COMMUNICATION The Person to Person Skill This program pinpoints roadblocks,
such as interrupting and sarcasm then discusses
non-verbal communication, listening and negotiating
skills. 37 mins video. Produced in the USA (1990) A
(except Phillipines) NT PA PB vea
LISTEN UP! This lively program illustrates
effective listening skills. In an entertaining and
succinct form, students are introduced to the HELP
(Highly Effective Listening Posture) and PAL (Proper
Attitudes of Listening) methods of improving their
listening skills. Topics covered include positive eye
contact, friendly facial language, giving the speaker
respect and being prepared to listen. 20 mins video.
Produced in the USA (1993) A SEA AF E ME C SANT HV PA PB
B SBC vea
NOTHING RIGHT AS USUAL AND BE
A MATE! This program looks at several very
relevant situations which help students to analyse and
discuss how they are influenced by their peer groups. 35
mins video. Produced in Australia WW vea
TEENAGERS MAKING DECISIONS Sex, Drugs, Gigs and Kilos This program offers a unique
insight into the processes of decision-making in
different aspects of our lives. Presented in a realistic
manner, "Making Decisions" drops in on three
students at a time in their lives when they are making
very difficult decisions. 25 mins video. Produced in
Australia (1995) Open captioned version available.WW vea
YOUR PLACE OR MINE Sexual Risk & Responsibility This program considers the issues
and consequences of teenage sexual relations and consists
of several short dramatisations which look at different
aspects of sexual behaviour. 46 mins video. Produced in
the USA (1993) Open captioned version also available. A
SEA AF ME SA NT HV vea
YOU WOULD IF YOU LOVED ME Making
Decisions About Sex Through
realistic scenarios and insightful narration, this four
part program sorts through the confusion students have
about sex and gives realistic reasons to say
‘no’, or wait.60 mins video. Produced in the
USA (1991) A (Except Phillipines) NT PA PB vea
DRINK DRIVING Not the Way to Go This video covers: the effects of
alcohol on the body and on driving skills; the content of
various common drinks; the way the body handles alcohol;
the myth of remedies to speed up the passage of alcohol
through the body; and the costs of drink driving. 12 mins
video. Produced in Australia Open captioned version
available WW vea
AIDS: NOT ADULTS ONLY Four teenage reporters seek out
information about the AIDS virus in order to find out how
the disease affects their generation. 20 mins video.
Produced in Australia (1987) WW vea
GROWING UP FOR BOYS This program eases some of the
growing pains as boys try to cope with the physical and
psychological changes of growing up. It provides useful
information on health, hygiene and good grooming.
Itpoints to sources of reliable information during these
sometimes difficult times. 15 mins video Produced in the
USA (1993) AF ME SA NT HV PA PB B SBC vea
GROWING UP FOR GIRLS This
program promotes self confidence as girls face the
challenges of change and growth. Clear, authoritative
information about the female reproductive system, the
emotional and physical transformations of puberty, and
the importance of good health and hygiene are
emphasised.15 mins video. Produced in the USA (1993) Open
captioned version available F ME SA NT HV PA PB B SBC vea
MAKING KIDS SAFE Unfortunately in many societies it
is now important to provide children with techniques on
how to recognise and escape from situations where they
could become victims of molesters or abductors. When
faced with this danger children can contribute a lot to
their own protection. This program is useful for showing
children, as well as parents, ways in which danger can be
recognised and also tips for avoiding being caught by a
stranger with bad intentions. 50 mins video Produced in
the USA (1995) A SEA AF ME vea
TROUBLE Responses to Physical & Emotional Abuse "Trouble"
is an animated film for children about incest and sexual
abuse. It deals with this serious problem in a sensitive
way, suitable for children of primary school age. 10 mins
video. Produced in Norway (1987) Open captioned version
available A SEA NT HV PA B SBC vea
CHORE WARS This program takes a look at
housework in the ’90s. Through interviews,
commercials and comic dramatisations the changing nature
of housework is examined. The program then looks at
stereotypes and gender roles within households, to reveal
who is doing housework and why. 48 mins video Produced in
Canada (1995) SEA A E AF ME SA NT HV SBC vea
GETTING TOGETHER Deaf People in a Hearing World This
