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Dr Nicola Grove Workshop - Master Class 1Storytelling & Disability 1
– Multi-Sensory Approaches to Traditional TalesDate: Friday, 1 June 2018Time: 10.00am - 5.00pm (1-hr lunch
break; lunch not provided)Venue: The Blue Room, The Arts HouseTicket Price: $200ADMITTANCE RULES:All patrons are required to purchase
tickets for admissionAdmission is subject to proof of
tickets purchased Latecomers advisory: All latecomers
must wait for suitable cue for seating
No Refunds, no exchange of tickets
Recommended
for:
Special Needs Sector
Teachers & Educators
Counselling & Therapy
Parents & Caregivers
Community Facilitators
StorytellersSTORYTELLING & DISABILITY -
Multi-sensory Approaches to Traditional TalesThis workshop will explore effective ways of using
traditional stories with children and adults who have language and
communication difficulties. Multi-sensory storytelling involves awareness of
the many modalities through which a story is communicated that go beyond words,
including: use of voice and music, expressive movement and gestures, images,
physical props, touch and smell. The workshops addresses those with the most severe
needs at the centre of the work, considering what a story means and how it can
be told with authenticity and respect. When we go deeply into the story,
solutions often present themselves. As well as pure enjoyment, stories can also
promote empowerment, resilience, healing and inclusion. All cultures have a resource of stories that address
issues of exclusion and discrimination, and which can be used to strengthen the
voices of those who are often left out. Participants will work with selected
stories, introducing multi-sensory elements, and considering how they can be used
to develop confidence and a positive sense of identity. Highlights: Participants can expect to enjoy stimulating
discussion that probes our practice Collaborate in creating your
own adaptations of stories to take away and use in your work settings.
Use will be made of drama,
props and sensory exploration.
Be ready to take part, play
seriously, but don't feel under pressure Skills: Participants
will understand the critical role of stories in shaping how we think about each
other and the world. Learn
how to adapt a traditional story so that it can be enjoyed by everyone across
the range of ability. Discover
how to employ multi-sensory tools selectively and appropriately to convey a
story. Understand
the significance of how disability is represented in traditional tales in
different cultures. Develop
ideas for using traditional stories to empower people who are marginalised
through disability. Take
away a fun story ready to use in your practice. The
workshop will appeal to anyone working with individuals who have communication
difficulties, including intellectual disabilities - moderate, severe or
profound; specific language difficulties; autistic spectrum disorders; those
with severe hearing or visual impairments - in educational, health, social care
or community settings. Some knowledge and experience is recommended, either in
special needs or in storytelling practice. There are links with the second master class Storytelling &
Disability 2 (Monday 4th June), dealing with personal storytelling, but each
workshop can be attended independently. About Dr
Nicola GroveNicola
Grove trained as a teacher and speech therapist, specialising in intellectual
disability, special educational needs, and sign language. Her doctoral research
explored the linguistic and creative status of the manual signing of children
with disabilities. She pioneered the use of literature and story in
special schools, winning an award for her book on the topic. She has
worked as a consultant on curriculum, narrative and communication, most
recently for the Story Museum in Oxford. Currently she holds an honorary
lectureship at the Tizard
Centre, University of Kent. She
left her university post in London to set up Openstorytellers, an award
winning charity which promotes voice and community empowerment for people with
intellectual and communication difficulties. Working in partnership, the
members tell legends, historical and personal stories, in schools and day
services, at conferences and festivals and at training courses. Story is
also used to support self-advocacy and citizenship, using an innovative
collaborative approach which has transformed the ability of young people to
speak up for themselves.Nicola
has given presentations and workshops all over the world. She has
researched the representation of people with disabilities in myth and legend,
collecting stories in South Africa, Canada, Australia and Japan, where she
developed a project to challenge stigma through celebrating ‘Heroes with a
Difference’. Her books include: Odyssey Now (1996);Ways
into Literature (2005); Learning to Tell (2009), Using
Storytelling to Support Children and Adults with Special Needs (2013)
and The Big Book of Storysharing (2014). PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO RECORDING
RULESUnauthorized video and audio recording is not permitted for this event.
Photography without flash and without disrupting the artists/event is permitted within reason.
Presented
by The Storytelling Centre Limited and The Arts House
With the support of National Arts Council Singapore
For more info, please visit www.storyfestsg.com
Updatestag:peatix.com,2018-03-29 17:29:012018-03-29 17:29:01Title was changed to "StoryFest 2018: MasterClass #1- Storytelling & Disability 1– Multi-Sensory Approaches to Traditional Tales by Dr Nicola Grove". Orig#327484Updatestag:peatix.com,2018-03-21 09:45:382018-03-21 09:45:38Venue was changed to "Blue Room (The Arts House)". Orig#325451