Equals and proudly different! Teaching gender through art and theater

Third-party on-site course

Equals and proudly different! Teaching gender through art and theater

Welcome to "Equals and Proudly Different! Teaching Gender through Art and Theater." In this 6-day course in Porto, educators become catalysts for social change, fostering a caring environment through creativity and free expression. We actively promote gender equality awareness, recognizing its importance for the global well-being and development of young citizens.

Last updated: 08.02.2025

Next upcoming session:

19.05.2025 - 24.05.2025

Portugal , Norte , Porto

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Description

To the development of a sensible and caring school to social problems and the wellbeing ofstudents, teachers need to be closely involved and be the facilitators to social change. Today, school reaches out to creativity and pursues free expression! With that in mind, this training course aims to raise awareness and also promotes information and gender equality. It is important to the healthy growth of a young citizen to acknowledge gender diversity not only at their school but also around the world.

What is gender equality and why do we need it?

Gender equality is when people of all genders have equal rights, responsibilities, and opportunities. Everyone is affected by gender inequality - women, men, trans and gender diverse people, children, and families. It impacts people of all ages and backgrounds. There is an outrageous amount of hate crimes caused by prejudice and lack of information in that matter.

Preventing starts at a young age clearly because inequalities lead to violence and

Learning objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will:

Express and educate using drama in the classroom as a teaching method to promote gender equality.
Understand that theater is a direct and inclusive medium for addressing social issues.
Develop effective communication skills and use careful terminology when addressing gender-related topics.
Apply drama in different learning styles that are attentive to the needs of all genders.
Recognize and appreciate different outcomes, experiences, and approaches to teaching gender equality.
Cultivate creativity and critical thinking to address gender-related challenges through art and theater.

Methodology & assessment

Day 1 - Monday
Welcome activity and diagnosis test to understand the concepts known;
Get to know me through theatre!;
Drama tools to promote gender equality;
The importance of individuality.
Day 2 - Tuesday
Energizers;
Theater and genders;
Drama tools and games to outwit problems in the class;
How to practice and celebrate equality;
Social constructions or biological facts.
Day 3 - Wednesday
Ice breakers and shared testimonies;
Gender identity terminology;
Intersexuality, Nonbinary, and transgender;
Technics for sharing stories and promotes security within the classroom
Day 4 - Thursday
Stereotypes and social stigmas;
LGBTQ inclusive approaches and Feminism;
Drama activities as solving problems tools;
Role playing with group works.
Day 5 - Friday
Discovering Porto (outdoor STEAM competition)
Evaluation of the week (reflection of the main viewpoints)
Summary of key learning points
Certificate ceremony
Day 6 - Saturday
Rabelo boat tour of the Douro river bridges
Port

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

Course participants will receive training and engage in exercises designed to develop their skills as trainers. The provision of additional materials or resources will be determined based on the course structure and the instructor’s approach to meeting the learning objectives.

Certification details

Participants receive a 30-hour certificate for attending the course.

Pricing, packages and other information

Price:

480

Euro
Course package content:

•    Using theater and art as tools to explore gender concepts in an inclusive and engaging way.
•    Activities to encourage discussion and understanding of gender diversity and equality.
•    Developing creative projects that promote empathy and challenge stereotypes.
•    Teaching strategies for creating safe spaces for dialogue on gender-related topics.
•    Applying art and theater to foster critical thinking and inclusivity in the classroom.
Additional information:

Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
Cancellation & changes:

Common sense prevails when it comes to cancellations, which are analyzed on a case-by-case basis.
Additional information:

The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).

Additional information

Language:

English
Target audience ISCED:

Primary education (ISCED 1)

Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)

Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
Target audience type:

Teacher

Head Teacher / Principal

Teacher Educator
Learning time:

25 hours or more