MY CRAZY MEDIA LIFE
PROGRAMME 3: NOT ONE OF THE GANG
This programme is presented by 17-year-old Dexter who, after leaving prison, has decided to work with young people in his area to prevent them from getting involved in gang culture. The work of a charity called X-it is highlighted as well as the lives of some of the young people they work with.
PROGRAMME AIMS
To raise awareness of:
- gang culture in the UK
- the importance of identity and family
- peer pressure
- educational exclusion.
CURRICULUM RELEVANCE
England and Wales
This programme is relevant for examined courses in Citizenship, English, Sociology, Media Studies, General Studies and aspects of Religious Education. It is also useful for the following aspects of PSHE and Citizenship in the National Curriculum:
- PSHE / PSE KS4
Developing confidence and responsibility and making the most of their abilities: a, b, c, d, f, g
Developing a healthy, safer lifestyle: section b
Developing good relationships and respecting the differences between people: Sections a, c, d, e, f, h, k - Citizenship KS4
Knowledge, skills and understanding 1: Knowledge and understanding about becoming informed citizens. Sections a, b, c, d, f, g
Knowledge, skills and understanding 2: Developing skills of enquiry and communication. Sections a, b, c
Knowledge, skills and understanding 3: Developing skills of participation and responsible action: a.
Scotland
The programme is relevant for National Qualifications in Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies, English, Media Studies, Modern Studies, and Personal and Social Education (all levels).
It can also be used in recent initiatives in Citizenship and Personal and Social Education. Teachers should check current guidelines. In particular the programme will support National Qualifications (all levels).
Northern Ireland
- GCSE (CCEA) Social and Environmental Studies, English, Media Studies
- A / AS Sociology, General Studies
- KS4 Learning for Life and Work (Local and Global Citizenship Strand): Human Rights and Social Responsibility.
