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Do Parents Matter?

Teacher Notes

 

Activity 1: Raising Awareness

This activity is a warm-up/raising awareness activity which can be used directly before and after viewing the programme, or it can be used independently of the programme to discuss the main issues/key ideas inherent in bringing up children.

(a) This part is meant to be a whole class and / or group discussion lasting 5—10 minutes.

If the programme is used then students:

  • May find it useful, before viewing the programme, to pool their existing understanding of the problem.
  • May also find it helpful to jot down key words while watching, as a basis for Activity (b) — discussion of the programme’s underlying ideas.

(b) This part can be used after viewing the programme and is meant to be a whole class and/or group discussion lasting 20—30 minutes. It can be used independently of the programme as well.

Activity 2: Do Your Parents Matter?

This activity is meant to be a whole class and/or group discussion lasting 15—20 minutes.

Activity 3: Do Not Blame the Parents

This activity is meant to be a whole class and/or group discussion lasting 15—20 minutes.