For a great post on a fully immersive educational experience, check out the Northern Michigan University School of Art and Design blog post on their recent internship experience-creating a kiln in Indonesia.
For three years, Professor Kakas researched the design of these kilns-this trip was the culmination of that intense research.
This post will be of interest to art teachers of course, but also World History or Geography teachers who want to explore cultural practices of Bali, Indonesia.
Questions for Discussion
- How does a soda fired ceramic kiln work?
- How is this kiln utilized by the Balian people?
- Based on your reading of this text and seeing the photos, what are important cultural values of the Balian people?
- What was significant about the kiln built by the Northern Michigan University Students?
- How can this type of immersive experience be essential to students, researchers and the local community?
- What else does this inspire you to”dream, learn, do?”
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