This video package is created to enhance social skills that strengthen leadership, communication and civic engagement. They are created to support conflict mediation sessions and open forum discussions that strengthen a culture of dialogue and constructive conflict transformation at educational institutions, civic centres, businesses, churches and communities. The film excerpts are taken from our feature films Crossing Borders, The Dialogue and American Textures.
Teacher’s Manual & Handouts coming soon
Content
Part 1: Introduction
Suggested session time: 10-30 mins (depending if using one or several clips within one session)
Learning areas: Social Awareness, Empathy, Communication Skills
Part 2: Challenges of Facing Conflicts
Suggested session time: 60-90 mins (depending on the time for discussion)
Learning areas: Critical Thinking, Cross Cultural Awareness, Social Skills
Part 3: Qualities for Staying Present within Conflicts
Suggested session time: 60-90 mins (depending on the time for discussion)
Learning areas: Communication Skills, Social Skills, Personal Development
Part 4: Opportunities within Conflicts
Suggested session time: 60-90 mins (depending on the time for discussion)
Learning areas: Critical Thinking, Social Skills, Civic Engagement
Part 5: Applying Conflict Mediation Skills to Interracial Dialogue
Suggested session time: 30-60 mins (depending if using one or several clips within one session)
Learning areas: Critical Thinking, Communication Skills, Social Skills
The videos below are part of our page Initiating Interracial Dialogue.
- On Breaking down Barriers (10 min) view
- The Cycle of Violence part 1: Maggie Belle’s life story (10 min) view
- The Cycle of Violence part 2: Conflict Resolution Training (24 min) view
Additional: Screening Events and Open Dialogues
Practice communication skills, deepen intercultural understanding and interconnect communities by initiating Screening Discussion Events with the Intercultural Trilogy by Crossing Borders Films.