Responding to Media Violence: Starting Points for Classroom Practice
Toronto School Board. Pembroke Publishers, Toronto, 1996. $18.95
Responding to Media Violence offers ideas to help K-8 students understand, enjoy and critically appreciate the media. This practical book introduces teachers to popular perceptions about media violence and to the role that personal and situational factors play in influencing children's behaviours. This guide also includes a wide range of suggested classroom activities and ready-to-copy worksheets that encourage students to deal with and discuss violence in all types of media—from fantasy and "real life" media, to types of violence that are promoted through news and sports media.
Responding to Media Violence can be ordered directly through Pembroke Publishers.
