Drama and Collage: Different Colors of Teaching

Dear All,
The approach based upon only pencil-paper and blackboard has already finished its mission and took its place among the dusty pages of the Educational History book. Even though I know that there are millions of teachers who never agree with me, I also have known many teachers who open new horizons before their students and parents through their "innovative" minds. We know that "learning" becomes joy, fun and long-termed how much students involve in the teaching-learning process through active learning and internalize the goals of what they have been doing for their future lives. If you ask me; "How do I know this?" My reply is : "From the outcomes of the projects we conduct for years within the international platforms." We also carry this missionary thoughts towards the curricula of educational faculties on the way of training teachers of the future.

On 26-28 August, 2008 we will share some good samples of these recent approaches with the Turkish and international participants at the Yeditepe University, Kayışdağı Campus with the "11th International Convention on students' İmece Circles". While some circles arer sharing their problem-based project results through ppt presentations, some others will present dramas, debates and compete with other teams about collage, cultural dances, poster and slogan.
The themes of those streams might be seen on the http://www.hayalkoksal.com/en/convention.html . This is a good demonstration of Multiple intelligences and different learning styles into the life. Moreover, some handicapped circles are also expected to take part in the event.

In order to view different collage and drama samples, I went to the Pera Museum and then the Drama-Puppet Show Festival at the Italian Cultural Center yesterday. I have been very impressed by the developments in art and drama. Please guide your children and students toward multi-sided activities. This will add value to their lives.
We are looking forward to seeing different schools and different projects in Istanbul.

I wish you all good luck. Tomorrow I will be visiting the MEF Schools to witness the international projects demonstrated there. Tomorrow I will share my commnets with you. With love and peace...
Dr.Hayal KÖKSAL