Literature Art Integrated Learning Module

Module Description
The Literature Art Integrated Learning module (LAIL) is aiming to engage professional writers in the process of interaction and creation of new skills and techniques to a specific group of learners: Romani adults. The innovative aspect of the current work is that in the process of teaching and with the specific training techniques will be introduced and discussed the importance of the Romanipen 1 and Romani code as part of the Romani spirit, culture, law, history for creation of a positive narrative.
The necessary time for the practical training is 40 hours in 3 main parts: working with human creativity and imagination, introduction to Romani literature and mastering the creative writing process.
Objectives
This module aims to:
- Develop understanding of 'Literature Art' as a pedagogical tool and of its impact on the holistic learning and development of every learner.
- Develop familiarity with creative thinking (different techniques) as medium of exploring learners' creative expression.
- Develop skills of planning and organizing age-appropriate art experiences to make learning of different subjects appealing.
- Develop understanding of the Romani community: their portrait through positive narrative.
- Communicate and interact with Romani Adults.
- Introduce the important influence of the Romani literature and culture on the European culture.
Target learners
The target learners of LAIL are people willing to learn literature writing, future or current writers with Romani background and influence. The trainers to work on the module are professionals that are involved in the literature sector or related to it and professionals that support Romani integration to the EU (e.g., social workers, VET teachers, assistance, volunteers, …).
Training materials
The main training materials are separated in a Paper Act and an Art Lesson for Romani people. The Paper Act is developed around Roma background and information that will help with the pedagogical aspect of the Art lesson, which is a studio project that explores literature art with hands-on, creative activities and active discussions.