Event

 University staff members and students;  high school teachers and students; facilitators; theatre and arts practitioners; and interested professionals in theatre and education are invited to the Spoken Word Poetry and Theatre in Gender-based Violence Prevention Work with Young People workshop. This workshop will be held on Wednesday May 29, at the Learning Resource Centre (LRC), The UWI, St Augustine Campus from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  

This workshop is part of a larger research project that explores strategies for using literature and the performing arts to address gender-based violence in the Caribbean; and will use the specially designed online teaching resource for secondary school teachers titled Gender-based Violence Education for Youth: A Caribbean Arts-based Facilitation Guide. At this event, participants can expect guidance on use of the teaching resource; interactive sessions where they will explore creative strategies for enhancing their students' understanding of gender-based violence; an opportunity for professional development; and a chance to network with teachers, researchers and activists.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided and participants will also receive certificates as proof of three hours of continuing education.

Lead Researchers will be:

- Dr Lucy Evans, School of Arts, University of Leicester, UK

- Dr Gabrielle Hosein, Institute for Gender and Development Studies, University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, T&T

Click here to register.