Multi-Media Educational Resources on Child Protection and Corporal Punishment in Schools in Tuvalu: Animation Scripts and Storyboard
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Animation Scripts and Storyboard
Purpose: ‘These resources will outline the Tuvaluan laws with regards to corporal punishment, the harmful
impacts on corporal punishment on children and alternative positive discipline methods. The resource
is both persuasive, making an argument for abandoning corporal punishment and empowering,
providing realistic, practical positive behaviour management techniques’.
Additional Note: - Consultations indicated a preference for narration/voiceovers to occur in Tuvaluan
language/s. It would aid accessibility if this could be achieved.
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Animation One Contract specifications
• Time: 5-8 minutes
• Purpose: to guide Tuvaluan teachers and school stakeholders on their obligations to provide a
safe environment for children in schools and in the community in accordance with Tuvalu child
protection laws and policies
• Target audience: target audience comprising Tuvaluan teachers, school management, parents
and community leaders
Storyboard & Script
RRRT Title/Introductions
SCENE – 1A
Setting/Location: N/A
Script/Audio: *Background schoolyard noises
Additional Notes:
Animated view of Tuvaluan School (see
Appendix 1), Tuvaluan children playing
Volleyball. Beach in background
SCENE – 1B
Setting/Location: School yard, children
interacting, include child with disability
interacting with other children in the
background.
Script/Audio:
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Animated view of Tuvaluan School (see
Appendix 1), Tuvaluan children (mixed
gender) playing volleyball. Beach in
background
SCENE – 2A
Setting/Location: School yard
Script/Audio: *Childs voice – voiceover
In 2017 the Government of Tuvalu made a
stand to protect the rights of all children in our
Country. Corporal punishment in all its forms,
is no longer allowed in schools.
Additional Notes:
- Use of female voice in child voiceover is
suggested
Continue with images of children playing
volley ball
SCENE – 2C
Setting/Location: School yard
Script/Audio: *Voiceover changes to adult
female voice
This is a big change and it is important to talk
about why this decision has been made. To
explain this change, I would like to tell you a
little bit about a child called Esala.
Additional Notes:
Image of teacher hitting a child with X
over the image
SCENE – 2B
Setting/Location: Classroom
Script/Audio:
This means schools cannot physically
discipline children or threaten to physically
discipline children and if they do, there will be
big consequences which may include
involvement of Police and Courts.
Additional Notes:
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Zooms past volley ball game to Esala
(upper primary school aged boy) sitting
under a Pandanas/coconut tree by the
ocean side of school, he appears sad
SCENE – 3A
Setting/Location: School yard
Script/Audio:
Esala is 10 years old and is very disrespectful
to teachers in class, he swears, makes jokes,
distracts the other children, doesn’t seem
interested in lessons and sometimes fights
with other students.
Additional Notes:
Picture zooms out so as to show roots
above and below surface of the tree
SCENE – 3B
Setting/Location: School yard
Script/Audio:
It is tempting to punish Esala physically when
he displays this behaviour however if we do
this, we only react to what is happening on the
surface. If we want to see long lasting change,
we need to help Esala deal with the root
causes of his behaviours.
Additional Notes:
Thought cloud appears and grows above
Esala’s head which grows to the size of
the screen. It shows him hiding outside
his house with loud shouting and
breaking of glass coming from inside
SCENE – 3C
Setting/Location: School yard
Script/Audio:
What we don’t see is that Esala is not as
confident as he appears. Actually, most of the
day he feels quite afraid.
Things are difficult for him at home, he has to
hide from his dad most nights because he
never knows whether his dad will come home
angry and hurt him and his mum. One time,
Esala asked an uncle for help but his uncle
didn’t believe him, Esala doesn’t talk about
what happens at home anymore.
