Walk the Walk

Walk the Walk is a graphic novel for learners aged sixteen and above to use in facilitated youth and literacy support groups. The graphic novels and resources were developed to explore issues around sectarianism and how to tackle it.

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About
Find out about Walk the Walk and how you can use it with adult learners
Access the graphic novel
Download a PDF version of Walk the Walk to print or read on screen
Guidance for support workers
Frequently asked questions about how to use Walk the Walk

Learning resources

What's in a name? (p.12)
Introducing the characters of Walk The Walk
You are here (p.19)
Encouraging learners to reflect on their local neighbourhood
Social media (p.37)
Exploring the role that social networks can play in sectarian behaviour
Songs and chants (p.45)
Raising awareness of sectarianism in the form of popular songs and sporting chants
Then and now (p.51)
Promoting intergenerational discussion about the changing face of sectarianism in Scotland
Belonging and identity (p.76)
Asking learners to think about the places and groups to which they feel that they belong
All colours (p.95)
Encouraging learners to think about the symbolism of different colours in relation to sectarianism
What happens next?
Thinking about next steps

Training videos

Training videos (not signed)
Training videos for support workers delivering Walk the Walk
Training videos (signed)
Training videos with sign language for support workers delivering Walk the Walk

Further support

Historical context
A brief guide to some of the historical terms and events mentioned in the Walk to Walk graphic novel and resources
Glossary
Some of the words used in Walk the Walk and what they mean
Useful websites
These websites may provide activity ideas or help facilitate discussion
About the author and illustrator
Find out more about Gowan Calder and Jill Calder

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