The Final Quarter - Media Constructions

The Final Quarter is a film that reflects on Adam Goodes’ story and his treatment by AFL spectators and media. Lessons have been developed around the film, aimed at helping students understand inclusivity, media literacy, and emotive language. Inclusivity lessons help students consider what makes cohesive communities by reflecting on their own relationships with various communities. Media literacy lessons teach students how the media characterizes real people. Lessons on emotive language help students examine the use of language to persuade others. Teachers are advised to use their discretion when deciding whether to show the film, and it is important for them 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.

You're an expert on your class and students. Creating a supportive and caring learning environment is what you do every day and is key to the successful delivery of these resources. Some ways you can support your students when teaching with these resources include

• promoting a sense of belonging and respect in your classroom at the onset of all lessons to establish an environment that will nurture and support the psychological needs of all students

• offering emotional support in a sensitive manner to the whole class as well as individuals identified as at-risk as a priority

• being especially mindful of and sensitive to students with a history of racism, bullying, mental health challenges, family and/or cultural dislocation and members of any minority groups.