Additional Notes:
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Esala stands up and starts walking to
class again slowly, head bowed, dark
cloud appears over his head and follows
him
SCENE – 3D
Setting/Location: School yard
Script/Audio: *sound of bell ringing, noises of
children playing continues
Esala feels scared and alone most of the time,
he doesn’t think anyone would understand and
sometimes blames himself for his father’s
scary behaviour.
Esala carries the weight of this with him,
sometimes in ways even he doesn’t
understand.
As a result of this, Esala has learning
difficulties and may be unable to follow
lessons in class
Additional Notes:
Zoom out to other children also walking
to class, half of children on screen also
having dark clouds over their heads.
SCENE – 3E
Setting/Location: School yard
Script/Audio:
The weight of sadness and fear that Esala
carries can impact his ability to participate in
school and other areas of life.
Like Esala, many children for different
reasons, can struggle to manage their
emotions and this can lead to children
presenting with difficult behaviour in the
classroom
Additional Notes:
Esala standing up in class disrupting
teaching, teacher standing uncertain at
front of class and other students
laughing
SCENE – 3F
Setting/Location: Classroom
Script/Audio: *noise of children laughing in
background.
Esala may appear disrespectful or angry,
however this behaviour is often linked to
feelings that are harder to see. Feelings like
sadness, fear or anxiety.
Some children like Esala, have difficulties at
home, some are being bullied and others
might be struggling with health issues. There
are many other challenges children may be
struggling with that we may never see.
Additional Notes:
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Teacher raising arms and appears to be
shouting, Esala sits down quickly and
looks afraid.
SCENE – 3G
Setting/Location: Classroom
Script/Audio:
As teachers, when we use corporal
punishment, we are adding to the fear and
insecurity children like Esala may already be
feeling.
When we physically punish children for bad
behaviour, they learn to fear discipline and
may react inappropriately. They don’t learn
how to manage their emotions and make
good choices.
Sadly, children that are frequently punished
physically may start to believe they are bad,
not believing they are capable of good
behaviour and good choices. They may have
low self-esteem and feel humiliated and
unwanted
Additional Notes:
Picture of a classroom operating in
harmony, children raising their hands (as
if to answer questions) and teacher
talking in an animated manner
SCENE – 3H
Setting/Location: Classroom
Script/Audio:
When Esala acts-out in class it impacts his
ability to learn and negatively impacts the
other children in his classroom. It is therefore
important that teachers are empowered to set
rules and boundaries about what is allowed
and not allowed in the classroom.
Classroom rules are important however, the
way we enforce these rules are even more
important.
The good news is we can help children learn
to manage their feelings and behaviour in the
classroom, we can make a positive difference.
Helping children to manage their feelings and
make good choices means we are also
creating classroom atmospheres that are safe
and allow all children to have opportunities to
learn and grow.
Additional Notes:
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Talking head
EKT Church representative
SCENE - 4
Setting/Location: TBC
Script/Audio:
EKT Church representative – per quotations in
recommendation report – highlighting moral
obligation to protect children from harsh
punishments. Highlighting the importance of
transitioning away from corporal punishment.
Ask for commentary on Proverbs 13:24 ‘spare
the rod, spoil the child’
Additional Notes:
Picture of child growing into adult
SCENE – 4A
Setting/Location:
Script/Audio:
The Bible tells us in Proverbs 22 verse 6 that we
should ‘train children up in the way they should
go’. This is a good reminder that discipline and
guidance of children is very important.
Physical punishment, however, can lead to fear
and displays of behaviour that seem
disrespectful, disruptive and disobedient. So we
need to think about other ways to discipline and
guide children that will help them learn and grow.
Let’s take some time to consider what we can
learn from the way Jesus treated children.
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Depict child handing Jesus a basket of
fish and bread, Jesus taking this, smiling
and picture panning out to large crowd of
people sitting behind him
SCENE – 4B
Setting/Location: Biblical times
Script/Audio:
Jesus valued children and treated them with
gentleness and kindness. Consider for
example, the young boy who shared his lunch
and the way Jesus used this to feed 5000
people.
