Learning through experience

Students posing in front of the Forestry Information Center

Year One and Two students from the Art, Craft and Drama for Early Childhood unit visited Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve, Central Market and the National Textile Museum on 26 July 2016. The trip aimed to provide inspiration for students in their projects.

The students walked a 2km canopy trail, starting from the Bukit Nanas entrance to Menara KL to learn and better appreciate nature. They also had a chance to create art tools such as brushes for painting using biodegradable materials such as twigs and dry leaves.

Students enjoying painting

They also visited Central Market, to experience Malaysia’s diverse arts, handicrafts and culture. Their next stop took them to the National Textile Museum for a tour and to gain hands-on experience with weaving and painting batik.

“It is important to let our future pre-service educators have these experiences to understand how and what children can learn from such experiences,”said Department of Early Childhood Studies Head Jamela Begam Binti Oli Muhamad.

This trip was organised by the Department of Early Childhood Studies, Faculty of Creative Industries (FCI).

Students trying their hand at weaving textiles



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