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Jeanette Howe

Mythology helps explain natural phenomena and the supernatural world. It provides guidance on life stages and norms of social behavior. Myths embody archetypes like the fool, trickster, shaman, ruler-priest, and warrior that are common across cultures. In education, myths can teach life lessons and allow self-expression for special needs students. Various tools like websites, games, and apps can make mythology engaging for students and help teach other subjects like history, literature, and mathematics.

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MythologyJaime Laureano, Christina Reyes, Jeanette HoweSPR 10 IST 5883.901
What is Mythology?Explained the natural occurrences and the world surrounding humansHelped people to Understand and deal with the afterlife and the supernaturalLegitimized social interactions and behaviorsIcarus and his foolhardy actions caused his downfall and death, didn’t listen to his elderProvided a guide for the various stages a member of the society went throughout life
Worldwide ArchetypesCarl Jung’s definition:our behavior is an embodiment of archetypes from a collective unconsciousWorldwide Archetypes:seen as the threads of commonness among humans, albeit unconsciously unless seen in the big pictureThey are the basic role models for the society or the antithesis of societal values. Also reflect the whole spectrum of human needs and desires.
Worldwide Archetypes: The FoolRepresents bravery or naivete at the beginning of a journey.Represents the first step of an Initiate, faith.As the Clown, mocks those in power.
Worldwide Archetypes:Tricksters
TrickstersMischievous characters which use cunning and guile to effect a change in a situationThe purpose might be to teach a lesson, for a greater good or evil, or just for fun and entertainmentRepresents the capricious side of humanityExamples: Loki, the Raven, the Fox, the faerie people of Ireland/Scotland
Modern TrickstersToday we see it reflected in modern society: the Joker, Beetlejuice, pranksters in every group Bugs Bunny-Has many Br’er Rabbit qualities Bart Simpson- Foolish, cunning, witty Wile E. Coyote- Models after the Native American tricksterWe still use these characters to model acceptable/not acceptable behavior
Worldwide Archetypes:Intermediaries of the UnknownOur Legacy of Hunter/Gatherer Societies
Intermediaries of the UnknownWise Woman, Shaman, Medicine Man, CuranderaStill exist today, in non-descript modern locations and primitive societies
Intermediaries of the UnknownSeen as the intermediary between the physical and spirit world repository of herbal knowledge and healingbuffer against the unknown and unseencan show the way to a wayward individual Initiation required journeys into the spirit world (usually with natural drugs) an apprenticeship (Carlos Castañeda & Don Juan)
Worldwide Archetypes:The Ruler - Priest
The Ruler - PriestCame about as society evolved from hunter-gatherers to planters, creating agrarian civilizations from nomadic peoples.Represent the link between deities and manEgyptian pharaohs, Aztec emperors, King SolomonEnsured the wellbeing of the realm Part of the power structure in society and of the ruling caste
The Modern Ruler - PriestHindu Brahmins
Dalai Lama
Japan’s Emperor
The PopeWorldwide Archetypes:The Warrior
The WarriorRepresents an aggressive aspect of humanityFights for something, striving to change or safekeep the world through the strength of arms and cunningWilliam Wallace, Boudicca, Hercules, Samson, LancelotKeeps society safe from intruders and harm
The Modern WarriorThe Warrior archetype can be seen today in:Our soldiers, policeTribesmen from Papua New Guinea, natives from the AmazonIn some contexts superheros fit the mold (Superman, Spiderman, Wonder Woman)
Worldwide Archetypes:Wanderer - Orphan - Seeker
Wanderer – Orphan - SeekerThe person who sets out to find more about herself/himself through experience outside the boundaries and comforts of society; walk into the unknownWanderer – Orphan - SeekerAn outcast/exile who leaves to find life after all the known values and tenets are denied
The wanderer who returns bears more knowledge of other things, can become a buffer between society and the outside world (what happens when everyone is connected?)Modern Wanderers – Orphans - Seekers
Wanderer – Orphan - SeekerOdin walked through the nine worlds in disguise to see adhered to his laws and customs
The prodigal son
Johnny Appleseed
Moses
War correspondents
Santa ClausMyth and Storytelling in Special Education
Myth and Storytelling in Special EducationDigital stories can enable educators to combine technologies and instructional practices to provide special needs students with means of expression while reinforcing socially acceptable behaviorsAllowing self-expression to special needs students through digital stories and myth-making can show that they are part of ourselves, with archetypes common to us all (empathy)Giving student ownership of the process and the product (hearing own voice in story or familiar settings) can enhance focus and learning
Myth and Storytelling in Special EducationAllowing self-expression to special needs students through digital stories and myth-making can show that they are part of ourselves, with archetypes common to us all (empathy)Giving student ownership of the process and the product (hearing own voice in story or familiar settings) can enhance focus and learning
Myth and Storytelling in Special EducationThrough storytelling and myth creation for the student, this could open the door for creativity and social interactivityOther advances in technology can affect perception in new ways for special needs or impaired students (e-skin)As special needs is an incredibly diverse part of our student population, storytelling and myth-making would be as unique as the person creating it. It also entails greater involvement from the educatorComments from our educators in class?
