CONFLICTING PERSPECTIVES MODULE C – THE JUSTICE GAME 2013 RELATED MATERIALS FOR REFLECTION/CONSIDERATION For: The Romans in Britain Diana on the Dock: Does Privacy Matter? The Trials of Oz

Conflicting Perspectives What does it mean? When reflecting/researching related materials keep the following ideas in mind: The ideas that are conveyed through the representation of the conflicting perspectives. How conflicting perspectives are represented through an event, personality and/or situation. How the act of representation – the form, medium of production and language - is shaped by the experiences, purpose and perspective of the composer.

Dot point #1: The ideas that are conveyed through the representation of the conflicting perspectives. Let’s consider an idea (for example, EDUCATION). EVERYONE has thoughts on this issue. Reflect on how there are various conflicting representations. Activity: Write down what YOU believe is the purpose of EDUCATION. Reflect on the viewing stimulus provided on the next slide. Has your perspective been re-shaped/altered/changed? How and why? This concept reflects on the premise that we as the audience have a perspective (or in fact several perspectives) on an idea/value/attitude that is important to us. As an audience – a reader/viewer – we are presented with various different/diverse perspectives. How our understanding be further shaped/re-shaped/altered/changed.

Dot point #1: The ideas that are conveyed through the representation of the conflicting perspectives. Viewing: Reflect on the discussions/opinions/evidence provided in the links listed. How do the ideas/discussions points/examples ‘conflict’ with your perspective/s of the purpose of education? What does school really teach children? http://www.knowledgeoftoday.org/2013/01/what-does-school-really-teach-children.html  THINK for yourself. Question everything! - http://www.knowledgeoftoday.org/2012/03/think-for-yourself-question-everything.html?m=1 Ken Robinson says school kills creativity (2006) http://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity.html Ken Robinson: Bring on the learning revolution! (2010) http://www.ted.com/talks/sir_ken_robinson_bring_on_the_revolution.html Ken Robinson: Changing educations paradigms (2010) http://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_changing_education_paradigms.html Ken Robinson: How to escape education’s death valley (2013) http://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_how_to_escape_education_s_death_valley.html

Dot point #2: How conflicting perspectives are represented through an event, personality and/or situation. Australian Story V Mike Carlton View: the documentary of Ray Hadley from Australian Story. Australian Story (20 May 2013) – Listen to Me -http://www.abc.net.au/austory/specials/listentome/default.htm Read: the article published by the SMH and written by Mike Carlton about his concerns about the editing of his interview. SMH May (21 May 2013) - Mike Carlton lashes Australian Story for 'selective edits' over Ray Hadley comments - http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/mike-carlton-lashes-australian-story-for-selective-edits-over-ray-hadley-comments-20130521-2jyiw.html Australian Story (ABC) recently presented (May 2013) a story on 2GB presenter Ray Hadley. Mike Carlton (former colleague and SMH journalist) was interviewed as a part of the piece. The following day, Carlton wrote a reply to what he believed was the deliberate manipulation and editing of his interview by the ABC to present Hadley in a way that he disagreed with.

The public V public debate Dot point #2: How conflicting perspectives are represented through an event, personality and/or situation. The public V public debate Media Watch, Episode 17, 27 May 2013 Promoting propaganda V public interest - http://www.abc.net.au/mediawatch/transcripts/s3768523.htm   Media Watch, Episode 13, 29 April 2013 You Tweet, I Follow - http://www.abc.net.au/mediawatch/transcripts/s3747726.htm Media Watch, Episode 10, 8 April 2013 Protecting the Famous - http://www.abc.net.au/mediawatch/transcripts/s3732366.htm Many of the essays set for study in the Justice Game reflect the debate of what is in the interest of the public and what should remain private. Activity: View the pieces from Media Watch (ABC) provided here. Reflect on the following: What is in the interest of the public? Who sets the standards/benchmarks for this? What are the ethical/moral standards? What should be private? What is defined as an invasion of privacy? What are the motivations for publishing details of an event, personality and/or situation?

The Chaser’s War on Everything Dot point #3: How the act of representation – the form, medium of production and language – is shaped by the experiences, purpose and perspective of the composer. The Chaser’s War on Everything Chasers APEC Motorcade Stunt FULL (2007) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdnAaQ0n5-8 APEC's surprise guest - Mr bin Laden of Canada SMH September 7, 2007 http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/bin-laden-crashes-apec/2007/09/06/1188783415499.html Chasers – Make a Realistic Wish Foundation (2009) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYS_ExI3nXQ ‘Good humour or bad taste’ The Age , June 22, 2009 http://education.theage.com.au/cmspage.php?intid=135&intversion=277 'They're going to die anyway': calls for Chaser to be axed over 'callous' skit, SMH, June 2 2009 http://www.smh.com.au/news/entertainment/tv/2009/06/04/1243708544308.html Composers may parody and/or satire as way of making their audience question a perspective/idea/value/ attitude. But when is too much, TOO much? Consider The Chaser’s War on Everything. Known for ‘pushing the envelope’ what were the conflicting perspectives about the following TWO headlines?: APEC stunt – crossing into the ‘red zone’ Make a Realistic Wish Foundation – childhood cancer

What are the links to The Justice Game Consider the following essays by Robertson and how the ideas represented in them: add to your understanding of the materials provided in this presentation. give you a more insight/complex understanding of the issues being raised by Robertson. The essays are: The Romans in Britain Diana on the Dock: Does Privacy Matter? The Trials of Oz