Belonging: The Search for Acceptance
Belonging: the Search for Acceptance is recommended to support a variety of senior secondary school curricula related to human and societal behaviours and relationships, e.g., Social Science and Religious Studies courses.
Description
Authors : Beth Porter , Greg Rogers
LArche Canada Foundation
Video - VHS, 52 minutes, plastic case (Windborne Productions)
Study guide - 40 pages, b/w, coil-bound, softcover
Grades : 9-12
Concepts : Bullying, conflict, immigration, refugees, character education, community values, religious education, civics,Jean Vanier, L'Arche, leadership development, social justice
Subjects : Career Guidance and Life Skills, Social Sciences
CSC Evaluation
Curriculum Correlation
Belonging: The Search for Acceptance supports a variety of senior secondary school curricula related to human and societal behaviours and relationships, e.g., Social Science and Religious Studies courses.
Content
Belonging: The Search for Acceptance includes a video and a study guide. Jean Vanier's profound ideas form the backdrop of the video and are thought-provoking, creative, inspirational, and appropriate for senior high school students. The content information is credible, accurate, and up-to-date. The style used in presenting the information is appropriate for the audience.
Methodology
The video and accompanying study guide engage students in a rich array of learning activities that develop understanding, promote awareness, and heighten sensitivity to issues surrounding belonging, acceptance, community building, and leadership. They serve as valuable tools for making appropriate curriculum links. The suggestion of viewing the video in its entirety prior to breaking down the various sections is a logical approach that supports students' understanding of the context for the material. The suggested activities are multifaceted and require students to use problem-solving and creative and higher-level thinking skills. These activities are suitable, challenging, stimulating, and relevant for senior secondary school students.
Assessment
Although no direct assessment strategies are referenced, the study guide introduces students to a series of personal reflection questions, group activities, and research assignments that can be used to demonstrate learning in an appropriate and meaningful manner.
Format
Each of the four disks is individually packaged in a durable plastic case. The format is suitable for use in both school and home settings. Each volume allows up to 40 students to use the program at once. Installation and navigation are straightforward and intuitive. The inclusion of both a basic and advanced program for each of the mathematics areas provides for students of differing ability levels.
Bias
Belonging: The Search for Acceptance celebrates the dignity and diversity of humanity. The materials challenge students to reflect upon the beliefs they have that are associated with appearance, disabilities, family structures, gender, race, culture, and socio-economic status. It sensitively encourages people to rethink the vision they hold for the world and to adopt a new vision that promotes the ideal that every human being is beloved, has significant value, and should be recognized as important. By doing so, this resource indicates ways of addressing bias and inclusion issues.
Review Recommendation
Belonging: the Search for Acceptance is recommended to support a variety of senior secondary school curricula related to human and societal behaviours and relationships, e.g., Social Science and Religious Studies courses.
Contact Information
Beth Porter
Coordinator of Educational Initiatives
LArche Canada Foundation
10265 Yonge Street
Richmond Hill, ON L4C 4Y7
905-770-7696 ext. 108
Fax: 905-884-4819
e-mail: eporter@larchecanada.org
http://www.larche.ca
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