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>>> Education Institute <[log in to unmask]> 10/6/2006 1:26 PM >>> She is BACK by popular demand...REGISTER TODAY! "Storytelling - Storymaking" with Sya Van Geest ________________________ Storytelling is a powerful tool to engage, teach and build positive learning communities. With roots in oral culture, storymaking is an important component aspect of literacy. The power of storytelling is in every one of us! Have fun bringing your stories to life and engaging the audience - whether it is a class of students, one special child, a Saturday morning group of children in the public library, or a seniors' group. Once you have experienced the empowering others to tell their stories, you will be forever hooked! When Thursday, Oct. 19th, 2006 4:00 PM ET 1:00 PM PT 1 hour - Audio Conference REGISTER AT www.THEPARTNERSHIP.CA and scroll down to the 'Education Institute' The Benefits * Learn how to analyze stories and break them down into chunks * Understand the process of storytelling and the skill sets involved * Learn how to select, shape and create a story for every listener * Receive practical handouts with permission to edit and personalize to your specific needs and interests Who Should Participate? * Anyone interested in the art of storytelling to any age group * Librarians and teacher-librarians * Elementary and secondary classroom teachers * Community leaders thinking of using storytelling with various groups Key Topics You Will Explore * The storytelling process from preparation to presentation * Skills and knowledge to enhance storytelling ability * Storytelling as a teaching/learning strategy * The characteristics and qualities of stories that promote storymaking and telling * Sourcing good stories * Storytelling as a key component of literacy * Workshop design and materials to teach storytelling Method of Instruction The audio conference session will use a combination of storytelling, lecture, guided practice exercises and discussion. Handouts and organizers will be available in advance of the session. Fees Member: $54.00 + GST Non-Member: $74.00 + GST REGISTER AT www.thepartnership.ca. Scroll to Education Institute and click on this course! About the presenter..... Sya Van Geest is a recognized storyteller, classroom teacher, teacher-librarian and library consultant. Her knowledge, skills and strategies are grounded in thirty years of experience in a variety of settings, and with all age groups. Developed for the Education Institute by the Ontario School Library Association, a division of the Ontario Library Association. ____________________________________________________________ The Education Institute, brought to you by The Partnerrship The learning programs of the LAA-APLA-BCLA-MLA-NLLA-NSLA-NWTLA-OLA-ABQLA-SLA Partnership http://www.thepartnership.ca If you have questions please contact the appropriate Association or Meredith Gilbert for the Partnership and the Education Institute at the Ontario Library Association at [log in to unmask] Professional development of librarians and information professionals _____________________________________________________________ Atlantic Baptist University Website: WWW.abu.nb.ca