ED 571 Story Telling Seminar

This course is designed to give participants the opportunity to understand the power and importance of story as an educational tool. Candidates encounter a wide variety of stories from many different cultures, learn to identify resources for finding stories, develop skills in telling stories with ease and enthusiasm, and learn to evaluate the qualities that make stories age-appropriate for various grade levels. Participants are encouraged to develop their own personal style of storytelling through class exercises and listening to professional storytellers in person and on media. Candidates also explore ways to integrate storytelling into many areas of curriculum and to aid children in developing their own storytelling ability.

Distribution

Teacher Education