Event Title
Myths and Methods: Teaching Through the Greek Mythology Olympiaganza
Faculty Mentor
Amy Pinney
Keywords
Amy Pinney
Abstract
The purpose of this research was to question the current Georgia Performance Standards, and how the arts can be used shape and mold a better future in education. We developed lesson plans pertaining to Greek Mythology, which was then followed by a theatrical performance of The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza by Don Zolidis. The lore of Greek mythology is extremely vast and varies depending on the source. Many stories have multiple endings, and characters have different descriptions. Attempting to learn every different version becomes futile. This discontinuity made way for the main premise. Through our research, we made the claim that public school isn’t about what you learn it’s about how you learn.
Session Name:
Gods, Saints, and a Longing for the Past in the Arts
Start Date
4-4-2014 1:15 PM
End Date
4-4-2014 2:15 PM
Location
HSB 304
Myths and Methods: Teaching Through the Greek Mythology Olympiaganza
HSB 304
The purpose of this research was to question the current Georgia Performance Standards, and how the arts can be used shape and mold a better future in education. We developed lesson plans pertaining to Greek Mythology, which was then followed by a theatrical performance of The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza by Don Zolidis. The lore of Greek mythology is extremely vast and varies depending on the source. Many stories have multiple endings, and characters have different descriptions. Attempting to learn every different version becomes futile. This discontinuity made way for the main premise. Through our research, we made the claim that public school isn’t about what you learn it’s about how you learn.