Spoken
text – accessible to less-able readers
Most text is spoken, as well as displayed on the
screen, providing valuable help for less able readers.
Packed with facts – a credible message
Xoteric is packed with facts about drugs –
what they look like, their effects on the body and mind, their
legal status in the UK, etc. But the really innovative aspect
is the additional material on the non-chemical effects of drugs:
for example, one character can’t visit the USA to see her
boyfriend because of a drugs conviction.
Xoteric also explores the motivation for drugs use.
One young woman takes ecstasy because she has low self-esteem
and the drug makes her (temporarily) feel better.
Xoteric does not ignore the positive effects of
drugs that some people experience, so it presents a CREDIBLE MESSAGE
to young people.
Use in school and informal educational settings
Xoteric can be used in informal settings, where
young people can be allowed to explore the resource in their own
time. In the classroom, the teacher can use ready-made activities
(complete with photcopiable ‘mission sheets’) or construct
their own lessons, with the help of guidance given in the accompanying
booklet.
Dedicated website with updates
A dedicated website gives support and provides downloadable
updates (for example, on the change in cannabis law) – keeping
the resource accurate up-to-date.
Xoteric's features include:
• An interactive and engaging
resource for drug education
• Accurate and non-alarmist drug information
• Covers legal and illegal drugs
• Information on drugs laws in the UK
• Suitable for classroom use at Key Stage 3
• Spoken text – great for less able reders
• Includes pre-designed paper-based Activities
• Guidance on creating your own Activities
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here for Department of Health Review
What the review said
The DrugLink Reviewer said:
‘The resource easily engages
young people, teaches drugs related issues, develops skills in
handling drug use situations and explores attitudes. I am impressed
with this fun and entertaining resource. The authors and graphic
designers are to be congratulated for their creativity and innovation
and for setting new standards in drug education.’ |
