COURSE ACTIVITIES

Exploring the impact of violence on learning has taught us that opportunities for bringing the whole self to learning are an essential support for people who have been through violence. Such opportunities also help all students learn well as they draw in different sorts of knowledge, different learning styles and multiple intelligences to strengthen learning. In this course, we hope to explore knowledge in a variety of forms in addition to the more usual reading, writing and reflection. Each module will include suggestions for specific activities within each of these areas.

EXPLORING LEARNING

During each module you will have an opportunity to explore:

• Critical material (non-fiction)
• Programs/practices
• Fiction (short story, novel, poetry) and biography
• Movement
• Music
• Visual arts

PLANNING FOR CHANGE

During each module you will:

• Reflect on changes you would like to see in your program.
• Complete an activity to help you plan a Changing Practices research project.

By the end of the course, you will have prepared a proposal for a Changing Practices project.

SHARING AND EXTENDING LEARNING

Throughout the course you will need to:

• Keep a journal.
• Post comments online.
• Develop a portfolio that reflects what you have learned.

You will bring your portfolio to the final workshop and talk about what you have included.

More background information about each of these tasks is included next. You might want to refer to this information when you work on the specific activities during each module.