‘Do you see the humps on the road?’ ‘How many garbage trucks are parked across the playground?’ ‘Did anyone notice the staircases leading to all the houses? How many are there?’
We accepted any answer.
Read MoreOur experiences teaching annual workshops where we experiment with arts based curriculum adapted to Urban Sri Lankan kids. The best way to read these are from bottom up, in chronological order.
The inaugural annual workshops were made possible with the support of the Percival and Naomi Goodman Fellowship, from Columbia University GSAPP. Thank you for letting us dream bigger.
‘Do you see the humps on the road?’ ‘How many garbage trucks are parked across the playground?’ ‘Did anyone notice the staircases leading to all the houses? How many are there?’
We accepted any answer.
Read MoreWe had students come to the white-board to draw the class table, the cupboard, the computers, the trees outside, even a car in a ‘bird’s eye view’.
Read MoreI would argue that listening, and acting on instinct (emotional response) is a valuable virtue that is a stepping stone toward being empowered.
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