HDEV 0029. Storytelling and Puppetry
Units: 3
Formerly known as HDEV 17 and 18
Hours: 54 lecture
Storytelling and puppetry explored as a means of enhancing oral language, listening skills and creativity in young children. Examines stories from many cultures. Emphasizes the art of telling stories. Focuses on the methods, materials, and experiences needed to use storytelling and puppetry effectively with children. Hands-on involvement with practical application for teachers, teacher aides, librarians, therapists, recreation leaders, church and youth group leaders, artists, dramatists, and parents. (CSU)
HDEV 0029 - Storytelling and Puppetry
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as HDEV 17 and 18 Hours: 54 lecture Description: Storytelling and puppetry explored as a means of enhancing oral language, listening skills and creativity in young children. Examines stories from many cultures. Emphasizes the art of telling stories. Focuses on the methods, materials, and experiences needed to use storytelling and puppetry effectively with children. Hands-on involvement with practical application for teachers, teacher aides, librarians, therapists, recreation leaders, church and youth group leaders, artists, dramatists, and parents. (CSU) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Analyze how curious theoretical perspectives promote the development of young children through puppetry and storytelling experiences. Investigate the benefits of puppetry and storytelling experiences to the physical, cognitive, and social and emotional development of young children. Using developmentally appropriate practices, develop puppetry and storytelling lesson plans that support language and literacy skills for children from infancy to age eight in group settings. Course Content Outline I. History of Puppetry and Storytelling II. Value and Uses of Storytelling and Puppetry in Integrated Curriculum III. Impact of Puppetry and Storytelling on Children's Development IV. Teacher Storytelling Techniques A. Story Selection B. Directing Adult and Child Authored Stories C. The Art of Telling and Retelling Stories including Stylistic Elements (Voice manipulation, imagery, etc.) D. Storytelling Props E. Encouraging Child Participation V. Developing Storytelling by the Children A. Techniques of Dictation B. Encouraging Dramatization by Children VI. Basic Puppetry Skills A. Techniques of Creation B. Manipulation C. Voices D. Character Development E. Use of Supporting Props Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Analyze the effectiveness of the use of puppetry and storytelling in the classroom in affecting a child's physical, cognitive, and social development as well as in dispositions of learning. 2. Develop ways to use puppetry and storytelling in major curricular areas, as well as during transitions and as a tool for classroom management. 3. Develop inexpensive puppet making techniques. 4. Develop storytelling skills. 5. Develop uses for puppetry and storytelling for use by children. 6. Develop puppetry skills including supporting props, character development, and delivery. Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Essay Examinations Objective Examinations Projects Reading Assignments 1. Read and discuss a variety of existing literature easily adapted for use with puppets or through storytelling. 2. Read and discuss the uses of storytelling and puppetry in developing and scaffolding development for young children in physical, cognitive, and social emotional domains. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Create a variety of puppets for use with young children including character, voice, and possible uses. Demonstrate proper manipulation of puppet in a simulated classroom role play. 2. Perform an adult written original story for the class as it would be used with young children. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) 1. Research the link between literacy development and storytelling and puppetry for young children. 2. Perform a story or puppet show for a group of children. Document their reactions to the performance and make adjustments as needed. 3. Incorporate puppetry and storytelling into a lesson plan. Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
Humanities
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