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    The document discusses the importance and significance of handwork in education and culture. It notes that handwork allows children to explore their creativity and develop motor skills. It also helps children understand different art and craft techniques from around the world. The document provides reasons for emphasizing handwork in education and suggests tools and techniques for introducing various handwork activities to children.

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    The document discusses the importance and significance of handwork in education and culture. It notes that handwork allows children to explore their creativity and develop motor skills. It also helps children understand different art and craft techniques from around the world. The document provides reasons for emphasizing handwork in education and suggests tools and techniques for introducing various handwork activities to children.

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    CULTURE 3 (HAND WORK)

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    MODULE 10

    CULTURE 3 (HANDWORK)
    SADAF KAUSAR

    ROLL NO. D12431

    QUESTION NO. 1

    Write a note on significance of hand work.

    ANSWER

    Every human being is blessed by some unique talents of his own which he always want to
    materialize with the help of the tools given to him in the form of his hands. We find interesting
    and exquisite pieces of handwork in every culture and society which depicts their values and
    thoughts. There are vast variety of hand work which gives us a glance into the maker’s
    thoughts, values and culture. Hand work could be needlework, embroidery, carvings,
    engravings, bookmaking, weaving, origami, handwriting etc.

    “The hand is the instrument of the mind.” - Dr. Maria Montessori

    Keeping the importance of hand work in mind Montessori curriculum is prepared according to
    the needs of a child’s interest in his culture that is art and craft etc. it is important for a child to
    understand the significance of hands as a medium of expressions.

    REASONS FOR THE EMPHASIS ON HANDWORK

    1. To explore and refine the creative side, Montessori provides opportunity for hand work
    to the children.
    2. It helps children in discovering the fact that hands are also a medium of expression.
    3. It improves and enhances the motor skills of the child, particularly those of the fingers
    and hands.
    4. It builds a connection between a sensorial experience and the act of creation.
    5. It determines through experience that practice improves a skill, and the world is full of
    skills the child may achieve.
    6. It gives the child various opportunities to create something they find meaningful and
    aesthetical.

    Apart from perfection of hand movements, handwork stimulates a joy that is experienced
    through creativity. It enhances the knowledge about different art and crafts around the world.
    SADAF KAUSAR

    ROLL NO. D12431

    A child starts acknowledging the artistic values of lines, patterns, colors, designs and textures.
    The handwork taught in Montessori help them with the use and care of materials.

    Children from 3 to 6 years have a natural liking of using their hands and working with different
    materials. This inclination helps them concentrate on work of their choice, so it is the best time
    to introduce handwork and culture to them. These handworks not only make a child enjoy
    sense of achievement but also boost their self-esteem.

    TOOLS

    The tools used for handwork activities should be of good quality, child sized, nontoxic but not
    toys. Proper child safety measure should be taken care of while buying the materials. Care of
    tools must be taught. Coloring items should also be introduced.

    TECHNIQUES

    Any technique from around the world can be introduced to children. The teacher must start
    with easy to complex activities. Interest of children must be taken in consideration. It is suitable
    to start with activities of native culture. Creativity and experimentation of a child must not be
    discouraged.

    QUESTION NO. 2

    Creatively make any ten handwork items.


    SADAF KAUSAR

    ROLL NO. D12431


    SADAF KAUSAR

    ROLL NO. D12431

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