This class is interactive, with study and performance of folktales & myths, fairy tales, literary stories, and personal narrative. Explore the history and significance of story in the development of human culture and experiment with ways of telling the stories that have come down through the oral tradition, as well as modern stories that reflect current society. No prior storytelling experience required. Come, enjoy, learn. Teachers looking for an interesting, creative, and always fun way to earn 5 PLUs , this class will be a safe environment, offering skill development in storytelling in a nonthreatening, supportive and relaxed environment. There will also be teaching methods for storytelling across the curriculum. The class will be useful for teachers in every subject: yes, even math! There will be a variety of theatre/storytelling games which will translate to skill development in the classroom. Applications for teaching the skills learned in the class include: - Interactive class with study and telling of folktales, myths, fairy tales, literary stories, and personal narrative. Relaxed, non-threatening environment, inviting creativity.
- The human brain is hardwired to learn by turning new information into story form. Invaluable teaching strategy for critical thinking across the curriculum. Great idea to use in personal communication.
- Explore the shared skills of storytelling, acting, and movement. Learn to apply these skills in a diversity of settings, from classroom to comedy club, to business meeting, to storytelling festivals.
- Learn “games” (exercises, but don’t tell anybody) that enhance the confidence level and team building of groups.
- Experiment with a variety of styles telling the stories that have come down through the oral tradition, as well as modern stories that reflect current society.
- Those new to storytelling, Come, enjoy, learn! Experienced tellers, come, learn and share. Workshop new work.
- Includes up to 10 hours of credit by attending Southern Order of Storytellers’ Winter StoryFest or Azalea Storytelling Festival.
For the storyteller who wants to hone his/her craft, there will be opportunity to learn new techniques, to practice telling to a small and focused audience, and to receive guided critique.
Feriel Feldman has had twenty five years of teaching, from colleges to primary grades, as well as teaching teachers. Currently President of the Southern Order of Storytellers, she is a director, actor, storyteller, and has had teenage storytelling troupes for the last twenty years. With Master’s degrees in theatre education and psychology, she offers a multi-focused approach to the teaching of storytelling. |