I came across an interesting documentary about students in war-torn northern Uganda. Their stories are tragic and horrifying; some have seen their families and friends killed, and some have been the killers, just to survive.
The film follows the students from the Patongo refugee camp as they prepare for, and compete in the Ugandan National Music Competition. No one expects them to win, as the film's site says "schools in refugee camps don't win awards."
This would be a great tool to use in some music and world affairs classes. I would ask my students to discuss the power of music, why does it have this power, and how does it compare to their own experiences?
It is rated PG-13, and the subject matter is upsetting in many ways, so it would only be appropriate for high school and some middle schools.
Any other ideas in regard to how to use this as a teaching tool?
About Me
- Chandra Leigh
- I'm a senior music education major at the University of Maine, with a particular affinity for elementary aged children, and a passion for peace studies. I'm easy going and I love to laugh. I'm very open-minded about most anything, to the point where some may say that I'm unrealistic. The truth of the matter is that I do entertain fantastic ideas, but I do it because I revel in possibility, not because I think that it's fact. My vision for the future is a school system where we teach the whole student, not just the academic student. As a teacher, I will do all that I can to ensure that my future students will be life-long learners.
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