When we look at the way Jesus interacted
with children, he showed us that we should
promote their freedom, give them a voice,
respect them and protect them from shaming.
Jesus modelled kindness and patience with
children and this is a great example for us to
follow.
Additional Notes:
Return to image of Tuvaluan classroom,
children in seats, smiling, teacher
smiling also at the front of the class.
SCENE - 5
Setting/Location: Classroom
Script/Audio:
Children learn through their experiences and
as such, children that experience and feel love,
respect, patience and kindness are more likely
to grow up to display these attributes.
By showing respect, we are teaching respect.
Additional Notes:
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Picture of globe, spinning slowly. Around
it, pictures symbolising poor life and
learning outcomes as listed in script
SCENE - 6
Setting/Location:
Script/Audio:
When looking at children across the world,
what we see is that the use of corporal
punishment is associated with poor life and
learning outcomes for children. Use of
corporal punishment is associated with issues
later in life such as low school attendance,
unemployment, bullying behaviours, criminal
behaviour and use of violence against family
and community.
Choosing to use non-physical approaches to
discipline allows opportunities for children to
learn about how to make positive life choices
and consider the impact of their behaviours on
others. Corporal punishment only teaches
fear. Corporal Punishment is not the answer.
Additional Notes:
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Draw picture of tree on screen and fruit,
focus on fruit – print each ‘fruit of the
spirit’ onto fruit.
SCENE - 7
Setting/Location:
Script/Audio:
*Return to voice of child used at start of
animation
In my classroom, we learn about the fruit of
the spirit. We are taught that it is important to
show love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,
faithfulness, gentleness, goodness and self-
control to our teachers and friends. We learn
that it is important to respect our elders and
each other.
*Return to normal adult voice-over
The best way for you to teach your students
about the fruit of the spirit is through being a
role model to them. They will learn as they
watch you interact with them and others in the
classroom. You have a great opportunity to
make a difference. Through showing children
kindness, patience, self-control and
gentleness, you are modelling and developing
positive behaviour in your classrooms.
Additional Notes:
If needed we could compare corporal
punishment to fruit of the spirit:
The ‘Fruit of the Spirit’ does not seem to be
aligned with use of corporal punishment that is
by its very nature, harsh, not-gentle, viewed as
unkind and often inflicted in moments of
anger.
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Talking head
EKT representative
SCENE – 8
Setting/Location:
Script/Audio:
EKT representative (quoted in
recommendation report) talking about the
benefits of developing positive approaches to
managing challenging behaviour. Perhaps
concluding with quote relating to children
being ‘a gift from God’ and requiring protection
from physical punishment.
Additional Notes:
Length of scene: 30secs -1 minute
RRRT acknowledgment, logos,
reference to Ministry of Education Youth
and Sports Contact
SCENE – 9
Setting/Location:
Script/Audio:
Additional Notes:
RRRT to advise who should be listed in
acknowledgments (ie. Ministry of Education
Youth and Sports, EKT Church, reference
group)
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Animation Two Contract specifications
• Time: 5-10 minutes
• Purpose: to empower school stakeholders to abandon corporal punishment and effectively use
positive behaviour management approaches
• Target audience: target audience comprising Tuvaluan teachers, school management, parents
and community leaders
Storyboard & Script
RRRT Title/Introductions
SCENE – 1A
Setting/Location: N/A
Script/Audio: *Background schoolyard noises
Additional Notes:
Animated view of Tuvaluan primary
school (see Appendix 1), Tuvaluan
children playing volley ball. Beach in
background
SCENE – 1B
Setting/Location: School yard
Script/Audio: *sound of ocean and children
playing
*use same adult voiceover from previous
animation
When we last met, we talked about a change to
the Tuvaluan Education Act and the positive
difference this will make in the lives of all children
attending school in Tuvalu.
