Art from India: AME 071

Whenever I explore cultural art projects, I wonder if the lesson I plan will reflect on the values and traditions of the designated country. There have been so many times when I’m knee-deep in Google searches that I wish I could just call someone and have them tell me the most popular art styles in their country. Today’s interview is that type of conversation. I spoke with Sparkler, Payal Wachhar, an art teacher from India who teaches in Australia. Payal and I talk about her passion for inquiry base learning and her favorite Indian art influences. Oh my goodness….the details, descriptions and her passion! So contagious. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: All about Payal’s journey from India to Australia, and how she picked up so many different art skills along the way that she incorporates into her teaching today Why she initially “hated” the idea of becoming a teacher (and what changed this) Payal’s art philosophy and non-traditional ways of teaching art to her students How customizing her teaching to her students needs is leading to a higher level of trust and more engagement from the kids The ways she would design a curriculum around teaching the art of India Why you should be paying attention to your own zone of genius and working the things you are good at into your lessons How consistency in my lessons and being fair to everyone were keys to my teaching experience (and why I personally didn’t use any technology in my classrooms) LISTEN TO THE SHOW LINKS & RESOURCES Payal's favorite DSS lessons: Chinese Dragons Chicken Little & Henny Penny Art Project Metallic Robot Drawing Videos and Freebies for the 10 year Deep Space Sparkle celebration can be found at: Deep Space Sparkle Facebook Page Deep Space Sparkle Party Page