Toon Cards
A Multi Purpose Resource for Developing Communication Skills
Published on 1. June 2005
Book
Spiral bound
112 pages
978-1-85539-145-1 (ISBN)
Description
Develop students' emotional intelligence, communication skills and sense of achievement with this flexible resource. Generate a comfortable and supportive review environment that is fun and lively too! Practical session plans include suggestions for the cards to select and provide an engaging and innovative approach for self-assessment. Tooncards can be used to: - tell stories - real and imaginary - help cope with language difficulties - develop self-awareness and self-esteem - explore behaviours, personal qualities and feelings - stimulate imagination and emotional understanding - encourage teamwork and group interaction - reduce anxiety about giving and receiving feedback. Tooncards are suitable for all ages and learning types. They provide a convenient and flexible resource for any time during and after a topic, and are ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, group leaders and facilitators. Cross-curricular links are made to: - Literacy - PSHE - Citizenship - Thinking skills - Speaking and listening, including group work and drama
Reviews / Votes
"An excellent visual stimulus package to enhance group/class discussion." - Karen Lamb, Senco and PHSE and Citizenship Co-ordinator, Stirchley Primary School, Telford; "Raised awareness of students' own behaviour and how it affects others." - Bethan Edwards, teacher, Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn, GwyneddMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Stafford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Cards, CD-ROM
Dimensions
Height: 310 mm
Width: 230 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
2080 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85539-145-1 (9781855391451)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Chris Terrell is a trainer, facilitator and artist. He has worked on a wide variety of learning courses for young people and adults since 1991, including expeditions in the UK and abroad. He is currently living in Wales and combines artistic, creative and experiential approaches in his work. When he is not working, he enjoys surfing, climbing and playing music.
Content
Author's acknowledgements; Foreword; Background to the development of Toon Cards; Introduction; Scope for using the cards; Guidelines; How to use the cards with the handbook; The card sets; Using the CD-ROM; How to run Tooncards sessions; Feedback; Group development; Session plans; Structured ideas for using the cards; Curriculum and accelerated learning links; Learning outcomes relevant to PSHE, citizenship and English; Appendices; 1. Modes of perception and systems of representation; 2. Multiple intelligences; 3. Accelerated learning; 4. The Johari Window; 5. Stages in group development; 6. Session boundaries; References and further reading