Lesson Summary
Retired AFL star Adam Goodes is known to many for his resilient journey in the face of detrimental treatment by AFL spectators and the media beginning in 2013.
In this lesson, students will explore the importance of diversity in the media with a focus on the presentation of social issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. They will use their understanding of television programming to explore the diversity of people who present information to camera. Students will then evaluate the attitudes and views of a range of media outlets and the presenters shown in The Final Quarter. They will then have an opportunity to investigate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices in the media today so they can see the possibilities for gathering diverse perspectives.
Learning Intentions:
Students understand...
:
- the importance of having diversity in the presents information on TV.
- some of the problems associated with the lack of representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the media.
- how media outlets and TV presenters share attitudes and views about social issues.
- how TV presenters’ attitudes and views differ.
Success Criteria:
Students can...
- identify and categorise media representation.
- describe some of the problems associated with a lack of diversity in the media.
- evaluate statements about the views and attitudes presented.
- find and summarise relevant sources about a social issue.
- share findings in small groups and with the class.
Lesson guides and printables
Additional Info
Using only archival footage aired at the time, The Final Quarter holds a mirror to Australia and is an opportunity to reconsider what happened on and off the football field. Learn more about the film here.
We highly recommend that students view the film in its entirety before participating in subsequent lessons.
Our Watching the Film lessons are designed to support you in facilitating this process. Given the content, it is also important for teachers to communicate with parents and guardians of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students before playing the film and/or engaging with the teaching and learning resources.
Note: This film may not be suitable for viewing by all young people. Teachers are advised to use their discretion when deciding whether to show this film. If teaching in a context with a high proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, it is imperative that guidance is sought from the Principal and Aboriginal Education Officer (or equivalent) prior to screening the film.
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