Disenchanting Narratives: Using Doctor Who To Teach Empathy & The Importance Of "Who's Voice?"
Wed 3:00 PM - Wed 4:00 PM: 17 tickets, $0 each (Official Listing)

An exploration of how racialized historic figures are represented in social narratives. What are the impacts? How can we use an episode of Doctor Who in the classroom to deconstruct false narratives?

Details

Timing:
Wed 3:00 PM - Wed 4:00 PM
Location:
JW / Room 202
Long Description:
This session will compare the Rosa Parks episode of Doctor Who with children's literature and common understanding of the figure as a historic “hero.” It will look at how stories often gloss over people who have affected social change, forgoing their struggles and lived experiences in order to romanticise them. It will examine a lesson that uses said Doctor Who episode as a centrepiece to foster discussion and understanding.
Event Website:
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Organizing Group:
GM Names:
Dinh Nguyen, Trade Day Dinh_Nguyen@wrdsb.ca
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Rules Edition:
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# Players:
1 - 30 players
Age Required:
Everyone (6+)
Experience Required:
None (You've never played before - rules will be taught)
Materials Provided?:
No
Tournament?:
No

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    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    17 tickets available