Theatre, Teens, Sex Ed: Are We There Yet?
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| Rating | : | 4.15 (544 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1772120065 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 496 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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B. Wolinsky said How to use drama to teach sex ed.. Since 1998, the play “Are We There Yet?” has been used in Canada to teach impressionable teenagers about sex. The reasons behind it are many; for starters, kids are having sex earlier than ever, and secondly, sex education in schools is often minimal. Some teenagers believe that
Theatre, Teens, Sex Ed will be a valuable resource for academics, practitioners, and specialist readerships in the fields of theatre, sex education, sociology, and public health.. The play and program were the subject of a major impact assessment and researchers of many kinds examined how and why theatre can make change. This comprehensive, well-organized volume by two leading experts offers a rich diversity of material and analysis. Using participatory theatre can break the uncomfortable silence, and with over 700 performances across Canada, Jane Heather's play Are We There Yet? has been an effective tool for teaching teen sexuality since 1998. When the topic is sex, fear and embarrassment prevent frank and meaningful communication between teens and adults. The play appears in the volume and is available for separate purchase as a reproducible PDF, and a video production of examples of theatrical participation is included on a pocketed DVD
She directs contemporary and original theatrical work.Jane Heather is a playwright and Associate Professor in the Department of Drama at the University of Alberta. Both have worked extensively creating theatre for change in collaboration with communities.. Jan Selman is Professor in the Department of Drama at the University of Alberta in Ed
This book not only has great advice on using drama to teach kids about sex, it also comes with a CD to accompany the book. I would recommend this for educators who are implementing a high school sex ed program." Full post at bit/1wFHYA6 (Olive Branch United Blog, 2015-01-29) . "In an age when internet porn is widely available, and children are being sexualized at an early age, it has become more important than ever to teach young people about sex