CLASS IN A BAG
We have developed Class in a Bag which is a portable educational resource which raises awareness of dementia. The resource was developed from seminal UWS research ‘Dementia through the eyes of a child’ and was winner of Best Educational Initiative at Scotland’s Dementia Awards 2016 and a Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) in 2020.
It includes the physical resources and lesson guides for five experiential interactive workshops and supports the exploration of ways to support people living with dementia.
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There are two versions available, one for use with practitioners and the lay public and the other for teachers to use with pupils to support understanding of the ageing population and intergenerational support. To find out more and purchase the bag please click here select the links below.
Understanding Dementia: Class in a Bag (Public and Practitioner)
The public and practitioner resource is suitable for practitioners and members of the public who are engaging with people affected by dementia. This may be family, friends, or carers from a work, volunteering or leisure setting.
The resource is aligned to the ‘informed level’ of the Promoting Excellence Framework (NES SSSC, 2011). It is designed to be portable, so that it can be used without the need of a projector or computer equipment.
To find out more information regarding this resource please visit:https://shop.uws.ac.uk/product-catalogue/educational-resource
Understanding Dementia: Class in a Bag (Schools and Educational Organisations)
The Schools and Educational Organisations resource is suitable for children and young people who may be in primary or secondary school education. Facilitators may be classroom teachers, facilitators working in children’s organisations or those with experience in delivering dementia focussed training sessions. It is recommended that children of 9 years and upwards may be included in these sessions, however, it is important that the teacher or facilitator carefully considers the suitability of their participants.
To find out more information regarding this resource please visit:
https://shop.uws.ac.uk/product-catalogue/educational-resource
DEMENTIA CHAMPIONS
Scotland’s National Dementia Champions change agent programme has been developed and delivered in partnership between Alzheimer Scotland and University of the West of Scotland since 2011.
People living with dementia are at the centre of the programme. Participants are recruited by NHS Education and the Scottish Social Services Council and work in a wide range of roles across acute hospital and related settings. These three films celebrate the work of the Champions programme.
Dementia Champions 2017 - Reflections on the Journey So Far
NHS Dementia Champions Graduation
Last updated: 09/11/2023