Oral Competency Through Storytelling

Overview

Programme IDAEP0420425

Programme TypeWorkshops

Recommended Size 5 - 20

Language English, Mandarin

Programme Format On-site, Digital, Blended (mix of on-site and digital)

Cost $360.00 Per session

Primary Art Form - Sub-Genre Literary Arts - Storytelling

Student Profile Primary Lower, Primary Middle, Primary Upper, Secondary Lower, Secondary Upper, JC/CI, ITE

Duration

Secondary Art Form - Sub-Genre -

Venue (where applicable)

Showcase

Programme Synopsis Storytelling is an effective strategy to increase language proficiency. As the learning of a language is more effective in contexts, stories are meaningful vehicles that carry vocabulary, sentence structures and grammar rules to young learners. As the children listen to the nuances of the language, they will also appreciate the beauty of the sound of the language. A good story will also engage critical thinking and promote understanding of people, culture or ideas. The trainer will demonstrate effective storytelling skills and inspire the children to emulate and work hard to achieve competency in communicating a short story to friends in class. The trainer will also use cooperative learning strategies to engage the auditory, visual and kinaesthetic learners. Different genres are offered： Personal Stories Fairytales, Myths & Legends Tangram Stories Kamishibai Stories ~Course description~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ - Progressive assessment of individual student - How the voice works - Story structure - Storytelling improv games - Visualization exercises to build confidence - Non-verbal communication & gestures - Facial expressiveness & eye contact - Physical awareness - Preparing for a performance ~Methodology~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The facilitation of the workshop will be person-centred, taking into account of not just the cognitive aspect of learning storytelling skills but also the personal, social and cultural dimensions of the participants. Participants will gain an awareness of the self and respect for others. They will learn to interact with others through cooperative learning strategies. They will learn to explore their own personal and cultural identities and feelings, and express their views through play and talk, drawing, role-playing. A small student teacher ratio of 20 to 1 teacher is recommended. This programme can be customized for students with special needs, with learning disabilities with a smaller student to teacher ratio. ~Customization for students with special needs or learning disabilities ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This programme can be customized for students with special needs or with learning disabilities with fewer students in a classroom. Look at the photos on this link: https://eruditestories.com/vulnerable-group —— Special Note —— (1) This programme is now adapted to the digital format where students can join the instructor for selected storytelling sessions in the classroom/ during home-based lessons using a video conferencing tool. Students can then engage in interactive and synchronous learning. (2) Simple video and audio recording of the performance can be arranged without extra charges. (3) The complete programme consists of four 2-hour sessions and can be adjusted according to a school's timetable and extended according to the students' needs.

Focus Areas Acquire Skills & Knowledge

Point of Emphasis Not applicable

Lesson Goal #1 Identify the difference between oral storytelling and reading aloud

Lesson Goal #2 Learn effective oral communication skills through storytelling

Lesson Goal #3 Be more confident to express themselves in front of an audience

Visualiser

Screen and projector for powerpoint slides projection Enclosed room with little furniture for students to move about and also to listen and make sounds.

The Tote Board Arts Grant was introduced in 1995 to encourage the development of a vibrant arts culture in schools, and to promote arts appreciation amongst students.

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Cost of programme
Class size

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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 Visit provider page

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