Is Pride & Prejudice a package based on all of Daniel Witthaus work in schools?
A common misconception is that Pride & Prejudice equates to the bulk of the work that I carry out in educational settings. In reality the package represents 5-10% of the work required in addressing sexual diversity and homophobia within secondary schools. Typically, involvement with a school involves some long-term energy and effort directed at a number of areas including: 1. staff awareness 2. staff professional development 3. policy/curriculum 4. resource (extra) recommendations 5. parent/school/community engagement 6. support mechanisms – within and outside the school 7. NESB issues 8. secondary consultations with teachers and support staff 9. lots of cuppas!!! It is acknowledged that doing a package for 6 weeks with a class of students and then leaving will only have an impact that is limited to those students and the delivery staff. To make real headway into issue, it is important to both the students and the school to make a long-term commitment. One of the most useful strategies
