The Value of Craft and Making: Podcast Episode With Engaging Questions

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 about the value of craft and making
• 5 thought-provoking podcast discussion questions
• A podcast summary sheet with 5 questions about craft making

In this podcast, explore the transformative role of craft and making with Rosy Greenlees, former President and Executive Director of the World Crafts Council. As a key figure in the Creative Industries Council, Rosy shaped the Crafts Council, a national organization advocating for the societal value of craft. Discover how the Crafts Council has supported numerous makers, reached millions through exhibitions, and led a national campaign for reinstating craft education in schools. Rosy, with her diverse background as a visual arts curator and cultural strategist, shares insights on the intersection of craft, education, and innovation. Listen to the conversation as she discusses the impact of craft artisans on science and technology and expresses her concerns about the diminishing emphasis on hands-on learning in schools, urging a shift in parental and educational perspectives.

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!