PUPPETS

Advantages :

-Have intrinsic value.
-Allows us to compare past and present conditions.
-Help us make connection to the real world.
-Develops students creativity.
-Can be viewed, handled and examined by student.
-Adds interest.

Limitations :

-Demands a bigger space in the classroom in terms of use and storage.
-Is generally expensive.
-Can be easily damage

PUPPETS

-This is artificial figures whose movements are controlled by a person.
-They are inanimate objects that are manipulated so as to appear to be moving .
-The person who operates them called Puppeteer.
-It moves by hand or by strings, wires, or rods.
-Puppets figures are made to represent a person, animals, plants and objects.

Sample of  PUPPETS

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

2.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
3.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.
4.Glove and finger puppets.- they make use of old gloves to which small costumed figure are attached

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

Advantages

-They boost active participating among students.
-Getting attentions.
-Fascination of the inanimate objects
-Enjoyable and spontaneous learning experiences.
-Students become more creative.

Limitations
-Time consuming .
-It is expensive.
-Demands extra efforts.
-It can compete with the teacher.

Principles in choosing a puppet play for teaching

-Puppets play must be base on action rather than words.
-Adapt the puppet show in all respects to your audience.
-Keep the plays short to ensure success.
-Do not omit the possibilities of music and dancing as part of the puppet show.

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

When inviting and using a resource speaker, the following should be considered:

-Engage the expert.
-Clarify the purposes of the visit.
-The subjects is for educational relevance and value to the student in that class.
-The speaker/s will not tent to disrupt the educational program.
-The information to be discussed Is appropriate to the age and maturity of the student.

The following should be remembered in introducing speakers.
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.

3. Announce the speaker’s name distinctly and clearly.
4.Be enthusiastic about the speaker.

Things to remember when invited as a resource speaker.
-Arrange your ideas in sequence.
-Compare the strange with the familiar.
-Turn in a fact into picture.
-Avoid technical terms.
-Use the appropriate media.
-Speak with contagious enthusiasm.
-Show respect and affection for your audience.
-Begin in a friendly way .

When delivering the talk
-Crash thoroughly your shell of self-consciousness.
-Don’t try imitate other- be yourself.
-Converse with your audience.
-Put your heart onto your speaking.
-Practice making your voice strong and flexible.

Advantages

-Less preparation on the part of the teacher.
-Through discussion of the topic.
-It might add enthusiasm to the audience if the speaker is good .

Limitations

-Hassle in searching for the suitable speaker.
-It might confuse the audience if the speaker is not good enough.
-Less enthusiasm, from the audience if the speaker is boring.