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DEALING WITH CONFLICTS AND DISCRIMINATION WITH THE THEATRE OF THE OPPRESSED TECHNIQUES
Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at teachers and school staff from pre-school level to primary, secondary, vocational, adult and special needs education, staff of non-government organizations, government and policy makers and company staff as well as students and all those who are interested in use of drama and theatre methods to address conflicts and discrimination in their communities. Participants are expected to have at least B1 level of English proficiency.
Methodology
Methodology is based on theoretical lessons, theatre games and exercises and techniques from the arsenal of the Theatre of the Oppressed as well as discussions and experience comparisons. The course will focus on development of intrapersonal and interpersonal skills for dealing with conflicts and discrimination through participative approach.
Outcomes
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Familiarizing with the Theatre of The Oppressed manifesto and techniques.
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Understanding of discrimination and conflict in diversity of their forms.
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Facilitating understanding of the language of theatre and ability to use its basic elements, the sound, the image and the movement to convey meaning and engage in dialogue.
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Improving understanding of sensations, feelings and thoughts through individual and collective perceptions.
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Facilitating juxtaposition of individual perceptions to form a deeper collective perception.
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Acquisition of games, exercises and techniques for de-mechanizing sensations, feelings, thoughts and perceptions.
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Learning versatile techniques and exercises from the arsenal of The Theatre of The Oppressed for externalizing internalized conflicts, addressing apathy and passivity and enhancing participation.
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Facilitating ability to create and facilitate a Forum Theatre performance.
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Developing communication, collaboration, presentation, problem solving, negotiation, critical and creative thinking skills.
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Improving English fluency (official language of the course).
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Promoting intercultural awareness.
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Sharing experiences of the use of Theatre of the Oppressed methods from different organizations in order to help each of us to be more effective in our work.
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Strengthening the European collaboration among people practicing the Theatre of The Oppressed methods in different contexts.
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Providing insights into different education systems.
Preparation
After registration participants will receive pre-course questionnaire which will be used by the trainer to learn about participants’ teaching backgrounds and to assess their exact needs. Before the beginning of the course a basic reading list will be suggested to participants to prepare for the training. Participants will also be asked to prepare a presentation about themselves, their professional context and their culture. The presentation will be presented on the first day of the course to facilitate networking opportunities. Participants will receive information about the country they are going to visit in order to prepare them for their cultural experience.
Follow up
After the course participants will be asked to share what they have learned with the rest of the staff in their schools. Further books and articles to deepen the topic and contacts with some other practitioners all over Europe and in the world will be suggested by the trainer. The methods shared and explored and the bibliography given will allow the participants to complete and improve their educational path.
5 days programme (25 hours)
course sessions (Monday to Friday)
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Introduction of participants, outline of the programme, warm ups and ice breakers
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Introduction to the Theatre of the Oppressed
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Creating a safe space for laboratory practice and developing the group dynamics
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Theatre games and exercises to get in touch with the body and mind and prepare for deconstruction of situations for analytical study
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Theatre of the Oppressed techniques of still images and body sculpturing for representing and experimenting with situations of conflict and discrimination
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Presentation of outcomes, discussion, evaluation and closing session
cultural and social programme
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Teambuilding and networking activities
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City tour or a cultural trip
10 days programme (50 hours)
course sessions (Monday to Friday + Monday to Friday)
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Introduction of participants, outline of the programme, warm ups and ice breakers
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Introduction to the Theatre of the Oppressed
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Creating a safe space for laboratory practice and developing the group dynamics
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Theatre games and exercises to get in touch with the body and mind and prepare for deconstruction of situations for analytical study
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Theatre of the Oppressed techniques of still images and body sculpturing for representing and experimenting with situations of conflict and discrimination
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Introduction to Forum theatre
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Search for knots and creating an embryo of a forum theatre play
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Practical workshop on production of a forum theatre play to address conflict or discrimination
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Individual support
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Presentation of outcomes, discussion, evaluation and closing session
cultural and social programme
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Teambuilding and networking activities
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City tour or a cultural trip
CERTIFICATE
Each participant will get a course attendance certificate and we will validate the acquired competences on the Europass Mobility upon request. Please note that we have a paperless policy and all the documents will be delivered in digital form.
COURSE FEE
The course fee is 80 € per day. It includes tuition and materials, cultural and social programme, support in preparation and all the administrative work. There are no additional costs or hidden fees. After registration, you will receive a pro-forma invoice which you will have to pay by bank transaction. You will receive the invoice after you attend the course.
SUBSISTENCE
The course fee doesn't include accommodation and meals and participants are responsible to organize them on their own. In some locations we might be able to recommend or organize subsistence for you. Please don't hesitate to contact us to inquire about any specific location.