PLANNING ACTIVITIES FOR VARIOUS AGE GROUPS

Paper Code: 
HHD 227
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
This course will enable the students to :
a. Be aware of present development in literature.
b. Plan creative and leisure time activities for various age groups.  
 
Unit I: 
Content
a) Planning art and craft activities, story telling, puppet show for various age groups.
b) Evaluating the material – Children’s magazines/ newspapers / stories/ dramatization/ creative activities - field testing.
c) Creative writing/ translation and publishing– Features, articles, interview/  stories / letters/ rhyme for target group.      
d) Preparation of kits & games which are developmentally appropriate  / in accord to interests .
 
References: 
1. Thiagarajan, S. & Semmel, M.I. (undated). Instructional development for training
teachers of exceptional children: Module 5 How to develop structured role-play
materials. Bloomimgton: Center for Innovation in Teaching the handicapped Indiana    
University.
2. Bhatia, J.: Athavale, S. & Acharekar, D.Y. (1997). Party games: Exciting step by step  games for children. Mumbai: Navneet.
3. Kripalani, S. (undated). Fun games for parties and all occasions.: Author
4. Jellicoe, Ann. (1987). Community plays: How to put them on. London: Methuen.
5. Newson, J. & Newson, E. (1979). Toys and playthings: A practical guide for parents and teachers. New York: Pantheon Books.
                    
 
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