Monday, August 20, 2007

today's session 20/08/07

 #start
Creativity
 
Each one of us was asked if we were creative?
Why put it on a scale? Compare?!
Is that safe for my self-esteem?
How does that translate into "measuring" a child's creativity?
 
Two spices in the cooking was an interesting constraint.
 
I realized that we were thinking inside a box while mind mapping "creativity".
 
I enjoyed "observation" exercise. We were operating from our HOM while Observing.
 
How are these exercises related to working with children? :-
1 Be a "Peace" sculpture!
2 Make a "peace" logo using the object!
3 Show "perseverance" in sand by using props (in Ms. Mini's session)!
 
How was Haiku writing important in understanding/responding to a child's writings/work?
 
How big a role or what role does "recognition" (from society) play in grooming a child's talent? Is being talented same as being creative?
 
What it means by channeling creative energy?
 
How to work with children with emotional or substance abuse problems?
 
How important is a mentor?
 
What was I doing while visualizing a pink elephant climbing a ladder?
How difficult it was for me to leave my knowledge of a grey elephant at the doorstep and imagine afresh? Did I see the rough texture I see of the grey one? Did I see the big flapping ears and the heavy-unable-to-lift feet?
 
If a child were to tell me about a pink elephant climbing a ladder, how much would I really believe his story? If I won't really truly believe it, it may show.
Is that hindering a child's imagination?
How can it have negative impact?
How true is to tell children facts as we know them?
Imagination is part fantasy. When to break this fantasy world? Why? Why not?
 
.........reflections!!
Bhavana

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