In a broad sense, almost everything folklorists do is education. This class focuses on, but is not limited to, the K-12 curriculum. Teacher training, folk artists in the schools, the preparation of guides and curricula, and the use of folklore to teach writing, multiculturalism and other skills and values is an important and rapidly increasing part of folkloristics. This class will survey field of Folklore and Education, considering a variety of publications, lesson plans, audiovisual materials, web pages and other resources. Goals for students include familiarity with resources and the development of practical skills.
Participation is essential in a graduate seminar.
To participate, you must keep up with the readings and other assignments. Websites and products may be chosen from a list to be handed out in class, but other sites and products will be considered. More details on this process will be presented in class. An open book, open note essay exam, possibly take-home. Folklore in the Classroom.