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1-2 horas por semana. Each week, by Wednesday 9pm PST,- -I will email each student a link that weeks lecture. This will be on YouTube and is in a private account. -I will post to the classroom a list of 3-7 questions due the following Sunday. -There will also be a list of 2-5 research topics or projects, and each student will choose one that interests them. Answers for the research topics only have to be a paragraph or two. This is also due Sunday of each week. Homework can either be sent through the communication function of Outschool (email) or posted on the classroom page. Each project is be written clearly and with any references noted. (No cut and paste)Experiencia de clase
Nivel de inglés: desconocido
Grado de EE. UU. 7 - 10
END OF APRIL SALE! UNTIL MAY 1,2023 - ALL FLEX CLASSES - 75% DISCOUNT!!! EMAIL ME FOR COUPON CODE! (FLEX START DATE APRIL 24-DECEMBER 31, 2023) Jim Henson was incredible visionary. He changed the world of puppetry and children's television with his unique creations and sense of humor and humanity. In this 8 week class, we will take a walk through his life, starting with his childhood and explore his muppets, tv shows, movies, and more. If you have a passion for puppetry, art, creativity, or just love Kermit and the gang, then come and join us! Each week, by Wednesday evening (9pm PST) - -I will email each student a link that weeks lecture and assignments. This will be on YouTube and is in a private account that is embedded into the Outschool classroom page. - Assignments will consist of discussion and essay questions, short research topics, Youtube videos, and worksheets. These will be posted on the classroom page. - In my flex classes, each family can determine the level of participation in the course. - Communication will be done through the Outschool classroom. -I will check in with each student several times during the week to check on progress of the homework, address any questions, or to engage in a discussion about the topic covered. Each student is encouraged to message (through the Outschool classroom) me anytime they have any questions or thoughts about the class. - Each week, there may be additional articles, videos, or pictures that will be posted to the classroom page to engage students in open conversations about that weeks topic. -Please message me before the start of class if you have any questions. For information on my other courses, please check out my course catalog: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10WtnUIRwVRw7Awo6FskitgUKeNUjuAvf/view Week 1: Childhood, early influences, college Week 2: The birth of Kermit the Frog, Rowlf the Dog, The Jim Henson Company Week 3: Time Piece, Sesame Street Week 4: The 1970's, The Muppet Show, The Muppet Movie Week 5: Muppet Babies, Fraggle Rock, Jim Henson Hour, Storyteller Week 6: Dark Crystal, Labryinth Week 7: Movies, pop culture, films made after his death Week 8: Death, legacy and cultural influence, future of the Jim Henson Company
Metas de aprendizaje
In this class we will explore the life and many contributions of Jim Henson. We will learn about his childhood, artistic influence, and explore the muppets, both in tv and film. We will be covering a wide variety of topics from the creative mediums and process for creating muppets, as well as a behind the scene look at some of the movies and The Muppet Show.
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Orientación para padres
This class will utilize Youtube videos for sharing of lecture videos, as well as supplemental lessons. All Youtube videos are embedded into the Outschool platform. This class may also utilize Kahoot. Learners will be given a direct link and game pin to play.
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Experiencia y certificaciones del docente
Maestría desde Louisiana State University
I have been an educator on Outschool since February of 2018. I have my MBA and MHA, both of which have taught me the value of conducting research and asking questions. I have a passion for history, organization, reading, and learning. You can usually find me in the middle of 2-3 books or watching a documentary.
I am also an Outschool ACE Educator, which means that I continually seek out ways to improve my teaching skills and knowledge, as well as the learner experience. Some of the seminars/courses that I have attended in the past are: Foundations for Teaching and Learning About Native Americans; The Presence and Absence of Asian America: What Truths Lie Beyond the Headlines; Using the “Diary of Anne Frank” to Amplify Students’ Voices; Painting a Just Picture – Art and Activism.
Reseñas
Clase grupal
8 US$
semanalmente o 64 US$ por 8 semanas8 semanas
Completado por 6 alumnos
No hay videoconferencias en vivo
Edades: 12-17