program, produced by award- winning, hearing impaired
writer, journalist and film maker David King, introduces
us to a group of deaf and profoundly hearing impaired
people, who tell of their experiences with the hearing
world. Interview snippets with a wide range of hearing
people reveals a lack of community awareness and the
program delves into why these problems exist and how they
might be overcome. 25 mins video. Produced in Australia
(1995) Open captioned version also available WW vea
BULLYING IS UNCOOL This
timely video, with the aid of a dramatised section, aims
to make a very positive contribution to combating the
increasing problem of bullying in our schools. 13 mins
video. Produced in Australia (1995) WW except USA vea
THE FAMILY SERIES What
is meant by a ‘family’? How has the family
changed over time? What influences determine the family
structures in a society? The Family Series investigates
the answers to these and other questions about
today’s families. 1 The Changing Family 2 Resources
for Families 3 Parenting 4 Family Conflict 4 x 25 mins
video. Produced in Australia (1995) WW vea
PREJUDICE: THE MONSTER WITHIN
This program presents
historical and contemporary examples of the devastating
impact prejudice can have on individuals and groups in
society. The program examines some of the reasons
prejudice has developed, as well as how we can work to
overcome it in ourselves and in others. 30 mins video
Produced in the USA (1996) UK A SEA ME AF SA vea
THE BODY POLITIC The Body Politic offers one
woman’s personal and symbolic journey to healing
from sexual abuse and gang rape. 55 mins video. Produced
in Australia (1994) A SEA E AF ME C SA NT HV PA PB B SBC
vea
COUNTERING RACISM This program examines the issue of
racism in our schools and uses real life accounts to show
what racism looks like, sounds like and feels like for
those subjected to it. It shows how cultural inclusivity
programs support anti-racism measures, and highlights
anti-racism curriculum programs showing practical work
done in the classroom. Most importantly it gives the
message that racism is unacceptable no matter who is
perpetrating it. 37 mins video Produced in Australia
(1996) WW NT vea
FEELINGS This innovative program consists of
dramatised situations, each of which sees the actors
express severalfeelings, including grief, self-doubt,
anger, jealousy, rejection and loneliness. 22 mins video
Produced by VEA WW vea
WORLDS OF CHILDHOOD This 24 part series filmed over 18
months, introduces students to families around the world.
The series documents the universal progression of growth
in children from birth through to puberty and compares
how these changes are dealt with in different cultures.
1. Development & Diversity 2. Ecology of Development
3. Prenatal Development and the Birth Process 4.
Evolution, Environment and Growth 5. Nature and Nurture
Interwoven 6. Culture, Time, and Place 7. Family Life and
the Active Child 8. Individual Differences and
Developmental Milestones 9. Symbol Formation and
Acquisition of Language 10. Concepts, Memories and
Categories11. Responsive Care giving 12. Interactional
Styles and Attachment 13. Gender, Early Morality, and the
Self 14. Rivalry & Interdependence in Sibling
Relationships 15. Day Care and the Pre-School Experience
16. Learning and Achievement 17. Friendship, Gender and
Morality 18. Peer Culture 19. Adolescence: The Prolonged
Transition 20. Risk and Resilience 21. Poverty, Child
Health and Child Labour 22. Family Stress: The
Child’s Perspective 23. The Nature and Nurture of
Development - Summary and Review Part 1 24. The Nature
and Nurture of Development - Summary and Review Part 2
Programs 23 and 24 summarise and review. Worlds of
Childhood. 24 x 30 mins video Produced in the USA (1991)
A SEA - NT SBC E AF ME SA - NT (non-exclusive vea)
CHILDREN DEALING WITH LOSS
AND GRIEF Grief is one
of the hardest human emotions to bear. Children find it
hard to handle the complexity of feelings involved.
Inside Your Feelings is a powerful educational video,
which was produced in response to the needs of children
and those who teach and counsel them. It explores the
impact of separation and loss, and provides both boys and
girls with a range of ways to deal with and express their
feelings. It also helps them realise that grief is a
normal human experience. The video was produced by
VideoEducation Australasia for the National Association
for Loss andGrief (Vic). Funding for the project was
provided by the Victorian Department of Health and
Community Services.20 mins video. Produced in Australia
(1996) vea
