New Courses Offered
Posted by Culturelab on 03.11.07
Culturelab is offering a series of one and two day training course in the following: 1). Drama Workshops, 2). Domestic Violence Awareness, 3). Conflict Resolution, and
4). Equalities and Diversity.
1). Drama Workshops:
Culturelab believes strongly that through community and educational outreach work theatre can spearhead social change and offer participants opportunities to express themselves and to explore problems & solutions in the safe environment of ‘play acting'
What we offer
We offer a series of drama workshops to children of both primary and secondary age incorporating a range of theatrical techniques including: improvisation and forum theatre, script writing & plot development and performance poetry. Using these techniques in our workshops for schools and community groups, we can cover the following issues:Conflict resolution,Bullying & peer pressure, Drugs and alcohol, Transitions (leaving schools, etc) Raising Aspirations, Sex & relationships,Emotional Health & Well Being,Domestic violence,Anti social behaviour techniques, Teenage pregnancy, Gun & knife crime
Along with facilitating a range of theatre skills and games for children and young people, Drama workshops and theatre are essential in a child's education, as well as providing teachers with an invaluable pedagogic tool.
Our drama workshops will introduce teachers to new techniques and also provide them with the opportunity to engage in the learning as participants as well as teachers.
Our workshops embed elements of the national curriculum, thus adding value to the teaching. We work with the students in an engaging way emphasising creativity as an educational tool.
Through our workshop programme, we aim to give all young people the chance of a positive future by helping them to learn in ways that motivate and stretch them and enable them to achieve; engage in positive developmental activities; make informed choices about their lives and benefit from high-quality, targeted support before problems escalate.
aimed at now has three new courses available to deliver.
2) Domestic Violence Awareness:
Each session has a variety of techniques and styles that are innovative and creative, providing debate and discussion around specific themes.
Case studies and drama techniques are used in the sessions to give more understanding of the realities of domestic violence.
There are six essential elements to the programme, which will be covered over a two day period (six hours per day). Participants will be encouraged to reflect and assess each session, with the completion of an evaluation form.
Programme Aims
The aims for each session are to give a greater understanding and knowledge of domestic violence. The outcomes are to raise awareness of the implications of domestic violence and therefore become more empathetic to the needs of those experiencing domestic violence. The programme will also be demonstrating the importance of a non-judgemental approach to those experiencing Domestic Violence. Furthermore, the programme seeks to inform, impart information, and develop personal and social skills, whilst also looking at prevention and detection. At the end of the programme all those taking part will be signposted towards further learning, advice and guidance.
On completion of the programme participants are given a certificate, detailing the themes covered and also a portfolio of information on each theme covered for future reference.
The sessions can be tailor made for all levels of learning abilities.
3). Conflict Resolution
Professional Training in Conflict Resolution for hostel, housing and drop-in staff
Short Fuse Framing Client issues of homelessness, substance misuse, English as a second language, emotion management, barriers to learning and poverty can often lead to staff feeling under attack and threatened by clients.
This two day course aims to empower professionals around issues of anger, and to give them
an opportunity to discuss situations which happen at work in a safe and confidential environment. Both days will use discussion, freeze frames, role play and question and answer sessions.
4). Equalities and Diversity.
