Organisation of an exhibition
Disadvantaged youth need self-esteem in order to find their place in society. The organisation of an exhibition with restored furniture – all restored and hand-crafted by the young people themselves – is an opportunity to show gained abilities and get appreciation of visitors.
LessDisadvantaged youth need self-esteem in order to find their place in society. The organisation of an exhibition with restored furniture – all restored and hand-crafted by the young people themselves – is an opportunity to show gained abilities and get appreciation of visitors.
Disadvantaged youth need self-esteem in order to find their place in society. The organisation of an exhibition with restored furniture – all restored and hand-crafted by the young people themselves – is an opportunity to show gained abilities and get appreciation of visitors.
- Module
- Prevention
- Group size
- medium
Exercise Category: Good Practices
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Purpose
- To raise self-confidence of disadvantaged young people
- To show appreciation of civic society
- To offer disadvantaged young people appreciation of any work they do with their hands.
Participants
disadvantaged youth,teachers and trainers at special schools
Description
This initiative was developed at Erlichschule in Speyer as part of the »Malerwerkstatt«-project, which is a non-verbal concept for preparing German and migrant youngsters aged 13 – 17 for employment market. The concept was developed in this special school for disadvantaged young people from a migrant or a socially difficult background, who are in danger to drop-out of society and the education system.
At the »Malerwerkstatt« they are taught how to handle materials and tools for different crafts. Every year the youth group presents their best pieces of work – mostly restored furniture – in an exhibition. This exhibition has to be planned and organized in cooperation with officials of the city of Speyer, which provides gallery space.
Materials needed
check-lists for organisation
Methodology
planning and organising the whole event of their own and with clear responsibilities, tutored by their teachers without interferences
Advice for Trainer
This tool is part of a long-term activity and takes time go be prepared.
The success of this concept proves it right. One of the main advantages is that the exhibition can be organised as an integrated part of full-time schools.
Source / Literature
Handouts
available at the workshop