Tales Used As Teaching Tools.....

Tales… every one of us must have listened to tales, myths or legends when we are young, either in the house, elementary school or primary schools. Since young, we are exposed to the story telling by our parents, grandparents or teachers. Many of us believe that tales, myths or legends are merely made up stories. However, we can’t deny the fact that there are moral values that can be derived from them. In addition, students are more interested in listening stories because of their childhood habit and this makes them to be imaginative. I would strongly recommend that teachers may use tales, myths or legends as a teaching tool in literature lesson or even language lesson. For example, if a teacher wants to teach moral values to the students, they won’t listen and learn. Therefore, if the teacher uses tales, myths or legends as a medium to convey the messages/moral values, students indirectly perceived the value especially beginner students who face difficulties with language. Thus, it would indirectly contribute to the students’ language learning.

In EDU3234, I have read few tales like Ovid’s ‘Daedalus and Icarus’ and ‘Pyramus and Thisbe’, and Aesop’s Fables like The Fox and The Crow. From these tales, one example is the teacher may use ‘The Fox and The Crow’ as a set induction in their lesson to teach literary devices such as plot, setting, characterization, theme and moral values/messages. In conclusion, student will be more interested if the teacher use visual aids to support their stories.