LET'S GET REAL! Taunting and Bullying
Name-calling and bullying are at epidemic proportions and are often the root causes of violence in schools. This program gives young people the chance to tell their stories in their own words - and the results are heartbreaking, shocking, inspiring and poignant. They do not use euphemisms to talk about the bad words they hear and say. Unlike the vast majority of videos made for schools about the issue, this program doesn't sugarcoat the truth or feature adults lecturing kids about what to do when "bad" kids pick on them. Also examines a variety of issues that lead to taunting and bullying, including racial differences, perceived sexual orientation, learning disabilities, religious differences, sexual harassment and others.
The film not only gives a voice to targeted kids, but also to kids who do the bullying to find out why they lash out at their peers and how it makes them feel. The most heartening part includes stories of kids who have mustered the courage to stand up for themselves or a classmate. When used with students, Let's Get Real has inspired honest dialogue that establishes an awareness about their own roles in society and what they can do to prevent prejudice and promote understanding.
*The accompanying 130-page curriculum guide features valuable lesson plans, discussion starters, classroom activities and handouts for teachers to use in conjunction with the film. The DVD special features chapter-by-chapter version of the film corresponding to the curriculum guide.
*Closed Captioned
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