Voces de la Tierra

Multidisciplinary educational project that combines various fields of study. It encompasses elements of linguistics, geography, history, literature, and cultural studies. It focuses on promoting community engagement through language, heritage, and arts education, particularly within the context of a local region or community.

1.  Autonomy of the student: they have decided in which phase and when to participate), although this has meant a greater effort of coordination on the part of the teachers involved.
2. Working in diverse groups with different roles and responsibilities according to their interests and abilities.
3. Service-learning: carrying out products and activities that serve the good of a part of society.

The type of collaborative experience is best characterized as a «Community-Based Learning» or «Service-Learning» project. This type of educational experience involves students collaborating with community members, local experts, and various sectors of society to address real-world issues or promote community well-being. In this case, students are engaged in activities that contribute to the local community’s understanding of its heritage, culture, and language while also fostering interrelations between the school and society. This collaborative experience goes beyond the classroom and actively involves students in practical, community-centered activities.

• Creative action
• Transformative direct intervention

• Opening of the exhibition: on March 13, the exhibition opens in Casa Grande, it takes place in the afternoon and the entire Santomeran society is invited to it. For the inauguration, all the students who have participated are present, who are also in charge of welcoming the attendees: there is an exhibition of traditional dances (seguidilas and jota) and they give three presentations on the three thematic axes of exposure.
• Promotion of the exhibition: days before the opening, the students go to the weekly market to hand out leaflets about the exhibition, they visit local shops and the other local institute.
• Workshop with the town hall reinforcement students: the same week as the inauguration, in collaboration with the town hall, a workshop is organized by the students for students participating in the educational reinforcement offered by the town hall (where primary and secondary school students from all the centers of the town attend). The workshop consists of painting a mural with a poem by Julián Andúgar, playing Barraca go! (a game based on the words of the Murcian dialect) and  a dynamic role-playing game in which the students explain their links with Santomera: on an A1 size map of Santomera, first, the students made themselves with plasticine and placed themselves on the map (somewhere that represented them) and explained the reason for their choice; then they did the same with a loved one; Later, they made a figure that represented their favorite place in Santomera and placed it; Lastly, the students created a creature (or object, person, plant) with the powers they wanted, once everyone had placed it, they were asked how each one could help the community.
• Guided tour of the exhibition of other students of the center: the week of March 27, cultural days are held at the center. The students of all levels of the center attend the exhibition carried out by their classmates, who explain the process and everything they have learned in these months.

• School classroom
• Suburban/rural
• Urban/Neighborhood

1. Camera Equipment: Students need access to cameras or smartphones to capture photographs of the natural environment, landscapes, and relevant cultural aspects.
2. Sociolinguistic Survey Tools: Materials for conducting surveys and interviews to collect data on dialects and language use within the community.
3. Educational Materials: Books, articles, and other reference materials related to local history, geography, literature, and culture for students to research and study.
4. Audio Recording Equipment: Recording equipment for creating the audio guide, which might include microphones, recording software, and audio editing tools.
5. Exhibition Materials: Materials for creating and setting up the exhibition, including display panels, printing services for photos and information, and audio guide playback devices.
6. Leaflets and Promotional Materials: Printing materials such as leaflets and posters to promote the exhibition and engage with the local community.
7. Computers and Software: Computers for data analysis, audio guide creation, and graphic design for exhibition materials.
8. QR Code Generation Tools: Tools for generating QR codes to link to audio guides and additional content.
9. Art Supplies: Materials for creating the mural, such as paint, brushes, and a large canvas or wall space.
10. Transportation: If required, transportation for students to visit local residents or experts for interviews and research.
11. Community Engagement Tools: Materials and equipment for community engagement activities, such as traditional dance costumes or props for role-playing games.
12. Documentation Tools: Equipment for documenting the project, including video recording for a journalism project and audio recording for radio programs.
13. Access to a Venue: A space or venue (Casa Grande) for hosting the exhibition, including seating and presentation equipment.