Trish Donald

Background

The Artist in Residence Education Program evolved from a Memorandum of Understanding between the University of New England (UNE) and the Paro College of Education, Royal University of Bhutan. I had the opportunity to contribute to this program in Bhutan, creating resources for both Paro and UNE.

 

Purpose:
These resources are designed for teachers to use in classrooms, offering creative, project-based activities that complement theoretical learning and provide an alternative to traditional methods like rote learning. They promote multi-sensory, arts-based learning and are engaging for students. Minimal materials are required, making them ideal for resource-limited settings.

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Lesson Plans:
This set of lesson plans includes step-by-step instructions and examples for teachers. They feature the program’s logo and images of Bachelor of Education students (Primary) who were trained to deliver these lessons in their own classrooms. The plans are also available as literacy units at UNE, NSW, Australia. I have delivered these lessons in Bhutan and various primary and high schools in NSW, receiving positive feedback for being engaging, creative, and effective in deepening student learning.