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The West’s Journey Away from Orphanages [MS]

Australia and the US removed children from institutions in the 1980s. Yet, many Australians and Americans today start orphanages in other parts of the world. Why do you think that is? This course explores some of the beliefs that drive this.

This course provides a comparative case for students as they process the issue of institutionalised care around the world. Students explore the journey of the US, UK, and Australia as they moved from institutionalised care and reflect upon how similar approaches for advocating for change could be employed today. This course rounds out their understanding of the harms of orphanages and builds foundational knowledge that is used in the Championing a Cause course.

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Survey (Test): Pre-test

Before you are moving ahead taking this course, we would like you to spend few minutes completing this pre-test. This pre-test will help us gather more information regarding how much people are aware of the orphanage crisis and its negative impacts on children. Your contribution in filling both pre-and post-test will help us collect data so that we can include in this course in the future.

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Lesson 1 – The Movement Away From Orphanages 6 Activities

Through this lesson, we will explore some of the reasons why most “western” countries moved away from orphanage care over 40 years ago.

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Activity 1.1 – Two Truths and a Lie 30min

This activity asks students to analyse the history of institutionalisation in the West.

Activity 1.2 – Moses 30min

In this section, participants are going to discuss on a case study story that has put together by “Home for Good”. Mainly for churches member to reflect on Moses's story as a form of care for vulnerable children.

Activity 1.3 – Myth Busters 15min

Are the orphans actually orphans? Does the definition of orphan have the same meaning? In this section participants are going to discuss the “Myths and the Realities about orphanages in Cambodia”

Activity 1.4 – A Brief History 45min

In this activity, we will look at the history of orphanages in the West. We will answer such questions as, Where/why did orphanages begin? Why did they end? And much more!

Activity 1.5 – Can One Person Make a Difference? 30min

In this activity, we will look at the many different people who fought for better child care in the west.

Activity 1.6 – Further Resources

Further resources

Lesson 2 – What Difference Does It Make For a Child 2.5hrs 4 Activities

In this lesson, we will focus on what research tells us about the harmful impacts of orphanages for children and some positive ways to reverse those effects.

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Activity 2.1 – Why a Family? 45min

In this activity, students brainstorm all the significant physical, emotional, social, and spiritual development stages which children experience at different developmental ages.

Activity 2.2 – Attachment Theory 50min

In this activity, we will look more in-depth into the Attachment Theory and the positive or negative effects it can have on the rest of our lives.

Activity 2.3 – Healing Trauma and Building Resilience 15min

In this activity, participants will learn about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's ) and how we all can play a part in preventing negative impacts on childhood development.

Activity 2.4 – Further resources 1hr

Further resources

Lesson 3 – What Now? 1.25hr 4 Activities

The last lesson of this course provides an opportunity for students to respond. There are 3 different response options. We suggest allowing each child to choose which one they would like and using this time to process, reflect and respond to what they have learned in this lesson

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Activity 3.1 – Listen to the Voices Already Speaking 30min

Participant is going to take a moment to reflect on the personal stories of children after watching and reading their stories.

Activity 3.2 – The Church’s Role 20min

In a group, participants are going to discuss the questions around the importance of the church's role to care for the orphans.

Activity 3.3 – Ways to Respond 45min

In this lesson, participants will learn how to ethically and respectfully advocate for family-based care.

Activity 3.4 – Further Resources

Further resources