MY HOMETOWN - Episode 26 - Give The Guy A Chance
MY HOMETOWN - (40x24 min) by Canadian Poet Jean Mercier • 24m
In this episode: • rivalry • dealing with difficult people and situations • bullying • forgiveness • valuing one’s position • parent / child relationships • acceptance of others • dealing with death and dying
Eddie is always bugging Thomas about the rivalry of their fathers at the paper factory. It becomes an obsession. What will it take to wake up the boys?
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
This program will enable students:
• to examine ways of dealing with difficult people and difficult situations
• to understand why it is important to see more than one’s own perspective
• to explore rivalry and conflict between peers
• to explore conflict between parents and children
• to appreciate the importance of accepting and valuing others
• to learn strategies for dealing with bullying
• to discuss how to deal with death
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