(Qamil Metalia School – Teacher)
Mentor Kovaci is a teacher at “Qamil Metalia” school. He has harbored the aspiration to teach since his youth. He pursued studies in History and Geography at the University of “Luigj Gurakuqi” in Shkoder and later earned a master’s degree in the field. Kovaci is adept in computer programs and has participated in various projects at his school, throughout Albania, and on an international level. He is recognized as an Ambassador for the EU Scientific Network, an Ambassador for the Innovative Learning Network Community, and a Coordinator for the eTwinning network. His involvement spans numerous national and international conferences on subjects including STEM, LIFE TERRA, environmental protection, and global warming. Passionate about the arts and nature, he dedicates his free time to developing various art-related projects.
Presentation: Art in Education and Society: The Transforming Role of Art
Presented together with Dallendyshe Metalia and Elva Tobli
Everyone seeks the answer to this question: What is art? And how does it influence education and society? Art is that which astonishes, elevates, and transports you into its realm. It has the power to shift you into another dimension. Art is subjective, varying with each individual’s knowledge and skill, involving you as an observer, viewer, or recipient. Art is simply the embodiment of knowledge that resonates with the human spirit.
Teaching through art can visually simplify complex concepts, making them easier to grasp. Art poses challenges for learners at all levels. Studies in various Albanian schools have demonstrated that the integration of art in education and the teaching process fosters greater creativity and imagination in students.
Art is the profoundest expression of human creativity. As a mode of expression, art is also a form of knowledge. Unintentionally, art reflects our lives and prompts self-discovery.
Firstly, art can be a catalyst for dialogue, thus a marker of sociability. Engaging in conversation about art can lead to friendships, with one’s statements and views on art revealing their thought processes.
Secondly, art can aid in understanding and accepting others, altering our perspectives on certain matters. For instance, a simple graphic work can reveal the artist’s psyche, emotions, and thoughts conveyed through their creation.
In summary, art plays a vital role in the everyday life of modern individuals, highlighting issues, giving a voice to the marginalized, and effectively addressing societal problems. It nurtures the human desire for beauty and can be an object of reflection. Only nature achieves perfection.
“A work of art is not superior unless it is, at the same time, a symbol and the exact expression of a reality.”- Guy de Maupassant
Facebook: “Qamil Metalia” School
Dallendyshe Metalia – Head mistress -“Qamil Metalia” School, Has, Albania. dallendyshe.metalia@hotmail.com
Elva Tobli – English teacher – “Qamil Metalia” School, Has, Albania, Fatlumtobli7@gmail.com
Mentor Kovaci – Science teacher – “Qamil Metalia” School, Has, Albania, mentorkovaci@hotmail.co.uk