Together, we delve into both the content and form of the film. Film analysis lecturer Gerrit Vosters (filmstof) and the filmmakers analyse the building blocks of the film with us. What choices were made in terms of camera work, lighting, editing, narrative structures, etc.? Later in the day, we will discuss the central themes of the film at the discussion tables. We will examine a number of social challenges that also pose complex issues in many schools and classrooms.
Programme
Morning
09:30 - 11:00 | Film screening Julian
11:15 - 12:15 | Film analysis with Gerrit Vosters
Afternoon
12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch break, lunch will be provided.
13:30 - 14:30 | Panel discussion
14:30 - 15:30 | Round table discussions on various themes (2x30')
Panel discussion (1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
In the afternoon, we will start with a panel discussion led by Amanda Adam (PhD researcher and teaching assistant in cultuur & educatie UGent) with the various guests. Here, we will take a closer look at the film together with the makers and several organisations that work on the themes addressed in the film.
The culture & education research group approaches culture as a pedagogical space, something in which we do not necessarily look for topics that correspond to the curriculum, but from which we can learn valuable lessons about ourselves and society. It is the role of both education (the school and the teacher) and cultural mediation (Film Fest Gent) to support this pedagogy as much as possible.
Discussion tables (14:30 - 15:30)
Together with an expert on the theme, three discussion tables will be set up where teachers can learn and discuss one specific theme of the film together. Two thirty-minute sessions are planned. The themes are:
Grief with grief expert/psychiatrist (Uus Knops)
Uus Knops is a psychiatrist and grief counsellor. She immersed herself in the themes of farewell, grief and consolation following the disappearance and death of her brother Casper in Venezuela. Her first book, Casper - een rouwboek (Casper - a book of grief), was followed by many others, including her latest book, Vaar wel (Farewell), published in mid-October. Through books, lectures, podcasts, Instagram posts, Onumenten, jewellery and other collaborations, she contributes to our warming culture of mourning. Grieving is for everyone, comforting is for everyone, but often it doesn't feel that way. At her discussion table, as a teacher, you are presented with both a clear metaphor and an alphabet for great sorrow, which will make it easy for you to give the themes of farewell, mourning and comfort a place in your classroom.
Cross-curricular use of film: LGBTI+ & gender roles with çavaria (Els Verbeelen)
Julian shows how powerful stories can be. The film offers queer young people recognition and shows that traditional gender roles are still very influential. How do you deal with diversity in your classroom? Teachers play a key role in this: by offering young people a safe place, they make a real difference.
Els Verbeelen works as an education officer at çavaria, where she leads training courses, provides guidance and organises webinars on the theme of LGBTI+. Before joining çavaria, she worked in education for many years.
Adaptations with Iedereen Leest (Manon Van Dingenen)
During this round table discussion, we will consider the challenges of getting secondary school pupils to read and take a closer look at the success factors for promoting reading enjoyment. How can we persuade young people to read more and enjoy it? And what added value can film adaptations of books offer in a school context? We will discuss this together and you will receive tips and information.
Margot Van Dingenen works at Iedereen Leest as an educational assistant. She coaches schools that want to focus (more) on reading. Margot also completed teacher training and has years of experience in education.