Session 6 - April 18 afternoon (Vinayak Bharne on Architecture in East Asia)

[Mario Ruiz]

This is a term we hear quite often and it's something I feel like everyone has more or less of an idea of what it really means. I went ahead and looked into it some more on YouTube and found some interesting videos. I'm attaching a link to the end of this response because I found it to be very informative on how to utilize the basics of feng shui in your bedroom! As I was watching it and the narrator was presenting some of the guidelines, I always questioned "why" you should or should not organize your room in a specific manner. However, the narrator always gave such excellent reasoning as to the "why" behind the feng shui principles. 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlhZ6TA4_X4

[Mario Ruiz]

Students and young children are often very inquisitive and they always want to ask the question, "Why?" It's a wonderful question because, like you said, Cynthia, it can lead to so many different conversations. Sometimes when lesson planning I often have to try and hop into some of my students' brains in order to anticipate what they will be asking later on during my lessons. More often than not, it's the question of "why?" that they often ask and saying "because I said so" is not a justified answer. Again, the question of "Why?' is very powerful and often starts a wonderful conversation. 

[Betsy Ures]

Cynthia, you made a great observation that even us, as adults have opinions or misconceptions about East Asian architecture and history. Approaching learning with open eyes and minds will help prepare our students for success in the future. I loved learning about how residental streets and neighborhoods were designed to encourage community activities. It will seem peculiar to our students (and myself) until we explore the culture and value systems that placed high value on family and community. It will inspire the architects and city planners of the future!

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