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CROSS
CURRICULAR LINKS
 The
mere fact that Herman himself was a refugee, allows this project
to naturally overlap into many other areas of the primary
curriculum.
Instances involving historical and geographical reference
could be included into planning by examining :
Herman's journey from Warsaw around Europe leading eventually
to Britain;
or
The ways in which Herman documented and depicted employment
and social conditions of the time in his work.
The constant descriptions of Wales and links to its 'Welshness'
clearly cannot be overlooked when studying Herman's work,
again leading into another area of importance in the primary
curriculum in Wales - Y Cwricwlwm Cymreig [ Cymreig
- a Welsh adjective which means ' concerned with Wales'.]
This is an integrative element which aims to encourage an
appreciation of national identity by embracing the distinctive
culture of Wales. It is hoped that pupils will develop a sense
of belonging, just as Herman did when he came to live in Ystradgynlais
in the 1940's
'
I stayed on because here I found all I required. I arrived
a stranger for a fortnight. The fortnight became eleven years.'
Perhaps
the most obvious curriculum link which ran continuously alongside
the work of this project was that of Language and Literacy.
Planning for all elements, such as oral, aural and written
work can be built in to activities of this nature very easily.
Many different types of writing may be considered: report
writing; recount; instructional; explanation and even poetry,
sit well, and link with ease to many art based tasks.
As aforementioned, the use of appraisal was an important process
throughout, this too can be further developed by teachers
to extend skills in auracy and oracy e.g. circle time/ discussions
about Herman's and the pupils' work.
It is hoped that when reading through this work, that this
project may be seen as an opportunity to cover a number of
curriculum areas over a period of time; or simply, as a' stand
alone' art activity to be completed during art sessions.
Photo:
Bernard Mitchell
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