INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP &

PERSONAL SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENT

1. COMMUNICATION The Person to Person Skill This program pinpoints roadblocks, such
as interrupting and sarcasm then discusses non-verbal communication, listening and
negotiating skills. 37 mins video. Produced in the USA (1990) A (except Phillipines)
NT PA PB vea

2. LISTEN UP! This lively program illustrates effective listening skills. In an entertaining
and succinct form, students are introduced to the HELP (Highly Effective Listening
Posture) and PAL (Proper Attitudes of Listening) methods of improving their listening
skills. Topics covered include positive eye contact, friendly facial language, giving the
speaker respect and being prepared to listen. 20 mins video. Produced in the USA
(1993) A SEA AF E ME C SANT HV PA PB B SBC vea

3. NOTHING RIGHT AS USUAL AND BE A MATE! This program looks at several very
relevant situations which help students to analyse and discuss how they are
influenced by their peer groups. 35 mins video. Produced in Australia WW vea

4. TEENAGERS MAKING DECISIONS Sex, Drugs, Gigs and Kilos This program offers a
unique insight into the processes of decision-making in different aspects of our lives.
Presented in a realistic manner, "Making Decisions" drops in on three students at a
time in their lives when they are making very difficult decisions. 25 mins video.
Produced in Australia (1995) Open captioned version available.WW vea

5. YOUR PLACE OR MINE Sexual Risk & Responsibility This program considers the issues
and consequences of teenage sexual relations and consists of several short
dramatisations which look at different aspects of sexual behaviour. 46 mins video.
Produced in the USA (1993) Open captioned version also available. A SEA AF ME SA
NT HV vea

6. YOU WOULD IF YOU LOVED ME Making Decisions About Sex Through realistic
scenarios and insightful narration, this four part program sorts through the confusion
students have about sex and gives realistic reasons to say ‘no’, or wait.60 mins
video. Produced in the USA (1991) A (Except Phillipines) NT PA PB vea

7. DRINK DRIVING Not the Way to Go This video covers: the effects of alcohol on the
body and on driving skills; the content of various common drinks; the way the body
handles alcohol; the myth of remedies to speed up the passage of alcohol through
the body; and the costs of drink driving. 12 mins video. Produced in Australia Open
captioned version available WW vea

8. AIDS: NOT ADULTS ONLY Four teenage reporters seek out information about the AIDS
virus in order to find out how the disease affects their generation. 20 mins video.
Produced in Australia (1987) WW vea

9. GROWING UP FOR BOYS This program eases some of the growing pains as boys try to
cope with the physical and psychological changes of growing up. It provides useful
information on health, hygiene and good grooming. Itpoints to sources of reliable
information during these sometimes difficult times. 15 mins video Produced in the
USA (1993) AF ME SA NT HV PA PB B SBC vea

10. GROWING UP FOR GIRLS This program promotes self confidence as girls face the
challenges of change and growth. Clear, authoritative information about the female
 reproductive system, the emotional and physical transformations of puberty, and the
importance of good health and hygiene are emphasised.15 mins video. Produced in
the USA (1993) Open captioned version available F ME SA NT HV PA PB B SBC vea

11. MAKING KIDS SAFE Unfortunately in many societies it is now important to provide
children with techniques on how to recognise and escape from situations where they
could become victims of molesters or abductors. When faced with this danger
children can contribute a lot to their own protection. This program is useful for
showing children, as well as parents, ways in which danger can be recognised and
also tips for avoiding being caught by a stranger with bad intentions. 50 mins video
Produced in the USA (1995) A SEA AF ME vea

12. TROUBLE Responses to Physical & Emotional Abuse "Trouble" is an animated film for
children about incest and sexual abuse. It deals with this serious problem in a
sensitive way, suitable for children of primary school age. 10 mins video. Produced in
Norway (1987) Open captioned version available A SEA NT HV PA B SBC vea

13. CHORE WARS This program takes a look at housework in the ’90s. Through
interviews, commercials and comic dramatisations the changing nature of housework
is examined. The program then looks at stereotypes and gender roles within
households, to reveal who is doing housework and why. 48 mins video Produced in
Canada (1995) SEA A E AF ME SA NT HV SBC vea

