social relations of equality, inclusion, and empowerment

Exploring Identity, Gender, and Diversity

This video shares knowledge with students about:

• the diversity of social identities
• the fact that identities are multifaceted and fluid rather than fixed
• social identities and experiences within the context of multiple or different social structures
• how social experiences are influenced by identity and social location
• understanding of “differences” on the basis of gender, race, socio-economic status, ability/disability, sexual orientation, culture etc. in ways that move away from thinking in terms of “better than/worse than”

This video provides opportunities for students to:

• respectfully explore identities, experiences, and values different from their own

Developing Connections, Creative Thinking and Participation

This video:

• provides better insights into the lives of children/youth
• gives students ideas of how to relate to others in respectful and inclusive ways
• offer students strategies for personal and/or social change for the promotion of healthy and equal relationships
• provides students with knowledge on choices/actions that promote well-being, mutual empowerment and respect
• engages students in learning conflict resolution/anti-violence strategies
• shares knowledge with students about where to seek out help and support

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This video is designed for youth 14-18 years of age. It discusses gender stereotypes, labels and communication only as it relates to sexuality. The video is created by teens for teens and involves discussion about consent for sexuality without violence. It encourages youths to open dialogue surrounding their concept of what healthy relationships look and sound like in a dating scenario. It contains an accompanying video guide which assists the educator in introducing the material contained in the video, tips for discussion, disclosures, and disclosure guidelines. There is an accompanying website accessible by students and educators.