Fostering creativity in humanities through drama
Azmin Mistry
Azmin uses drama in her school in Mumbai to explore the city’s essence in a creative way. Her students created monologues on various Mumbai topics, from local delicacies to major landmarks. Each student researched their topic, infused it with emotion, and presented it through recorded monologues on Flipgrid, using costumes and virtual backgrounds. They then received feedback and used thermometers to self-evaluate their learning. This approach made the project engaging and allowed students to reflect on their understanding in a simplified, objective way.
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“We had to capture the soul of Mumbai and all the cultural aspects of it… If I had to do that in a conventional way, it would take me forever because there’s so many things in Mumbai… So the creativity framework actually aligned beautifully with that and served as a great guideline.”
Azmin Mistry
Azmin Mistry
Azmin Mistry is an English and Humanities teacher and Cocurricular & Creativity Coordinator at Bombay International School, with more 10 years of experience. Passionate about cultural literacy and community engagement, Azmin integrates the humanities, English language, and performing arts to foster a positive school culture. Azmin has a Master’s in English Literature. She also runs workshops for teacher trainers and serves on the Board of Studies at HSNC University.
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