What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Video games, like Undertale, have become a full-blown passion for many of our children. This is the case for my own twins, who are both avid Undertale devotees! As an educator, I will be honest, I worried at first about all the time they spent playing these video games. I worried, too, about this laser-thin interest it seemed they had developed. Yet, as I delved into a study of this game, I realized how incredibly creative the world of Undertale truly was. And then, that very same educator in me, saw a golden opportunity. I encouraged my twins to articulate their passion for this game through descriptive language and words. I gave them positive feedback as they shared with me their knowledge and passion about this game they so loved. They began to tell me all about their favorite Undertale characters along with the game theory and lore they so loved to discuss with sparkles in their eyes. This led to the birth of this social group! During this social group, your own Undertale fan will spend time learning the very real art of conversation as each one takes turns sharing with others their favourite aspects of Undertale. We will also discuss the fanverse including fan games, game theory and lore! Students will be encouraged to express themselves artistically through cosplay, however this component of the class will always remain optional. On my end, I will listen attentively and ask each student personalized questions designed to elicit clearer and more detailed descriptions of the game they so love. Interaction between the students themselves will be strongly encouraged. Indeed, students will take turns developing key social skills such as listening to others attentively, and building upon conversations with respect and encouragement. All of my classes are inclusive for all children, and are ESL, neurodivergent and autism friendly. I have experience teaching children in all of these groups and of varying ages, learning styles, academic abilities, and English proficiency levels. If you are new to Outschool, use this link to receive $20 off your first class! https://outschool.com/teachers/Teacher-Mary-2021?signup=true&usid=jEjMpWhf Week of September 27th. Class 1: This week we will discuss and debate Undertale lore and game theory! Week of October 4th. Class 2: This week, students will share their passion for Undertale fan games. Students will also work collaboratively to come up with brilliant new ideas for fan games! Week of October 11th. Class 3: Today students will discuss Undertale trivia! Be ready for an extra-special Undertale quiz for true fans! Week of October 18th. Class 4: In today's class, students will discuss the five biggest unexplained mysteries in Undertale!
Learning Goals
Students will improve both their listening skills and their public speaking skills as they learn how to articulate their knowledge and passion to others with clarity. Students will find affinity and validation through conversations with peers who share their passion.
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in English from University of Laval
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Victoria
Hello! My name is Teacher Mary and I have been teaching English Language Arts, creative writing, writing essentials, English second language, history, as well as debate and public speaking in the Canadian school system for over 20 years now! Teaching is truly my passion! I hold a Bachelor's Degrees in both English Literature and History. Further, I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Education with an advanced degree in Teaching English as A Second Language. (I have also written material for English Second Language textbooks that are currently being used in the school system in Quebec, Canada.) And finally, I completed my Master's Degree in English Literature and Creative Writing in 2012. I am legally certified to teach Kindergarten to Grade 12 in both the provinces of British Columbia, and Quebec, Canada. I take pride in helping my students learn to express themselves through the art of writing. I also have a passion for teaching poetry. As a mother of three teenage daughters, I absolutely understand the very real anxiety and self-doubt so many of our children are battling. I truly believe that the act of writing can be a wonderful outlet for evacuating stress and negative emotions. Another one of my passions is teaching public speaking and debate skills! I strive to create classes for my students that are exciting, interactive, and fun!
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Live Group Class
$8
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 103 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-18 learners per class