Peer Education Conference
Theme: Individual Skill Building and Leadership Development
Thursday, 1/16/2025
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Salon AB - Marriott
Presenter(s)
Theresa Tantay-Wilson Director, Health Promotion Division, Rutgers University-Newark
Michael Sanchez Unity Theatre Co-Director, Rutgers University-Newark
Nicholas Ciavolino Rutgers University-Newark
Abstract
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) are crucial in understanding the direct ties between health, wellness, and social justice. Educators must improve their understanding of how social justice impacts wellness and must be expressed in all aspects of health promotion. As theatre is underutilized as a tool for community building and exploration of diversity, presenters will share improvisational techniques to explore JEDI topics, build empathy, and cultivate creativity.
Learning Outcomes
Define Augusto Boal’s “Theatre of the Oppressed” and “Image Theatre”
Practice improvisation techniques to explore justice, equity, diversity and inclusion
Describe how theatre can be utilized as a tool to build community, connection, and empathy.
Certification Domains
Student Learning, Development, and Success, Social Justice and Inclusion
