Stuart Ashman Santa Fe Folk Art Market 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

Stuart Ashman is CEO of the International Folk Art Market and a cultural ambassador who has worked in the arts for over 30 years. From 2003-2010, he served as Secretary of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. He has also held leadership positions at the Center for Contemporary Arts of Santa Fe, the New Mexico Museum of Art, and the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art, both of Santa Fe, and the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach, California.

I know you will enjoy this conversation with Stuart and a behind-the-scenes look at the world’s biggest folk art market, the evolution of the folk art tradition, and the future of the creative economy—as well as hearing from Stuart about the influences of Cuba, photography and music in his own artistic journey.

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!