Stopping the use of corporal punishment
supports children’s rights and development,
allowing them to learn and grow in a safe
environment. Such children grow up to be adults
that contribute positively to their families and
community.
There are other ways of providing discipline and
guidance for children rather than through
corporal punishment.
We want to spend some time talking about what
alternative and positive approaches to behaviour
management in classrooms could look like.
Additional Notes:
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Return to previous animation image of
Esala standing and disrupting classroom
with other children appearing to laugh
SCENE – 2A
Setting/Location: Classroom
Script/Audio:
To begin, let’s think about Esala again, his
behaviour in the classroom impacts his
learning and safety but also impacts children
around him. We talked about the importance
of creating clear rules and boundaries for
Esala, and the good news is that there are
very effective ways to do this that don’t involve
corporal punishment.
Additional Notes:
Depict seed being planted in ground and
then ground being rained on.
SCENE – 2B
Setting/Location: Seed being planted on sand
along beach
Script/Audio:
Encouraging change in Esala’s behaviour is a
little bit like considering a tree and how it
grows
Additional Notes:
Depict slow growing silhouette of tree
(Pandanas). Tree grows but whilst it is
still small it slowly withers and bears
withering fruit as wind blows and waves
strike it harshly.
SCENE – 3A
Setting/Location: Beach
Script/Audio:
A tree that is young and still growing requires
extra protection. When it is exposed to harsh
winds and strong waves it will wither away and
the fruit it bears may be damaged and unable to
be eaten.
In a similar way, children need extra protection
and care while they are growing up. Exposure to
harsh punishment and discipline can create fear,
uncertainty and other negative feelings which can
lead to displays of disruptive behaviour.
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Return to image of slow growing tree.
This time the tree grows strong and
Pandanas fruit is healthy and large.
People approach tree and pick fruits
smiling and handing it to other people
also. Picture people eating the fruit.
SCENE – 3B
Setting/Location: Beach
Script/Audio:
When we see Esala’s disruptive behaviour it is
important we remember that Esala is like a
small seedling or tree, in need of extra
nurturing, gentle care and discipline to enable
him to grow and develop.
Positive approaches to guiding children help
children like Esala grow up strong and healthy.
If Esala grows up with good guidance and
discipline, this will positively impact his family
and community, this is a benefit for everyone.
Additional Notes:
Depict harmonious classroom with
children undertaking a group activity with
teacher watching and smiling
SCENE - 4
Setting/Location: Classroom
Script/Audio:
Corporal punishment teaches children to fear
the consequences of bad choices. Positive
approaches to behaviour management teach
children how to manage their feelings, make
good choices and help them understand why
respecting rules and boundaries are important.
Using positive approaches to guiding children
takes time and creativity, and may feel like a
big change, but don’t give up. You are making
a big difference in the lives of children in your
classrooms. In fact, it might be easier than you
think…
Additional Notes:
Text on screen:
Teacher’s Wisdom:
SCENE - 5
Setting/Location:
Script/Audio:
In 2018, the Ministry of Education Youth and
Sports asked teachers in Tuvalu to share
some of the positive approaches to behaviour
management they have found helpful in their
classrooms. Here are some of their strategies:
Additional Notes:
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Visually depict children sitting in their
chairs, closing their eyes, relaxing and
smiling with teacher standing at the front
of the classroom. Include child/ren with a
disability
SCENE – 6A
Setting/Location: School classroom
Script/Audio:
If the classroom is starting to get too noisy,
encourage children to play an imagination
game. Ask children to close their eyes and
pretend they are flying like airplanes,
imagining what they might see out of the
window as they fly. This helps the class calm
down and be focused.
Additional Notes:
**Use different (voiceover) voice for each
scene relating to teacher ideas.
