Spotkania w życiu, spotkania w twórczości. O Twórczych Spotkaniach Bez Barier – doświadczeniach osobistych i kreatywnych studentów w kontekście niepełnosprawności

Abstract

The topic of a creative teacher, who apart from his/her educational activities also undertakes creative endeavours, is associated with the responsibility in the experiences with fellow participants of the common reality. Those first meetings in creative output in a way mark out the way for the future ones, prepare the participants for making decision as for the manners of participation. The article refers to a meeting with the students of Special School Complex no. 11 in Kraków. The disabled usually do not undertake any activity on their own accord, but they have invited the university students of Artistic Education. A very interesting and important cooperation has stemmed from this common experience. While familiarizing ourselves with the special school students and teachers, we noticed that each situation had the characteristics of creativity, both on the part of pupils and the tutors. Each of these situations brimmed with willingness and engagement – the one preparing for life, and the one involving art as an element of therapeutic activities. This unfamiliar reality taught the teachers-to-be how intensive their peers can feel the need of safety and social contacts.