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Lessons from the stage
- By Pratima Adhikary Auckel
- Published 6th June, 2008
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Pratima Adhikary Auckel
Copy Writer with News On Sunday/Financial News that also includes Industry Update. Holds a BA(Hons) and an MSc from Vishwa Bharati, Shantiniketan. She also writes features and news. She has worked for CAPART (Council for Advancement of People's Action and Rural Technology), Ministry of Rural Development, India.
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The title practically explains the show itself. It speaks about the world and is an opportunity for kids to discover the global culture through role play, choreography, songs, and music.
The Headteacher, Roseline Appadoo, is of the opinion that learning by acting is very effective for children. She says : “Although there are books and different media of communication, primary children somehow don't react much to such media. They believe and respond to what they see live,or what the fellow friend or teacher does.”
Role play forms part of modern teaching. Lessons and topics have to be activity based elicit a reaction from the children. Through this show, the children will know more about different communities and cultures of the people over the world. They can extol the virtues of different cultures like Indian, American, Chinese, African, among others, living in harmony.
Role play is nothing new to the pupils of this school.
“Almost every month opportunities for role play are provided during the school assembly. It is done mostly to teach moral values to children. All the teaching and learning is consolidated in a show where not only one class but the pupils from the different classes are assembled together
to perform.
“The school has done such shows in the past. Another purpose of the show is to raise funds for small school projects. But it is not something that can be done yearly. We wish to make it a yearly event but it requires a lot of planning, resources and time.
“This particular play has a special message that all the children of the world are the same and form part of a greater family. We often think that the grass is greener on the other side. Through this show, pupils will discover that all the children have the same dream, they love to play, realize and recognize beautiful things,” Roseline adds.
The parents will also be able to realize that their kids are blessed with many talents. They must give some time and encourage them to take part in various extra curricular activities, she adds.
William Wong, member of the parent teachers association says: “I am happy to see my daughter performing. Since a couple of Saturdays, I have been accompanying her to school for the rehearsals. I believe that such activities help children to develop their character and behaviour. Also it is a good break for them to do something light and lively, they really love to do. I am fully supportive and feel that all parents should encourage and promote facilities to develop non academic skills also.”
The Headteacher, Roseline Appadoo, is of the opinion that learning by acting is very effective for children. She says : “Although there are books and different media of communication, primary children somehow don't react much to such media. They believe and respond to what they see live,or what the fellow friend or teacher does.”
Role play forms part of modern teaching. Lessons and topics have to be activity based elicit a reaction from the children. Through this show, the children will know more about different communities and cultures of the people over the world. They can extol the virtues of different cultures like Indian, American, Chinese, African, among others, living in harmony.
Role play is nothing new to the pupils of this school.
“Almost every month opportunities for role play are provided during the school assembly. It is done mostly to teach moral values to children. All the teaching and learning is consolidated in a show where not only one class but the pupils from the different classes are assembled together
“The school has done such shows in the past. Another purpose of the show is to raise funds for small school projects. But it is not something that can be done yearly. We wish to make it a yearly event but it requires a lot of planning, resources and time.
“This particular play has a special message that all the children of the world are the same and form part of a greater family. We often think that the grass is greener on the other side. Through this show, pupils will discover that all the children have the same dream, they love to play, realize and recognize beautiful things,” Roseline adds.
The parents will also be able to realize that their kids are blessed with many talents. They must give some time and encourage them to take part in various extra curricular activities, she adds.
William Wong, member of the parent teachers association says: “I am happy to see my daughter performing. Since a couple of Saturdays, I have been accompanying her to school for the rehearsals. I believe that such activities help children to develop their character and behaviour. Also it is a good break for them to do something light and lively, they really love to do. I am fully supportive and feel that all parents should encourage and promote facilities to develop non academic skills also.”
