Dialogue in the Dark Singapore
SIGNATURE TOUR IN THE DARK
For this experiential learning journey, participants walk through themed rooms that simulate real life situations and environments – such as a park, a busy street and a café – in complete darkness. As they explore in darkness, they are challenged to rely on their other senses, collaborate and communicate more clearly, develop empathy and better appreciate their sense of sight.
Details
Led by a guide who is blind, participants will enter the themed rooms in groups of up to eight for a guided tour. As they go through the rooms, the guide will facilitate discussions on challenges that blind people face on a daily basis, as well as conduct a short debrief at the end of the tour.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Gain an awareness of the challenges faced by the blind and their resilience
- Appreciate their own sense of sight
- Learn to better communicate and collaborate with each other
Target Audience: Primary 5- P6 students, Secondary 1- 4/5 students, Post Secondary (JC/ Poly/ ITE)
Runtime: All year round
Fee: $20 ($21.60 after GST) for students and $30 ($32.40 after GST) for adults
Modality: In-person
Duration of Session: 1 hour
Capacity: Please enquire for more details.
Website: https://www.np.edu.sg/didsg
Mode of registation: By email.
Due Date for registration: At least 2 weeks in advance
Contact: Email: didsg@np.edu.sg Tel: 64606222
Participants lining up to enter the tour
“The debrief was extremely helpful and enriching in allowing me to understand how the visually impaired experience their life. I also experienced my senses being heightened in the dark. It was extremely fun.”
- Teacher from a secondary school
“I saw the importance of having empathy and being inclusive. Everyone deserves to be treated equally.”
- Student leader
“Enlightening! In the dark, I realised how important feedback and communication are.”
- Deputy Director, Civil Service organisation