Use of Puppetry and Plays
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3 Clock Hours of Early Childhood Education
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Use of Puppetry and Plays
Tuition: $31.50
Description:
This course discusses the importance of using puppetry and pretend play in the early child care setting. Included in the course are the definition of puppets and a brief history of puppetry throughout the world. The discussion identifies different types of puppets and puppet stages, and describes design ideas and construction methods. This course also presents ideas for sound and lighting, as well as a discussion of developing and implementing skits and plays that are appropriate for the preschool classroom.
Learning Objective:
This course discusses the importance of using puppetry and pretend play in the early child care setting. Included in the course are the definition of puppets and a brief history of puppetry throughout the world. The discussion identifies different types of puppets and puppet stages, and describes design ideas and construction methods. This course also presents ideas for sound and lighting, as well as a discussion of developing and implementing skits and plays that are appropriate for the preschool classroom.
- Language(s) used in training: English
- CDA Content Area: Advancement of Physical and Intellectual Development [3 hours / .3 CEU]
Learning Objective:
- After reading about puppets in early childhood, participant will be able to identify the importance of using puppets in an early child care setting through a multiple-choice quiz.
- After reading about pretend play, participant will be able to identify the importance of pretend play in an early child care setting through a multiple-choice quiz.
- After reading about various aspects of puppets, participant will be able to different types of puppet stages through a multiple-choice quiz.
Reviews for this Online Course
- I enjoyed this training Posted by Brittany on 22nd Jul 2014
I learned many different ways that were inexpensive and creative. I am glad I read all the different types of cultures, and creativity ways to make puppets. - Great training Posted by Cassandra on 23rd Jan 2014
I really enjoyed the quizzes that tested my knowledge and how it allowed me to review sections. I also greatly benefited from the activity ideas and that it let me know exactly what materials were used in each activity. - Thank you for making these online classes available. They fit so well into my busy schedule! Posted by Ruth on 21st Jan 2014
I am a visual learner, so I enjoyed seeing examples of ideas in the attached images! - I did learn a lot. Thank you! Posted by Kathryn on 16th Jan 2014
Pictures! I love having lots of photos during these trainings. Considering this is a teaching aid for young children I thought some of the complicated types and history of puppets was irrelevant. I was able to get help locating my class with the live chat button, it really helped me.
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