14. GETTING TOGETHER Deaf People in a Hearing World This program, produced by
award- winning, hearing impaired writer, journalist and film maker David King,
introduces us to a group of deaf and profoundly hearing impaired people, who tell of
their experiences with the hearing world. Interview snippets with a wide range of
hearing people reveals a lack of community awareness and the program delves into
why these problems exist and how they might be overcome. 25 mins video. Produced
in Australia (1995) Open captioned version also available WW vea

15. BULLYING IS UNCOOL This timely video, with the aid of a dramatised section, aims to
make a very positive contribution to combating the increasing problem of bullying in
our schools. 13 mins video. Produced in Australia (1995) WW except USA vea

16. THE FAMILY SERIES What is meant by a ‘family’? How has the family changed over
time? What influences determine the family structures in a society? The Family Series
investigates the answers to these and other questions about today’s families. 1 The
Changing Family 2 Resources for Families 3 Parenting 4 Family Conflict 4 x 25 mins
video. Produced in Australia (1995) WW vea

17. PREJUDICE: THE MONSTER WITHIN This program presents historical and
contemporary examples of the devastating impact prejudice can have on individuals
and groups in society. The program examines some of the reasons prejudice has
developed, as well as how we can work to overcome it in ourselves and in others. 30
mins video Produced in the USA (1996) UK A SEA ME AF SA vea

18. THE BODY POLITIC The Body Politic offers one woman’s personal and symbolic
journey to healing from sexual abuse and gang rape. 55 mins video. Produced in
Australia (1994) A SEA E AF ME C SA NT HV PA PB B SBC vea

19. COUNTERING RACISM This program examines the issue of racism in our schools and
uses real life accounts to show what racism looks like, sounds like and feels like for
those subjected to it. It shows how cultural inclusivity programs support anti-racism
measures, and highlights anti-racism curriculum programs showing practical work
 done in the classroom. Most importantly it gives the message that racism is
unacceptable no matter who is perpetrating it. 37 mins video Produced in Australia
(1996) WW NT vea

20. FEELINGS This innovative program consists of dramatised situations, each of which
sees the actors express severalfeelings, including grief, self-doubt, anger, jealousy,
rejection and loneliness. 22 mins video Produced by VEA WW vea

21. WORLDS OF CHILDHOOD This 24 part series filmed over 18 months, introduces
students to families around the world. The series documents the universal
progression of growth in children from birth through to puberty and compares how
these changes are dealt with in different cultures.

1. Development & Diversity

2. Ecology of Development
3. Prenatal Development and the Birth Process
4. Evolution, Environment and Growth
5. Nature and Nurture Interwoven
6. Culture, Time, and Place
7. Family Life and the Active Child
8. Individual Differences and Developmental Milestones
9. Symbol Formation and Acquisition of Language
10. Concepts, Memories and Categories
11. Responsive Care giving
12. Interactional Styles and Attachment
13. Gender, Early Morality, and the Self
14. Rivalry & Interdependence in Sibling Relationships
15. Day Care and the Pre-School Experience
16. Learning and Achievement
17. Friendship, Gender and Morality
18. Peer Culture
19. Adolescence: The Prolonged Transition
20. Risk and Resilience
21. Poverty, Child Health and Child Labour
22. Family Stress: The Child’s Perspective
23. The Nature and Nurture of Development - Summary and Review Part 1
24. The Nature and Nurture of Development - Summary and Review Part 2
Programs 23 and 24 summarise and review. Worlds of Childhood. 24 x 30
mins video Produced in the USA (1991) A SEA - NT SBC E AF ME SA - NT (non-
exclusive vea)

22. CHILDREN DEALING WITH LOSS AND GRIEF Grief is one of the hardest human
emotions to bear. Children find it hard to handle the complexity of feelings involved.
Inside Your Feelings is a powerful educational video, which was produced in response
to the needs of children and those who teach and counsel them. It explores the
impact of separation and loss, and provides both boys and girls with a range of ways
to deal with and express their feelings. It also helps them realise that grief is a
normal human experience. The video was produced by VideoEducation Australasia
for the National Association for Loss andGrief (Vic). Funding for the project was
provided by the Victorian Department of Health and Community Services.20 mins
video. Produced in Australia (1996) vea