Drama
Equals and proudly different! Teaching gender through art and theater
6 days
Sandra Salomé
To the development of a sensible and caring school to social problems and the wellbeing ofstudents, teachers need to be closely involved and be the facilitators to social change. Today, school reaches out to creativity and pursues free expression! With that in mind, this training course aims to raise awareness and also promotes information and gender equality. It is important to the healthy growth of a young citizen to acknowledge gender diversity not only at their school but also around the world.
What is gender equality and why do we need it?
Gender equality is when people of all genders have equal rights, responsibilities, and opportunities. Everyone is affected by gender inequality - women, men, trans and gender diverse people, children, and families. It impacts people of all ages and backgrounds. There is an outrageous amount of hate crimes caused by prejudice and lack of information in that matter.
Preventing starts at a young age clearly because inequalities lead to violence and the obstruction of fundamental freedoms. Gender equality prevents social problems, and it is essential for social and economic prosperity. Societies that value women and men as equal are safer and healthier.
What can a pedagogue do to help prevent this infamous problem?
• Inform and prevent about respect, responsibilities, and rights;
• Promote safe and equal society;
• Show and teach tools to equal access to power, resources, and opportunities;
• Teach content from people of all genders;
• Free and careful communication;
• Evade risky and problematic situations through art and theater expression.
Learning Outcomes
Participants to the course will learn to:
Express and educate using drama in the classroom as a teaching method to promote gender equality;
Understand that theater is direct and inclusive;
Effective communication and development of careful terminology;
Applying drama in different learning styles attentive to all genders;
Different outcomes, experiences, and approaches;
Programme
Equals and proudly different! Teaching gender through art and theater
DAY 1
Welcome activity and diagnosis test to understand the concepts known;
Get to know me through theatre!;
Drama tools to promote gender equality;
The importance of individuality.
DAY 2
Energizers;
Theater and genders;
Drama tools and games to outwit problems in the class;
How to practice and celebrate equality;
Social constructions or biological facts.
DAY 3
Ice breakers and shared testimonies;
Gender identity terminology;
Intersexuality, Nonbinary, and transgender;
Technics for sharing stories and promotes security within the classroom.
DAY 4
Stereotypes and social stigmas;
LGBTQ inclusive approaches and Feminism;
Drama activities as solving problems tools;
Role playing with group works.
DAY 5
Discovering Porto (outdoor STEAM competition)
Evaluation of the week (reflection of the main viewpoints)
Summary of key learning points
Certificate ceremony
DAY 6
Rabelo boat tour of the Douro river bridges
Port wine tasting (oenology and Portuguese culture)
Open discussion on possible future collaborations and planning follow up activities
Constructive feedback of the week and the course
Validation of learning outcomes
Note: Understanding the importance of an adaptable work to the needs and profile of the groups the program might suffer some alterations.
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
Course participants will receive training and engage in exercises designed to develop their skills as trainers. The provision of additional materials or resources will be determined based on the course structure and the instructor’s approach to meeting the learning objectives
Course package content:
Services and activities included in the course package are those described above. Please note that accommodation, transport, and meals are not provided.
Cancellation & changes:
Common sense prevails when it comes to cancellations, which are analyzed on a case-by-case basis.