A summary of the project by Mrs Mamta Kumar, India
A. Description
of the context where our project was implemented
In this period of
globalization there is a need to create world citizens, who are empathetic and
sensitive to the multicultural needs of the various people around the globe.
This can be only addressed if they learn to value their heritage and have pride
in their culture .This process in turn leads them to understand and be
sensitive to the cultural heritage, values
of people from other countries.
B. Explanation
of the need(s) addressed by our project.
Multicultural stories from different geographical
location, exposure to ideas from other cultures, enables the young minds to
broaden their horizons rather than live and think in isolation. Attitudes, perceptions, traditions, of
different societies can expose children to various points of view, range
of ideas, customs, and beliefs different from their own. Story is more than a
way of exchanging information and extending ideas, it a means of reaching out
and connecting with other people. Stories can be a powerful tool that can help
unite cultures and bridge the cultural gap.
Objectives of our project
- To
expose the students of the collaborating schools to the process of story
writing which would give a glimpse of their country to the readers around
the world. They in turn would also
be reading stories written by
authors from diverse
countries.
- Mamta and Anna working on the book.
- To
conduct workshops on The Power Of
Culture and on The Importance
Of Story Telling with students, teachers and the parent community in
Krakow and India.
To
invite the students of across the globe to write stories set in the
cultural background of their countries.
- To edit
and publish a book of stories Power of International Stories: Coming of
Age in the Global Village printed in India
Julia and Anna working on the book.
