PUPPETS

 PUPPET

• žHave intrinsic value.
• žAllows us to compare past and present conditions.
• žHelp us make connection to the real world.
• žDevelops students creativity.
• žCan be viewed, handled and examined by student.
• žAdds interest. 

• žDemands a bigger space in the classroom in terms of use and storage. 

 

• žIs generally expensive. 

 

• žCan be easily damage.

This is artificial figures whose movements are controlled by a person.

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They are inanimate objects that are manipulated so as to appear to be moving .

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The person who operates them called  Puppeteer.

žIt moves by hand or by strings, wires, or rods.

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Puppets figures are made to represent a person, animals, plants and objects. 

• 1.Shadow Puppets

- this type of puppets make use of translucent screen( rear-view screen) and a light source for its effective use. 

• Rod Puppets

- they are flat cut out 

figures tacked t a stick, with one or more movable parts and operated from below the stage level by wire rods or slender sticks.

• Hand Puppets

- this type of puppets is made to slip over the hand like a glove. The puppets head is operated by the forefinger of the puppeteer, the little finger and thumb being used to animate the puppet hands.

  

• Glove and finger puppets

- they make use of old gloves to which small costumed figure are attached

   

• Marionettes

- these are generally constructed of woods with articulating joints that replicate those of human beings.

  

• žThey boost active participating among students.

 

• žGetting attentions. 

 

• žFascination of the inanimate object.

 

• žEnjoyable and spontaneous learning experiences. 

 

• žStudents become more creative. 

• žTime consuming . 

• žIt is expensive. 

• žDemands extra efforts. 

• žIt can compete with the teacher.

• žPuppets play must be base on action rather than words.

 

• žAdapt the puppet show in all respects to your audience. 

• žKeep the plays short to ensure success. 

• žDo not omit the possibilities of music and dancing as part of the puppet show. 

 

 

žA resource person is someone invited to talk about something. s/he is experienced or knowledgeable with and capable of sharing what s/he knows.

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In the classroom, there are instances when a teacher realizes that certain topics are better taught when they are discussed with the help of an expert. 

 

 

• žEngage the expert. 

• žClarify the purposes of the visit. 

• žThe subjects is for educational relevance and value to the student in that class. 

• žThe speaker/s will not tent to disrupt the educational program. 

• žThe information to be discussed Is appropriate to the age and maturity of the student . 

 

1.Thoroughly prepare what you are going to say.

2. follow the TIS formula:

 

• T-  stands for topic or the exact title of the speaker’s talk.

 

• I- stands for importance of the topic 

• S- stands for the speaker. It includes the speaker’s outstanding qualifications, particularly those that relate to the topic. 

 

Announce the speaker’s name distinctly and clearly. 

Be enthusiastic about the speaker. 

• žCrash  thoroughly your shell of self-consciousness. 

• žDon’t try imitate other- be your self. 

• žConverse with your audience. 

• žPut your heart onto your speaking. 

• žPractice making your voice strong and feasible. 

 

 

• Less preparation on the part of the teacher.

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• Through discussion of the topic. 

• žIt might add enthusiasm to the audience if  the  speaker is good.

• žHassle in searching for the suitable speaker. 

• žIt might confuse the audience if the speaker is not good enough. 

• žLess enthusiasm, from the audience if the speaker is boring.