신화 속의 생물과 존재들

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In this ongoing (subscription-based) class, we will meet each week and discuss 4-6 mythical creatures and beings (like gods, goddesses, kami, etc.)! Each week before class, I will post a list of the 4-6 chosen creatures & beings so that students have time to research them if they would like. 

We will alternate between Themed Week (like Greek or Japanese Mythology), Holiday Week (focused on a holiday that happens around that week), Random & Requested Week (where there is no connection between topics but have been requested by students), and Activity Week (such as Bingo or Jeopardy). In Themed, Holiday, and Random & Requested Weeks, there is usually an activity at the end of class involving one of the creatures or beings we talked about where students are encouraged to discuss their opinions! 

In most classes, we will be talking about and seeing images of a "creepy creature/being" (scarier than the others) at the end - I will have warnings. Hence, if students do not want to be scared, they are welcome to leave class early and they will not miss anything other than that one creature! 

Themed and Holiday Weeks: 
1. ~10 minutes - a discussion about the theme or holiday of the week
2. ~5 minutes - a lesson about the first creature or being
3. ~3 minutes - video(s) or song(s) about that creature or being
4. Repeat the lesson and videos 3-4 more times with other creatures or beings
5. ~5 minutes - optional presentations of activity

Random & Requested Week: 
1. ~10 minutes - a lesson about the first creature or being
2. ~5 minutes - video(s) or song(s) about that creature or being
3. Repeat the lesson and videos 4-5 more times with other creatures or beings
4. ~5 minutes - optional presentations of activity

Game Week: 
1. ~5 minutes - Explaining the activity and how to participate
2. ~30-50 minutes - playing the game or activity (e.g. Jeopardy, Mad Libs, Spin the Wheel) 
3. (Optional - depends on class) ~last 20 minutes - Random & Requested creatures or beings from students 

------Weekly Plans (may change depending on classes and teacher discretion)--------

January 6-10: Random Mythology including Cernunnos & Bohemoth
January 13-17: Music Related Mythology including Calliope & Banshee
January 20-24: Random & Requested Mythology
January 27-31: Mythology Game

February 3-7: African Mythology including Anansi & Nyame
February 10-14: Love & Friendship Related Mythology including Áine & Philotes
February 17-21: Random & Requested Mythology
February 24-28: Mythology Game

To see the creatures & beings we have completed so far, please go to this Google Sheet: https://bit.ly/37OjMYs

Students may want a basic knowledge of mythology and mythological creatures & beings, but it is not required, as I will be going over the information in class. The information that students know about before class will allow them to have a deeper understanding of the material and be able to share what they know during the class. I am always interested to hear what students think and how they feel about what they have learned, but it also makes the class more interesting and exciting for everyone! 

My teaching style involves information being presented to students, where they can ask questions and discuss what they have learned but I also include and utilize interactive activities to gauge learning as we go. I will present information through a PowerPoint during class, including videos, photos, and information about or featuring the creatures & beings, their animal counterparts (if they exist), their mythological background, what they may be similar to, and how they are seen within society. Students are encouraged to participate in discussions about what we talk about and how they are seen in society but they are welcome to participate as much or as little as they want. 

A recording of the class is posted after each session, so learners can go back and rewatch classes or watch a class they missed. I also utilize captions in my class as much as possible, so that students can read what is being said if they have a hard time hearing, miss something, or their computer sound is messing up. If there is anything I can do regarding adjustment or accessibility to improve your students' experience in class (e.g. no flashing lights, etc.), please do not hesitate to let me know!