8 Slam Modules Ignite Creativity in Schools, Registration till 1st May

For the 2nd consecutive year, slam.mu is proud to present its educational initiative, Slam in Schools, aimed at primary and secondary students from both public and private institutions. This ambitious project comprises eight comprehensive modules, with the registration deadline set for 1st May.

In response to the palpable enthusiasm observed among young people for public speaking during last year’s edition and various slam-related activities, slam.mu is reintroducing this educational programme.

The modules encompass both the technical aspects of stage performance and the art of text writing.

From the very first module, students are introduced to the stage environment, progressing to work on their “vocal foundations” and the exploration of their “vocal identities.”

Module 4 delves into “body language,” while Module 5 focuses on storytelling, and Module 6 provides students with the opportunity to practice “stage performance.”

The seventh module is dedicated to poetic writing, culminating in the final module, which covers “the components of a tournament.”

In a statement to Le-Mauricien, the project’s instigator and founder of slam.mu, Nicolas Frichot, emphasised that the primary aim of this initiative is to foster oral expression and creativity among students.

“These slam workshops will enable students to build self-confidence, articulate their emotions, and refine their skills in both oral and written forms.

By the end of these workshops, they will be capable of reciting a text on stage before an audience.”

The training will be conducted by certified slamasters affiliated with slam.mu, with sessions taking place within the participating institutions.

Slam.mu prioritises holding these sessions during school hours to ensure maximum student participation.

Moreover, the practice of slam is inherently interdisciplinary.

“French, literature, or even physics classes could seamlessly integrate into the slam sessions,” Frichot noted, referencing a slam on Albert Einstein that incorporates abstract concepts such as special relativity and general relativity into the performance.

He reassured parents and educators alike: “Slam will not hinder the academic curriculum.

On the contrary, students will become more engaged, expressive, autonomous, and responsible.

We have tested and proven this in private institutions.”

Frichot further highlighted that in France, slam is part of the school curriculum and contributes to the Artistic and Cultural Education Pathway (PEAC) as well as the civic pathway for each student.

At the conclusion of this training programme, an internal competition will be held at each institution, followed by a national interschool slam competition.

For Frichot, a passionate advocate and practitioner of slam, there are no losers in this art form.

“The mere act of stepping onto the stage to share one’s text with peers is a rewarding experience,” he asserted.

Source: Le Mauricien