Mentoring using turntables is always exciting and engaging for disengaged students. I got called to help re-engage a small group of students who disrupt the classroom during school hours. After the initial connection, it was apparent that these students enjoyed music. We discussed respectful behaviours, social understanding and connection through a DJ experience.
This mini workshop explored relationship issues such as: - Peer Pressure - Bullying - Dealing with emotions - Identity - Social responsibility – Teamwork… and every time we discussed each topic, students were allowed to use the turntables to play a track or scratch. Seeing the success of this encounter, more of this will be proposed to various schools to help students. Keeping a good attitude, maintaining high standards and having a burning desire to learn & improve are all paramount in everything we aim to do.
