Santhana M Tamli language and art teacher
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The Role of a Tamil Teacher:

As a Tamil teacher, your focus is on preserving and promoting the richness of Tamil literature, language, and culture. You would typically:

1. Teach Tamil Language:

Educate students in reading, writing, and speaking Tamil fluently.
Cover grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, and pronunciation.

2. Introduce Tamil Literature:

Teach ancient and modern Tamil works, including Sangam literature, Thirukkural, Bharathiar poems, etc.
Analyze themes, cultural contexts, and historical significance of Tamil literary pieces.

3. Cultural Preservation:

Impart cultural values, history, and traditions associated with Tamil Nadu.
Encourage participation in cultural activities like Tamil poetry recitation, drama, or storytelling.

4. Creative Expression:

Use the arts (e.g., traditional Tamil folk art) to deepen understanding of Tamil culture.
Encourage students to write essays, poetry, or stories in Tamil.

The Role of an Art Teacher:

As an art teacher, you guide students in creative expression, technical skills, and understanding art history and its cultural significance. This includes:

1. Teaching Artistic Techniques:

Basics of drawing, painting, sculpture, and design.
Use of various mediums like charcoal, watercolor, oil paints, etc.

2. Inspiring Creativity:

Encourage students to explore and express their emotions and ideas through art.
Support projects that blend traditional and modern art styles.

3. Art History and Culture:

Teach about famous artists, artistic movements, and cultural art forms.
Explore Tamil Nadu’s rich heritage of Tanjore paintings, Kolams, and temple architecture.

4. Skill Development:

Help students improve observation, proportion, shading, and color theory.
Encourage them to exhibit their works and critique art constructively.

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Combining Tamil and Art Teaching:

Your dual expertise creates unique learning opportunities:

1. Illustrating Tamil Literature: Students can visually interpret Tamil poetry or stories, making learning more interactive.

2. Cultural Projects: Guide them to create art inspired by Tamil folklore, festivals, or historical events.

3. Calligraphy and Tamil Alphabets: Integrate art by teaching Tamil letters through calligraphy or decorative styles.

4. Exhibitions and Events: Organize exhibitions showcasing Tamil-themed artworks and Tamil litery events...

Subjects

  • Tamil Beginner-Intermediate

  • Art Beginner-Intermediate

Experience

No experience mentioned.

Education

  • BVA (Jul, 2011–May, 2015) from Pondicherry University, Puducherry

Fee details

    ₹700–1,600/hour (US$8.19–18.72/hour)

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