Abstract
In my mother’s kitchen lasting bonds among family, friends, and newcomers are created. Using that space as a point of departure, I explore the significance of pedagogical places outside of classrooms that serve as flavorful ingredients for performative and participatory learning. This article articulates ways in which rituals associated with Sicilian cultural traditions are interwoven and complicit in establishing dispositions for socially engaged learning and teaching in the arts, showing how an ethic of care can transcend generations. With a focus on place-based learning, making art and enjoying food are investigated to show how healthy productive relationships, appreciation for beauty, sustainable practices, and an ethic of care can all be nurtured around the table, emphasizing hands-on real-world learning experiences.
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Pilato, Natalia
(2023)
"Food for Thought: Rituals in Place Based Learning,"
International Journal of Lifelong Learning in Art Education: Vol. 6, Article 10.
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https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/ijllae/vol6/iss1/10
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