Anado Mclauchlin Assemblage Artist Audio Lesson

Description

Are you seeking a powerful and fresh resource to bring alive important social studies lessons for your students? People Are Culture’s 12-episode podcast interview series offers insightful and heartfelt personal stories that give students a first-hand perspective on different dimensions of culture. Each interview is conducted by Meg Pier and features a fascinating narrative from a real person on topics as varied as refugees, arts, music, folk art, artisan, dance, crafts, archeology, anthropology, festivals, gardens, cultural heritage, and museums.

Podcasts are becoming popular in the classroom because they engage students in storytelling and provide an accessible and effective way for students to learn. Podcast lessons offer a dynamic and engaging educational tool for the classroom, providing students with an immersive and auditory learning experience. The storytelling format of podcasts captures attention from students, which creates a deeper understanding of complex subjects through real-life narratives and personal perspectives. Additionally, podcasts encourage critical thinking and active listening skills. This is the perfect podcast series for teaching cultural lessons inside the classroom.

WHAT’S INSIDE?

• Inspirational podcast story from the Editor of the Bradshaw Foundation
• 5 thought-provoking podcast discussion questions
• A podcast summary sheet with 3 questions about rock art

Assemblage art was the passion of Anado McLauchlin, founder and curator of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray Gallery in the Casa de Las Ranas Compound in Mexico. Anado, originally born James Rayburn Mclauchlin III, became a San Miguel de Allende resident by way of Oklahoma, New York, India, and California. Anado passed away in April 2021.

Anado had been creating art since his early childhood and remained committed to tapping into that child-like innocence and sense of playfulness. His vision had been to create a visceral playground for both adults and children. He encouraged visitors, and sometimes himself, to always be in contact with the child-like scribbled nature of one’s creative process.

An amazing story about the root of his passion properly explained his own creative process: “One night I was dreaming that I was driving my taxi and I was lost. I said aloud, ‘Where am I?’ and a voice answered, ‘You’re on Kismet Street’. The next day I looked up the definition of ‘kismet’ and learned it means fate… I am open to fate and what existence has to offer.”

This lesson takes students on a journey, using storytelling to promote engagement, critical thinking, and literacy skills. Buy it now to download a lesson sure to engage your learner!