Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT
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Attendees can participate in an optional/free post-session “Study Hall” from 1:30-2:30p,. Post-session attendees will receive 1-to-1 coaching and guidance to further practice and apply skills from the PD session.
Storytelling in the Classroom & Beyond
Developing a personal storytelling technique to support student engagement & comprehension
4-Hour Professional Development Session:
Earn a CUNY Certificate of Completion and CTLE Credit for Professional and Level III Teaching Assistant certificate holders.
Working from stories, this session will encourage participants to focus on specific storytelling skills: voice and gesture, structure and pace, characterization and “hook.” Finding a personal storytelling voice heightens students’ comprehension and creates a learning space of connection and interest. Throughout the session, attendees will reflect on leading a storytelling, giving and receiving constructive criticism, and further applications.
Who should attend? Educators and early childhood practitioners interested in creatively exploring new strategies to connect with their young people and curriculum content.
Led by Helen Wheelock, Director of the Early Learning Program. Light refreshments provided.
What our participants are saying about 2018 Professional Development sessions at CAT:
“Great skills to incorporate into working with all ages. Will help with both read alouds and programming for older ages in storytelling." (Librarian)
"The workshop was a crescendo from beginning to end." (Teacher)
“…I realized how difficult and challenging storytelling is and understand that it requires skill and dedication. This was vibrant and probably the most interesting workshop I have attended.” (Teacher’s Assistant)
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CAT (CUNY - Creative Arts Team) uses the power of drama to inspire lives. Learn more.