Visually depict younger female teacher
squatting down to floor to be at eye level
with student, teacher smiling (student
sitting crossed legged on floor playing
with building blocks)
SCENE – 6B
Setting/Location: School classroom
Script/Audio:
Communicating at eye level with a child is also
good. Try sitting next to them and explaining
why their behaviour is not appropriate.
Additional Notes:
Visually depict classroom and older male
teacher clapping as student stands and
smiles
SCENE – 6C
Setting/Location: School classroom
Script/Audio:
Be consistent with offering recognition and
commenting on positive behaviour observed in
a classroom. Look for ways to encourage all
students
Additional Notes:
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Visually depict older female teacher
giving student a piece of paper and pen
SCENE – 6D
Setting/Location: School classroom
Script/Audio:
Provide the child with a different task to do,
distract them from the current challenge
Additional Notes:
Visually depict child sitting on mat
holding a book with other books placed
around on the ground
SCENE – 6E
Setting/Location: School classroom
Script/Audio:
Provide children with a space in the room they
can go to calm down. Have books available for
them to read or other tasks there for them to
keep occupied. Encourage them to return to
the rest of the classroom when feeling better.
Additional Notes:
Visually depict younger male teacher in
a wheelchair sitting at the front of the
classroom and reading from a large
picture book. Include child/ren with a
disability
SCENE – 6F
Setting/Location: School classroom
Script/Audio:
If the whole classroom becomes loud, try to
create a calm environment. This can be done
by changing your teaching plan, for example
decide to read a story to the class. This will
help you regain the focus and attention of
students, allowing you to return to lessons
again later.
Additional Notes:
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Visually depict a group of children
standing at the front of classroom and
rest of class, including teacher (younger
female) giving applause. Include
child/ren with a disability
SCENE – 6G
Setting/Location: School classroom
Script/Audio:
If children seem bored or uninterested,
consider delivering your teaching material in a
different way. For example, involving children
in role plays, class discussion, debates or
dramas. Create opportunities for children to
interact with each other and be active within
lessons.
Additional Notes:
Visually depict teacher (female, older),
parents and child sitting together in a
classroom, parents arms around their
child, teacher smiling kindly
SCENE – 6H
Setting/Location: School classroom
Script/Audio:
Be willing to work with a child’s parents if you
think a child’s family could help with ideas and
strategies for supporting good behaviour in the
classroom. This isn’t about getting a child in
trouble, this is about working as a team.
Additional Notes:
Talking Head/voiceover
(1-2 minutes)
SCENE - 7
Setting/Location: TBC
Script/Audio:
*Consider a Ministry of Education, Youth and
Sports representative sharing about the
benefits of alternate approaches to corporal
punishment (Consider approaching Dr Tufoua
Panapa – CEO Ministry of Education Youth
and Sports; or perhaps Teimana – PEARL
program, Ministry of Education Youth and
Sports) for testimonial/deidentified narrative.
Additional Notes:
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Picture of teachers sitting together
smiling and talking. Use teachers from
previous scenes
SCENE - 8
Setting/Location:
Script/Audio:
There are so many creative ideas and
approaches to positively guiding children and
we don’t expect you to develop ideas and
strategies on your own.
Please speak with other teachers, community
leaders and the Education Department for
more ideas and don’t be afraid to ask for help.
Additional Notes:
Return to first image in first animation of
children playing volley ball in front of
school.
SCENE - 9
Setting/Location:
Script/Audio:
As we can see, positive approaches to
behaviour management make a positive
difference in a child’s life. Let’s work together
to see children grow and develop into all they
were created to be.
Additional Notes:
RRRT acknowledgment, logos,
reference to Ministry of Education Youth
and Sports Contact
SCENE – 10
Setting/Location:
Script/Audio:
Additional Notes:
RRRT to advise who should be listed in
acknowledgments (ie. Ministry of Education
Youth and Sports, EKT Church, reference
group)
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Appendix 1: Photos of Nauti Primary School and Motufoua Secondary School (Tuvalu)
[Photos property of Consultant]
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