Mythology in Elementary Education
Mythology in Elementary EducationMyths, Folktales and Legends help students understand societal norms. Life lessons, are learned through these stories. Allows students to contemplate: What is good? Evil? Righteous? True? Also, compare and contrast among cultures.
Mythology in Elementary EducationSome legends can be a great opportunity for engagement and elicit curiosity.The Legend of the Sun and the Moon...introduction to moon phases.

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  • 1. MythologyJaime Laureano, Christina Reyes, Jeanette HoweSPR 10 IST 5883.901
  • 2. What is Mythology?Explained the natural occurrences and the world surrounding humansHelped people to Understand and deal with the afterlife and the supernaturalLegitimized social interactions and behaviorsIcarus and his foolhardy actions caused his downfall and death, didn’t listen to his elderProvided a guide for the various stages a member of the society went throughout life
  • 3. Worldwide ArchetypesCarl Jung’s definition:our behavior is an embodiment of archetypes from a collective unconsciousWorldwide Archetypes:seen as the threads of commonness among humans, albeit unconsciously unless seen in the big pictureThey are the basic role models for the society or the antithesis of societal values. Also reflect the whole spectrum of human needs and desires.
  • 4. Worldwide Archetypes: The FoolRepresents bravery or naivete at the beginning of a journey.Represents the first step of an Initiate, faith.As the Clown, mocks those in power.
  • 6. TrickstersMischievous characters which use cunning and guile to effect a change in a situationThe purpose might be to teach a lesson, for a greater good or evil, or just for fun and entertainmentRepresents the capricious side of humanityExamples: Loki, the Raven, the Fox, the faerie people of Ireland/Scotland
  • 7. Modern TrickstersToday we see it reflected in modern society: the Joker, Beetlejuice, pranksters in every group Bugs Bunny-Has many Br’er Rabbit qualities Bart Simpson- Foolish, cunning, witty Wile E. Coyote- Models after the Native American tricksterWe still use these characters to model acceptable/not acceptable behavior
  • 8. Worldwide Archetypes:Intermediaries of the UnknownOur Legacy of Hunter/Gatherer Societies
  • 9. Intermediaries of the UnknownWise Woman, Shaman, Medicine Man, CuranderaStill exist today, in non-descript modern locations and primitive societies
  • 10. Intermediaries of the UnknownSeen as the intermediary between the physical and spirit world repository of herbal knowledge and healingbuffer against the unknown and unseencan show the way to a wayward individual Initiation required journeys into the spirit world (usually with natural drugs) an apprenticeship (Carlos Castañeda & Don Juan)
  • 12. The Ruler - PriestCame about as society evolved from hunter-gatherers to planters, creating agrarian civilizations from nomadic peoples.Represent the link between deities and manEgyptian pharaohs, Aztec emperors, King SolomonEnsured the wellbeing of the realm Part of the power structure in society and of the ruling caste
  • 13. The Modern Ruler - PriestHindu Brahmins
  • 17. The WarriorRepresents an aggressive aspect of humanityFights for something, striving to change or safekeep the world through the strength of arms and cunningWilliam Wallace, Boudicca, Hercules, Samson, LancelotKeeps society safe from intruders and harm
  • 18. The Modern WarriorThe Warrior archetype can be seen today in:Our soldiers, policeTribesmen from Papua New Guinea, natives from the AmazonIn some contexts superheros fit the mold (Superman, Spiderman, Wonder Woman)
  • 20. Wanderer – Orphan - SeekerThe person who sets out to find more about herself/himself through experience outside the boundaries and comforts of society; walk into the unknownWanderer – Orphan - SeekerAn outcast/exile who leaves to find life after all the known values and tenets are denied
  • 21. The wanderer who returns bears more knowledge of other things, can become a buffer between society and the outside world (what happens when everyone is connected?)Modern Wanderers – Orphans - Seekers
  • 22. Wanderer – Orphan - SeekerOdin walked through the nine worlds in disguise to see adhered to his laws and customs
  • 25. Moses
  • 27. Santa ClausMyth and Storytelling in Special Education
  • 28. Myth and Storytelling in Special EducationDigital stories can enable educators to combine technologies and instructional practices to provide special needs students with means of expression while reinforcing socially acceptable behaviorsAllowing self-expression to special needs students through digital stories and myth-making can show that they are part of ourselves, with archetypes common to us all (empathy)Giving student ownership of the process and the product (hearing own voice in story or familiar settings) can enhance focus and learning
  • 29. Myth and Storytelling in Special EducationAllowing self-expression to special needs students through digital stories and myth-making can show that they are part of ourselves, with archetypes common to us all (empathy)Giving student ownership of the process and the product (hearing own voice in story or familiar settings) can enhance focus and learning
  • 30. Myth and Storytelling in Special EducationThrough storytelling and myth creation for the student, this could open the door for creativity and social interactivityOther advances in technology can affect perception in new ways for special needs or impaired students (e-skin)As special needs is an incredibly diverse part of our student population, storytelling and myth-making would be as unique as the person creating it. It also entails greater involvement from the educatorComments from our educators in class?
