Celebrating Diversity Through Stories

Overview

Programme IDAEP0420424

Programme TypePerformance

Recommended Size 20 - 1000

Language English

Programme Format On-site, Digital

Cost $400.00 Per session

Primary Art Form - Sub-Genre Literary Arts - Storytelling

Student Profile Secondary Lower, Secondary Upper, SPED

Duration

Secondary Art Form - Sub-Genre -

Venue (where applicable)

Showcase

Programme Synopsis Many stories and folktales from around the world carry good morals that can be imparted to our young. They provide exposure to different cultures, about society and help young people to develop emotional quotient (EQ). A storytelling performance is accompanied by eye contact, movement, voice variation and sometimes props. In the process of telling, the storyteller creates mental images that are multi-sensory, observes the reaction of the audience and interacts with the audience. As the audience “see” the story in the mind’s eye, they will be influenced in subtle ways by the deep messages entrenched in the stories. The storytelling performance can be catered to the needs of the school where the stories address specific themes or topics such as character values, national education, festivals and reading week. The performance can be customized for students with learning disabilities. Video snippets: 1) A World War II story from the perspective of a crow https://youtu.be/Er4phkRjjAU 2) The Legend of Kusu Island https://youtu.be/p-B2OMDKykU

Focus Areas Appreciate Arts & Culture

Point of Emphasis Not applicable

Lesson Goal #1 Gain knowledge about the world, culture and diversity as well as good character values

Lesson Goal #2 To expose students to the spoken language and thus promote the appreciation and enjoyment of the language

Lesson Goal #3 Encourage imagination through sensory experience of the story told

Microphone, Audio/Sound System

Projector facilities for powerpoint presentation slides. Stable internet connection if the engagement is in the digital format

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Offered by:

Wong Swee Yean

As a former schoolteacher in Singapore’s mainstream school, Swee Yean understands the learning landscape and applies innovation educational pedagogy when she engages students. She has 18 years of experience locally and internationally, performing stories for audiences that range from 20 to 2000.

Contact

Wong Swee Yean erudite.sweeyean@gmail.com

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