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Music Makers
-'creates Child Friendly Spaces for displaced children to flourish and learn through the medium of Music in their cultural context'
-mission & vision
MUSIC MAKERS
builds upon the idea that displaced people are their own resource bank of talent, culture, identity and creativity. Social ownership and involvement supports the development of young learners in an atmosphere of hope and positive expression.
- a FUTURE LEARNING SPACE in a challenging global context -
Whether it is toddler tunes or teen beats, Music Makers can support cultural identity in a Community of Practice that fosters a spirit of freedom and joy.
'MUSIC MAKERS exists to create CHILD FRIENDLY SPACES for displaced children to flourish and learn through the medium of MUSIC in their CULTURAL CONTEXT'
Music Maker Resources -Â Culture, People, Time & Talent
within Child Friendly Spaces
AP Photo: Raad Adayleh
Multi- faceted outcomes of Group learning
Learning through music in groups allows for generational transmission of language, culture and experience, supporting identity, socio-emotional development and belonging.
Personal Learning Space -Benefits through Music Makers
Music Makers develops self-efficacy, self-confidence;Â allows for reflection and creativity.
Consultation & collaboration
MUSIC MAKERS as a Future Learning Space is set up with parental consultation and involvement. Age apppropiate groups for children utilize corporate knowledge and skills where the older teach the younger- heritage, language, customs and cultural values through song and dance. Children benefit from oral language, social interaction, self expression and from belonging to a group. They grow in skill and confidence to create, design and produce according to their own talent and gifting. Parents of young learners receive support and enjoy a sense of community in this collaborative space.
Resources
As mentioned, the most valuable resource in this Learning Space is people, and the culture, language, experience, talent and creativity they bring. Music can be made anywhere, beginning with simple percussion, voice and movement. Refugees are by experience, resilient and resourceful. 'Music Makers' encourages opportunities to create hope and stimulate creative expression.