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| Training and Coaching Sessions on Cultural Diversity |
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Cluster Workshops in April 2010 |
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Three workshops took place between the 26th and 30th of April 2010 and were conducted by Shirley Wouters, IP training specialist and Najeh Abu Shamsiyeh, IP Palestinian National Consultant. The Palestinian Ministry of Education was represented at the workshop in Ramallah through Ms. Aman Jarrar and Mr. Jamil Ishtayeh. The two workshops in Jenin were represented by the directors of the districts. This was a welcome addition as it gave the participants a sense of the importance of the Twinning project and the contributions being made by KfW and IP-Consult. The Minister and Deputy Minister were expected to join at a certain point of the workshops but could not attend because of other necessary commitments. Each workshop was one day long, which started at 9:00 and lasted until 17:00. It was clear that teachers have a limited time window with which we can work. The first part of the workshop focused on cultural diversity, while the second part consisted of the students presenting their prepared projects on cultural diversity and the final part of the program was to take part in a cultural and active session in the area. This consisted of visiting museums and taking part in games and a common afternoon meal.  The workshops centered on looking at the cultural diversity within Palestine and then comparing the results with those from the German schools. Such themes as sense of self and space, dress and appearance, values and beliefs, time and time consciousness, learning culture, work habits, food and eating rituals were discussed. The differences within Palestine were interesting as the students noted that within their own culture their identity and habits are different from their close neighbors. Palestinian School Presentations The presentations were made by the students and it was quite obvious that a great deal of work had been invested in their preparation. The themes of the projects were based on the idea of presenting something about Palestinian culture; which would be of interest to the German students. The workshops were in three clusters: North A cluster, North B cluster and the South cluster as the following: Cluster North A Al Zababdeh Girls School Al-Zababdeh Girls School presented two themes; teachers' day at their school (a power point presentation) and the preparation of the traditional meal Mushkan which was done as a film.  Anin Secondary School for Girls Anin School chose the topic of an actual wedding party in a small village. This was a film with traditional music in the background and presented the traditional aspects of weddings in Palestine. Al Yamoon Basic School for Girls Al Yamoon presented a power point of the hero´s which are important for them and who represent Palestinian values. The hero´s were Yasser Arafat (the previous Palestinian presedent, Mahoumad Darweesh (a famous Palestinian poet), Salah-adeen Alayoubi (a historical Muslim leader) and Fadwa Tuquan (a Palestinian poet). Cluster North B Deir Sharaf Secondary School for Girls Deir Sharaf School also presented a power point on their hero´s and gave a different twist to the hero´s motive by including their best friends, their mothers and ants. Othman Iben Iffan Secondary Girls School  Othman Iben Affan School took a more conscious view on Palestinian society and questioned some of the more traditional values of their country. They talked about the challenges facing students and the absence of fresh colors in school uniforms. They talked about what is the meaning of good friends and the importance of family in their society. Falamyah Secondary Co-Ed School Falamyah School used theater as a way of presenting their ideas. Their theme was hero´s in Palestinian society whose values they admire. They included Yasser Arafat, and Mahoumed Darweesh. Cluster South Al Aroob Secondary Girls School The presentation from Al Aroob consisted of telling the story of their refugee camp. With singing and a slide show they presented an emotional and thought provoking presentation to the audience. Al Jalazoon Secondary Girls School Al-Jalazoon School presented aspects of cultural life in Palestine including a film on a traditional Palestinian meal. They also did presentations on traditional Palestinian dress.  Yasser Amer Secondary School for Girls Yasser Amer chose hero`s as their topic. Individual students presented stories of an important person in their lives and included a personal presentation of a father as hero, they also presented life in Hebron with the difficulties Palestinians face under occupation. Yasser Amer share picture of the Holly sites in Hebron important for the three divine religions, Judaism, Christianity and Islam such as the tombs of Abraham, Isaac, Sara and Leah. |
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