Re: SAIL

I was with Malki at SAIL on Tuesday and I agree that the physical space makes it challenging. I am claustrophobic, so not a fan of small spaces to begin with, and the lack of windows and the sheer number of people in the room made it uncomfortable for me. I was impressed by the thought that the students had put into their inventions and the vast majority seemed to be taking a lot of care in painting and decorating them. The second class we worked with had just returned from getting free ice cream so their sugar high was definitely a factor in making the situation seem chaotic. This is my second time at SAIL, in this space, and I find that I have a difficult time separating my own physical discomfort with the space from what is going on in the classroom. I agree with Malki it seems like a normal, everyday art class. Some children are engaged, some are not, and there is a lot of noise and activity. I appreciate getting to experience different settings. I think it really makes me consider what environments I would feel comfortable in and be able to be an effective teacher in.