About the Film and Teaching Pack
The focus of the teaching pack is directed at the primary curriculum, offering suggestions for use in SPHE, History, Geography, Visual Arts, Mathematics, and more. The pack consists of two sections: background information for teachers, and a comphrehensive set of lesson materials outlining creative and exciting ideas for use in any lesson plan.
The ‘Teachers’ Information’ section features a detailed list of books and resouces; a guide to using images in the clasroom; useful links and contacts that relate to the topics of cultural diversity and inclusion; and in addition, a glossary of terms and definitions.
The second section of the pack sketches a range of topics that can be covered in the classroom through lesson ideas or discussion points. These include: Family, Cultural Diversity, Schools, Diversity in the Classroom, Visas and Passports, Country of Focus, Communications, Cityscapes and Transport. The teacher may choose to cover some or all of the suggested activites, depending on what is relevant to the needs of the class. The pack thus offers a pick-and-mix rather than a prescriptive approach.
This is a brand new and highly creative resource for teachers and an important asset for intercultural education, one which promises to engage and captivate children.
Review of Teaching Pack - InTouch, December 2007
The Memory Box - Film & Teaching Pack
Introducing an exciting new resource for primary schools on immigration and cultural diversity in Ireland: 'The Memory Box: Film and Teaching Pack'.
The Pack includes:
The pack has been written by practicing teachers, Liz Morris and Niamh McGuirk, with a specific focus on implementing the primary school curriculum.
It offers suggestions for use in SPHE, History, Geography, Visual Arts, Mathematics and more.
Click 'More Info' for further details on resource pack and a review by Barbara O'Toole, Marino Institute of Education.
Please click resources for details on how to purchase this pack.