Pre-Texts

 

is pedagogical acupuncture. “Make art from this text,” is the single prompt to activate cognitive, emotional and civic faculties.  In the spirit of Cultural Agents, we engage the arts and humanities to stimulate human flourishing. The protocol turns difficulty from obstacle to artistic challenges.

 

Results include better levels of comprehension, improved mental health, and skills for citizenship. High educational impact at low economic cost is appreciated by Pre-Texts partners worldwide.

 

UNESCO: Education for Peace

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Literacy

  • Indicator of development in all fields (economic, political, emotional, etc.).
  • Stimulates imagination in order to comprehend texts.
  • Inspires personal expression.
  • Engages a range of experiences at a safe distance.

Innovation

  • Starts with creativity, a universal human drive.
  • Depends on facts and critical reflection.
  • Requires reinterpretation of given material.
  • Develops best with a diversity of proposals.

Civics

  • Derives from diversity as a source of pleasure.
  • Thrives on admiration of everyone for everyone.
  • Appreciates facts and critical reflections.
  • Recombines materials and experiences.