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Program Flyer: Mental Health in Children: Superheroes & Princesses- The Effects of Media on Gender Identity
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This program has no available dates/times and can not be requested.
| Professional Development Provider | Cooperating School Districts New Links to New Learning | |
| Contact Information |
Rebecca Morrison rmorrison@csd.org Cooperating School Districts 1460 Craig Road St. Louis, MO 63146 United States Phone: (314) 692-1274 Fax: (314) 872-9128 |
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| Program Type |
Program Series There will be 5 videoconferences for the 2009-2010 school year. You may participate in all 5, or in any one individual event. |
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| Program Rating | This program has not yet been evaluated. | |
| Target Audience | Education: Teacher, Paraprofessional, Media Specialist/Librarian, Administrator | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | no limit | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | no limit | |
| Primary Disciplines | Media Literacy | |
| Secondary Disciplines | Special Needs, Mental Health | |
| Program Description | Media is the vehicle of pop culture. Music, television, internet, video games, and movies spend billions of dollars to grab the attention of young people. In the meantime, these forms of media send powerful messages about what it means to be cool, attractive, and even male or female. Learn current research on the effects of media on gender roles from preschool to high school and how simple classroom discussions can help empower young people to understand their own gender identity. | |
| Program Format | Sara Whitlock of BJC School Outreach & Youth Development will present on the effects of media on gender identity; questions are encourage throughout the presentation. | |
| Objectives |
Participants will: + Learn current research on the effects of media on gender roles from preschool to high school + Get a better understanding of gender identity + Be able to leave the vc and then lead classroom discussions that can help empower young people |
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| National Staff Development Council Standards to which this program aligns |
Context Standards Staff development that improves the learning of all students: Organizes adults into learning communities Content Standards Staff development that improves the learning of all students: Prepares educators to understand and appreciate all students, create safe, orderly and supportive learning; Provides educators with knowledge and skills to involve families and other stakeholders appropriately |
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| Council of Chief State School Officers Core Competency Standards for Educators to which this program aligns |
The teacher understands how children learn and develop, and can provide learning opportunities that support their intellectual, social and personal development. The teacher accesses students' thinking and experiences as a basis for instructional Activities by, for example, encouraging discussion, listening and responding to group interaction, and eliciting samples of student thinking orally and in writing. |
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| Program Length | 60 minutes | |
| Date/Time Notes | In a series of videoconferences, educational staff can learn about various mental health issues in children & adolescents from BJC School Outreach & Youth Development. Learn about their causes, treatment, and how to access mental health professionals if you spot children in your classrooms whom you feel need help. | |
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees |
Cost per Site: $85.00 |
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| Program Fee Notes | The fee is $85/site; no limit on the # of people at each site; New Links to New Learning members get this program for free. | |
| Cancellation Policy | We will not charge for programs cancelled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice. | |
| Program is Offered Through | Videoconference - H.323 (Polycom, Tandberg, LifeSize, etc...) | |
| Is Recording allowed? | No | |
| The Provider broadcasts over |
ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 384 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 384 K IP |
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| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider | We prefer that schools dial into us or our bridge, but if necessary, we can dial out to them. All ISDN line costs are borne by the school. |
This program has no available dates/times and can not be requested.
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