  • 32. Mythology in Elementary EducationMyths, Folktales and Legends help students understand societal norms. Life lessons, are learned through these stories. Allows students to contemplate: What is good? Evil? Righteous? True? Also, compare and contrast among cultures.
  • 33. Mythology in Elementary EducationSome legends can be a great opportunity for engagement and elicit curiosity.The Legend of the Sun and the Moon...introduction to moon phases.
  • 34. Tools & Technologies for Teaching Mythology& Using Mythology to Teach Other Subjects
  • 35. Tools & Technologies for Teaching MythologyTraditional teaching tools – astronomy projection cylinders, board games, story elements
  • 36. Tools & Technologies for Teaching MythologyWebsites and blogsToys – Lego mythology charactersOnline creative tools for digital storytelling
  • 37. Tools & Technologies for Teaching MythologyOnline single and multiplayer gamesSoftware – including disk-based and computer games and story-making softwareMobile Applications
  • 38. ResourcesProjection Cylynders featuring constellations as seen within different mythologies, including Greek, Hindu.,Saami, Navajo, Plynesian, and others.http://www.starlab.com/starlab_cylinders.htmlWebsites Astronomy website featuring constellation mythology.http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/stars/constellations.shtmlWebsite: Windows to the Universe - mythologyhttp://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/mythology/mythology.htmlWebsite: Windows to the Universe - mythology and sky, constellations and starshttp://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/mythology/stars.htmlBlogsy-intercept website: Of Myth and Mathhttp://y-intercept.com/rich/myth.htmlMythology of Numberhttp://www.godchecker.com/offerings/index.php?article-numbersPresenting the Lego Gods!http://www.godchecker.com/offerings/index.php?article-lego-godsOnline Creative ToolsOnline Story Creator2: Myths and Legendshttp://myths.e2bn.org/create/tool527-story-creator-2.htmlMobile ApplicationsGreek Mythology for iPhone, iPod touch, iPadhttp://itunes.apple.com/us/app/greek-mythology/id352640208?mt=8Egyptian Mythologyhttp://itunes.apple.com/us/app/egyptian-mythology-lite/id356747130?mt=8SoftwareMath & the Cosmos combines a challenging textbook with interactive, multimedia exercises.http://www.wildridge.com/mc_overview.htmlPasifika Digital Legends: Samoan mythology - digital story by schoolchildrenhttp://www.tki.org.nz/r/pasifika/digital_legends/dl/howfirecametosamoa/fire_english/movie-high_e.phpVedic Mathematicshttp://www.dl4all.com/software/179864-vedic-mathematics-3-cd-full-interactive-tutorial.htmlMythology GamesAge of Mythologyis a fun and interactive way to learn about Greek mythologyhttp://www.microsoft.com/games/ageofmythology/greek_home.aspxStudents see how mythology fits into history in Dark Age of Camelot, for older students.http://www.darkageofcamelot.com/Make history and mythology come alive with Pharaoh strategy game..http://www.mobygames.com/game/pharaohHelp students understand communities, interpersonal relationships and to interact with other students with Quest Atlantis online interactive community game http://crlt.indiana.edu/research/qa.htmlEducation IdeasLesson Plans and Activitieshttp://www.mythweb.com/teachers/tips/tips.htmlhttp://www.mythweb.com/teachers/tips/moretips.htmlUsing Pop culture references to introduce mythology.http://www.education.com/magazine/article/Mad_for_Mythology/Native American Mythology - digital storieshttp://education.siggraph.org/resources/past-projects/indianLego videos by kids based on mythologyhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hzu7lTLJNXEhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgVDD4vKfUUMythology and ArchetypesJoseph Campbell Foundation websitehttp://www.jcf.org/new/index.phpConcept of Archetypes – Carl Junghttp://www.carl-jung.net/archetypes.html