{"id":3223,"date":"2023-01-27T11:29:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T05:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asia.cognita.network\/chirec-old\/?p=3223"},"modified":"2024-04-23T10:08:44","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T04:38:44","slug":"healing-with-heart-using-creativity-to-promote-wellness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asia.cognita.network\/chirec-old\/blog\/healing-with-heart-using-creativity-to-promote-wellness\/","title":{"rendered":"Healing with heART: Using Creativity to Promote Wellness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In June last year, when students returned to physical school, teachers could experience the change in the classrooms. The two years of isolated learning and lack of opportunities to socialize or work in groups had impacted the students, and the change was not helping classroom learning. Everyone was looking for a way to \u201cHeal the Heart\u201d and bring back good memories of school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We found the cure for the \u2018HE-ART\u2019 hidden in itself, and our leadership team gave exclusive time within the school for our teachers and students to begin the process of undoing the damage of the pandemic through \u2018ART\u2019 (Accessible, Real, Together).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Power of teamwork in academics&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first part of the exercise involved planning and executing an academic showcase where students worked in teams to create various forms of visual evidence of their learning and understanding. They worked on charts, models, videos, role-plays, poems, songs and dance routines to connect what they learned in the classroom with their interests and skills. We indeed lost some academic time but what we gained was seeing students happily working in groups, not feeling stressed about academic work or time and hearing constructive noise around the campus. Students were looking forward to coming to school because they would get time to research and work together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3225\" data-id=\"3225\" src=\"https:\/\/asia.cognita.network\/chirec-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/i-mRbKjfg-X3.jpg?w=640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asia.cognita.network\/chirec-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/i-mRbKjfg-X3.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/asia.cognita.network\/chirec-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/i-mRbKjfg-X3.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/asia.cognita.network\/chirec-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/i-mRbKjfg-X3.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/asia.cognita.network\/chirec-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/i-mRbKjfg-X3.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/asia.cognita.network\/chirec-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/i-mRbKjfg-X3.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3224\" data-id=\"3224\" src=\"https:\/\/asia.cognita.network\/chirec-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/i-tGvpHZF-X2.jpg?w=640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asia.cognita.network\/chirec-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/i-tGvpHZF-X2.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asia.cognita.network\/chirec-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/i-tGvpHZF-X2.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/asia.cognita.network\/chirec-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/i-tGvpHZF-X2.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/asia.cognita.network\/chirec-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/i-tGvpHZF-X2.jpg?resize=1024,682 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>A deep dive into performing arts&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This exercise\u2019s second and rather powerful part was seen through a week-long student-led theatre fest. The students from grades 6 to 12, under the guidance of the English department, were involved in the script, direction, acting, music, prop and stage design. Students spent dedicated time during school for 45 days in planning and implementing the show. What amazed us was that some of the quietest students in our classes silenced everyone with their performance on the stage. We are sure many students discovered some new things about themselves, and they would worry less about what they are not doing well and focus on how they can use their strengths. These 45 days gave opportunities to find rare talent in the school and leave students with memories for a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3228\" data-id=\"3228\" src=\"https:\/\/asia.cognita.network\/chirec-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/i-FJLpt6M-X2_4d5426.jpg?w=640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asia.cognita.network\/chirec-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/i-FJLpt6M-X2_4d5426.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asia.cognita.network\/chirec-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/i-FJLpt6M-X2_4d5426.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/asia.cognita.network\/chirec-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/i-FJLpt6M-X2_4d5426.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/asia.cognita.network\/chirec-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/i-FJLpt6M-X2_4d5426.jpg?resize=1024,682 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3229\" data-id=\"3229\" src=\"https:\/\/asia.cognita.network\/chirec-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/IMG_0506-XL_607cc8.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asia.cognita.network\/chirec-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/IMG_0506-XL_607cc8.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asia.cognita.network\/chirec-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/IMG_0506-XL_607cc8.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/asia.cognita.network\/chirec-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/IMG_0506-XL_607cc8.jpg?resize=768,512 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Reaping the therapeutic benefits of creativity&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As academicians, we realized that our math, language and science classes are important, but when it comes to healing, there is nothing more powerful than art, and we are so glad we took some time off academics and let the students spend time in these collaborative activities. As a school, we did our bit, and we urge parents to support their children in identifying what they like, what they enjoy and what makes them truly happy. A happy child makes a happy world, and their smile has the power to HEAL the WORLD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/asia.cognita.network\/chirec-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/Shirisha-K.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3231\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ms. Shirisha&nbsp;Kondury&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head of Research and Teacher Training&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I am an engineer by profession but a teacher by passion. Currently, I am the Head of Research and Teacher Training at CHIREC&nbsp;International, Hyderabad. I have passionately worked for more than 2 decades and hold experience in teaching,&nbsp;training, educational counselling and research. I post-graduated with a Master\u2019s degree in Electrical Engineering from U&nbsp;Cincinnati, Ohio. I hold multiple responsibilities at CHIREC which comprise&nbsp;being the Cambridge Professional Development&nbsp;Qualifications Program Leader, IBDP Mathematics and TOK facilitator for AA and&nbsp;AI HL and IBDP examiner for Math AA HL and TOK. I believe my students have made me a better learner and my contribution to my class is reflective of what I learn from them.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In June last year, when students returned to physical school, teachers could experience the change in the classrooms. 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