Participation Type
Panel
Session Title
Session 2.14 Folklore and Folkways
Presentation #1 Title
Reviving Jack Tales and Appalachian Folk Ballads in the Classroom
Presentation #1 Abstract or Summary
Reviving Jack Tales and Appalachian ballads in the classroom Students in college know little of the journey of Jack. Jack belongs in the classroom. In this presentation hear how a college professor/professional storyteller has placed Jack in the curriculum. Hear how students who are unfamiliar with the exploits of Jack create their own “Jack Journey.” After familiarizing the students with people like Richard Chase or Beech Mountain teller Ray Hicks or Kentucky teller Octavia Sexton, listen in on how the students learn to value Appalachian tales and custom by creating a story that does not lampoon or cartoon a traditional Jack tale. Learn how this storyteller/professor worked to help the students respect the rich story of Appalachia as he used Jack as a model for reflective discussions. Learn how you can bring Jack back. Tune in as a college professor shares how he was able to bring Appalachian music to high school students who initially “did not care for it.” Learn how he used folk music, including the ballads to bring the students a new awareness of the history and the music of Appalachia. Story and song should have their place in classrooms. We need to explore the rich learning that comes from these arts. In this program, learn the value of teaching the art of rich Appalachian stories and the well spring that pours from Appalachian verse and song. Handouts will be provided. A song or story might be heard as well.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #1
Dr. Kevin Cordi is an Assistant Professor and Professional Storyteller at Ohio Dominican University where he teaches "Applied Storytelling" and "Uncovering folktales, fairytales, and ghost stories." He holds a doctorate in storytelling and education from The Ohio State University.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #2
Timothy (Bim) Walker is a musician who has studied Appalachian music. He has been an Ohio Dominican faculty member since 2001. He received a double major in Physics and Psychology from Carnegie Mellon, and conducted his graduate work at The Ohio State University in Dr. Caroline Palmer's Music Cognition Lab.
Reviving Jack Tales and Appalachian Folk Ballads in the Classroom
Crobly Hall 464
Reviving Jack Tales and Appalachian ballads in the classroom Students in college know little of the journey of Jack. Jack belongs in the classroom. In this presentation hear how a college professor/professional storyteller has placed Jack in the curriculum. Hear how students who are unfamiliar with the exploits of Jack create their own “Jack Journey.” After familiarizing the students with people like Richard Chase or Beech Mountain teller Ray Hicks or Kentucky teller Octavia Sexton, listen in on how the students learn to value Appalachian tales and custom by creating a story that does not lampoon or cartoon a traditional Jack tale. Learn how this storyteller/professor worked to help the students respect the rich story of Appalachia as he used Jack as a model for reflective discussions. Learn how you can bring Jack back. Tune in as a college professor shares how he was able to bring Appalachian music to high school students who initially “did not care for it.” Learn how he used folk music, including the ballads to bring the students a new awareness of the history and the music of Appalachia. Story and song should have their place in classrooms. We need to explore the rich learning that comes from these arts. In this program, learn the value of teaching the art of rich Appalachian stories and the well spring that pours from Appalachian verse and song. Handouts will be provided. A song or story might be heard as well.
