About this Teaching Resource

Songs of Innocence is a thought-provoking, 1 hour documentary that offers a child’s eye view of family life in today’s society. Thirteen children express their feelings about growing up in diverse family situations. The video and curriculum guide booklet are resources for teachers and students at senior secondary and tertiary level as well as professional and community groups.

The documentary Songs of Innocence can be used to teach about the documentary form and film language and as a resource for teaching and learning about multi-culturalism, relationships and values.

In this resource, students learn about the documentary form and film language. They discuss multi-culturalism, relationships and values.