Events

Upcoming events

"Voices of Resilience: Empowering Learners Through Remote Theatre and Poetry"

In this engaging session, Haneen and Siddhu will explore innovative approaches to integrating remote theater and poetry into educational settings, particularly for learners from refugee or underserved communities.
Haneen will introduce the concept of remote/online theater, highlighting its potential to empower students to become authors of their own narratives.Participants will learn a structured framework for guiding students through the processes of writing, rehearsing, and performing their stories collaboratively, ultimately sharing their creations with peers around the globe. Case studies will illustrate successful implementations of online theater in challenging contexts, providing educators with practical strategies for integration.

Siddhu will complement this with a live recital of ‘The Mower’ and other poignant poems reflecting on Palestine, analyzing their emotional depth and poetic features. He will present a lesson plan designed for English Language Teaching (ELT) professionals, focusing on themes of colonization, displacement, and identity, while engaging participants in reflective discussions using the "Circle of Viewpoints" strategy.

Utilizing Project Zero’s Visual Thinking Routines, Siddhu will enhance the interactive experience with visual aids, demonstrating their effectiveness in classroom settings. The session will conclude with exit tickets encouraging self-reflection, allowing participants to distill their key takeaways. This collaborative workshop aims to inspire educators to harness the transformative power of art and storytelling to foster resilience and identity among their students.