Monster Hunter Adventure Quest (RPG)
Students will learn about monsters from cultures around the world, in this class designed as a game.
Stephanie Ishler, M.A.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(61)
What's included
12 live meetings
9 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. A list of possible assignments will be given. Students will be given the option to pursue whichever assignments they like. Completing assignments will give them achievements and xp (experience points) that will help them to level up in their quest to be the ultimate Legendary Monster Hunter!Assessment
Students will be assessed on XP or experience points. These directly correlate to varying levels of expertise at the “guild”. They will gain XP through class participation, assignments, answering questions, helping others and pop quiz style “battles”.Class Experience
Each class students will go on an in depth investigation of monsters and troublesome mythological creatures. Together we will compare monsters found in cultures around the world, and study the similarities and differences. Students will hypothesize why these monsters came to exist in these societies. In the process they will gain experience points, and strategize how to defeat the monsters to become the ultimate Monster Hunter! This class will be designed in a very interactive video game style. Students will be assessed on XP or experience points. As their XP grows, they will level up at the “guild”. Students will gain XP through class participation, assignments, answering questions, helping others and pop quiz style “battles” where they will go head to head to test their knowledge. Lesson 1: Introduction & What is a Monster? Lesson 2: Dragons Lesson 3: Mermaids Lesson 4: Man Eaters Lesson 5: So Many Heads! Lesson 6: Harbinger of Death Lesson 7: Sea Monsters Lesson 8: Creatures of the Night Lesson 9: Don’t Look or Else! Lesson 10: Half-Human Lesson 11: Troublemakers Lesson 12: Large & Scary // Summary I think that excitement about learning is contagious, and that students can learn as much from each other as they can the teacher. Students will be given opportunities to form "adventure parties" to solve problems and gain achievements. What work they do individually outside of class will be also be shared and new information presented in the beginning of every class. With the gaming model, self-directed learning outside of class is optional, but fun. Moreover it taps into children's competitive nature which propels them to learn far beyond mandated tasks.
Learning Goals
Learning Goals
By the end of this class, students will be able to:
- Identify 10+ monsters and their characteristics
- Discuss the locations and societies where these monsters are found.
- Evaluate the dangers that these monsters pose.
- Describe differences and similarities between various monsters.
- Strategize and work with a team to problem solve
- Overcome fears of monsters.
- and much more..
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class topic may be sensitive to younger learners.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2020
4.9
61reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in English Language and Literature from Kyung Hee University
Bachelor's Degree from Geneva College
I have spent 6 years as a professional teacher and professor. I have an MA in education. In childhood I was afraid of everything, until I started learning about mythology and discovered monsters are fascinating!
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Live Group Class
$216
for 12 classes3x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 17 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-12 learners per class
