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Students should be taught critically to analyse stories, folktales & also evolve new parables suited for AI-natives to be part of India's creativity revolution.

Some years ago, faculty members of the English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), Shillong, Meghalaya, wanted to know why students of Class X and XII in some Manipur schools couldn't attain fluency in English despite several years of instruction.The EFLU team devised an experiment by teaching a story from the textbook about the legend of the Nohkalikai Waterfalls in Cherrapunji. It is the tallest plunge waterfall in the Indian subcontinent. It was the tragic death of Likai, who jumped into...

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Art education teaches empathy, fosters emotional intelligence, and makes us more humane, according to Dr. Unnikrishnan. From being repositories of old or damaged objects, museums are being converted into experiential spaces in which we are in a better position to understand our role as human beings or to transfer our experiences into stories, according to Dr. Unnikrishnan. He pointed out that students should be taken on guided tours to museums. "We don't have a culture of going to museums and art galleries. Art education can divert the attention of students from alcohol, drugs, and smoking into positive addictions such as photography, music, gamification, animation, films, and painting," Dr. Unnikrishnan pointed out. New Parables The old stories may have a patriarchal bias or even be used for propaganda. However, it is now time for students to create new parables that are meaningful and relevant for the times. "Storytelling can be student-driven. They should be allowed to weave their own stories, build up creativity, and choose their destinies by becoming innovators and entrepreneurs," Dr. Amenla Changkija observed. With the inauguration of the Indian Institute of Creative Technology in Mumbai and the projected growth of the Media and Entertainment industry—from ₹2,422 million in 2023 to ₹3,067 million in 2027—storytelling pedagogy in education can help students find new opportunities in creativity, catering to global markets. The article highlights the transformative role of art education in shaping emotionally intelligent, empathetic individuals and society at large. Drawing insights from Dr. Unnikrishnan, it underscores how experiential learning through art—especially within museum spaces—can cultivate awareness of human experiences and divert youth from harmful behaviors toward constructive creative pursuits like photography, animation, and music. The lack of a cultural inclination toward visiting museums and galleries in India is rightly identified as a gap that guided educational efforts can bridge. Dr. Amenla Changkija’s call for “new parables” adds a vital dimension to this discourse. By advocating for student-led storytelling, she emphasizes the importance of narrative agency and creative freedom in shaping future innovators and entrepreneurs. This aligns seamlessly with the growing prospects of the Media and Entertainment industry in India, especially with the emergence of institutions like the Indian Institute of Creative Technology. Overall, the article effectively connects art education, emotional growth, and economic opportunity. It advocates for a shift from traditional rote learning to creative, student-driven models of education that are not only socially relevant but also globally competitive.