Most of us were not too fond of History when we were in school. Yet we were fascinated by the comic books that narrated stories of historical characters and olden times.
History can be fascinating - if it opens a window to the past- when life was full adventure, intrigue and accomplishment or it can be tedious if it is all about listing of dates, rulers and dynasties.
This brings us to the moot question why do children find a certain subject boring in class. The most obvious response is how it is taught in school.
Here we showcase a History project done by Akshat as a part of a school assignment. Notice how the idea of creating a comic strip piqued the child’s imagination and encouraged him to think out of the box. Notice how a mundane project that could have involved simple downloading of pictures and information from the internet became an absorbing endeavour that showcases not just Akshat’s understanding of costumes down the ages but also his creativity, his skill at visualisation and his sense of humour.
Akshat’s project clearly shows us his wit and inventiveness. We, at Inspire, believe that every child possess an inherent creativity and intellect to come up with something original.
Therefore, as mentors, it is important for us to reflect on some vital questions.
Can we think beyond obvious kinds of assignments to trigger that inherent creativity of a child?
Can we try out innovative ideas to engage, challenge and motivate students?
Can we make a subject interesting for a child by the way we approach it?
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