Inside the classroom (and out) : how we learn through folklore / edited by Kenneth L. Untiedt.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Untiedt, Kenneth L., 1966-

Series:

Publications of the Texas Folklore Society ; no. 62.

Publications of the Texas Folklore Society ; 62

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Folklore and education--United States.

Folklore and education.

United States.

Physical Description:

xiii, 322 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Denton, TX : University of North Texas Press, [2005]

Summary:

Inside the Classroom (and Out) examines folklore and its many roles in education. Several articles explore teaching in rural school houses in the early twentieth century, while others provide insight into more serious academic scholarship in the field of folklore itself. One chapter looks at the "early years," including works about day care centers, scout programs, children's books, and the basic definition of what we mean by "folklore." Another chapter covers high school: cheerleading, football, yearbooks, and beliefs of Hispanic students. There is a chapter dedicated to Paul Patterson and his contribution to teaching; a chapter that covers college experiences, with stories about early Aggies, ghosts on university campuses, and collegiate cowgirls; and a chapter involving scholarly works, such as ways to help improve our memories, a linguistic study of cowboy poetry, and a comprehensive look at folklore studies.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1574412027

OCLC:

60741983

Publisher Number:

9781574412024