Sunday, November 16, 2008
Blog Post # 3 Pursuing Passion After School
The video that i watched is called Pursuing Passion After School: Chicago's Model Educational Enrichment Effort. The video is about a program that is called After School Matters. It is a program that takes place after school. It was formed in an abandoned warehouse on what is called the 37 block. The program first started out as a art program called Gallery 37. After School Matters now consists of not only Gallery 37 which teaches kids Visual Arts, Performing Arts, and Culinary Arts, but Words 37,Tech 37,Sport 37, and Science 37. The program teaches Web Design, Robotics,Graphic Design,chemistry,sports as well as many other subjects. Kids enjoy coming to the program, were they are free to find what their passion is. The program is great because if a kid is struggling in school and they go to the program were their learning something their good at it can be uplifting, inspiring and motivating. The school raises private funds to help kids who wouldn't normally be able to attend the program. The kids from all different backgrounds get along and learn to trust each other and build lasting relationships. The program is not taught by teachers it's taught by professionals who are the experts in their field they bring the passion for their art to the table and are anxious to teach others and watch their talents flourish. I think that this program is terrific i wish every community had a enrichment effort like this. I think it allows students to have not only a safe place to learn but also to have fun. I especially like the idea that it allows individuals who are not otherwise academic to excel at other areas in which their talents are valued. Not everyone is meant to be a doctor, or lawyer. Some are meant to be Dancers, Architects, Interior designers, and Chefs.
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80% of learning occurs outside the classroom, and I think this program is an excellent reminder of that statistic.
"The program is not taught by teachers it's taught by professionals who are the experts in their field they bring the passion for their art to the table and are anxious to teach others and watch their talents flourish."
I am recalling Sir Ken Robinson's talk on creativity, and I what better way to inspire creativity than to get an expert in the field who is passionate about their work? What an awesome idea!
I love it!!
I like that the program is not taught by teachers and instead is taught by professionals. I also like that the courses are for all students and not just for the wealthy!!
i really think this is a great idea. I wish every community (like you) could have this opportunity. Many kids feel like school is there safe place and is a getaway from home and this could be another opportunity. Also i think it is great because there is so many subjects or passions for children to find.
I think that most people are unaware of opportunities and programs like this. There needs to be a better way of getting programs like this to become more widespread and more accessible to children. In low income schoool districts there is generally a low rate of parent involvment so sending a letter home one time in a Friday Folder is not good enough advertising.
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