The groups enjoyed the exhibition. Although students are not conversational, their response is very well thought when they speak out. One student came up with Cai’s work as “creation from destruction”.

Jane and John came up with the idea to have group or pair conversation among the students for them to come up with something to say instead of asking question to each student.

Thank you Jin Sook and Jeanne to follow my tour!

Both groups of Students reacted similarly. They all paid attention to what I said to them and appeared to be very interested; however, I found the responses to my questions were limited mostly to one or two students.

The videos were helpful in explaining how and why Cai creates his art. Also, open-ended questions were asked to the students to pique their interest in specific artworks. Conversations ensued about Cai’s use of gunpowder to tell stories about suffering, art, and life.

I would like to pair students to work out observations and reflections about Cai’s artistry, then I would ask them to present their discoveries to the entire group. More discussion would follow.

Will continue to do more research on the Getty connection to Cai.

The students enjoyed tracking how Cai added something new to his practice with every gallery. They liked being given time to observe and report on questions asked.

Reflection (what would you do differently?) Add another activity.

This was my first tour. I was impressed by the group I had–they didn’t ask many questions but were very engaged.

I started the tour from the gallery next to the store showing the recent works of Cai, AI arts, then went to the 1st gallery. They are interested in the Asian culture, so I included Chinese and Japanese culture here and there, and concluded that many of Asian traditions are similar to theirs (students).

I had a trouble having them engaged in conversation, but when they talk, they have very good answers. I wish I know how to stimulate high school students to talk…

Went well. Good participation. Did a “word share” in front of the Hiroshima piece, and talked on more extensive talk on AI.

It went well. The students paid attention to what I told them and also responded to my questions.