Summer Conferences
THE MAZZA CONFERENCE
“CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOKS…WINDOWS ON THE WORLD”
The Jerry J. Mallett Institute
SUMMER 2012
The University of Findlay
Dr. Jerry J. Mallett, Curator
Mazza Museum
Professor of Education
Mr. Benjamin E. Sapp, M.A., Director
Instructor
Ms. Terry J. Olthouse, M.A., Education Coordinator
Credit:
· 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 hours of graduate credit
Institute Sessions:
· The institute will be held July 11 through July 15, 2011.
· Students will be expected to attend all keynote sessions and attend a small group session for each of the pullout sessions.
The following is a typical day's schedule:
7:45-8:30 Continental Breakfast
8:30-9:00 Announcements
9:00-10:00 Keynote Speaker
10:15-11:15 Pullout Session
11:15-1:00 Lunch/Gift Gallery
noon-1:00 Autographing
1:00-1:15 Announcements
1:15-2:15 Keynote
2:15-3:30 Pullout Session
3:30-5:15 Autographing/Gift Gallery
The University of Findlay Mission Statement:
The mission of The University of Findlay is to equip our students for meaningful lives and productive careers.
Conference Rationale:
With the current emphasis on the teaching of reading through a literature based, whole-language approach, the teacher leader must be well versed in the area of children's literature. As a resource person to his/her peers, he/she will be expected to recommend books at various ability levels and with a wide range of interest areas. With a good background of the art and writing of picture books the teacher will be in a position to take a leadership role in organizing school-wide author/artist studies along with young authors' conferences.
Course Requirements:
For One Hour:
Attendance………………………...50
1 Reaction Paper………………….100
For Two Hours:
Attendance…………………………100
2 Reaction Papers…………………..100
For Three Hours:
Attendance.......................................100
Author/Artist Study..........................200
For Four Hours:
Author/Artist Study………………..200
Keynote Book Cards........................100
For Five Hours:
Keynote Book Cards……………….100
Reaction Papers.................................100
Grading Scale:
93-100 A
90-92 A-
87-89 B+
83-86 B
80-82 B-
77-79 C+
73-76 C
70-72 C-
67-69 D+
63-66 D
60-62 D-
Below 60 F
ALL COURSE REQUIREMENTS ARE DUE, August 1, 2012.
They are to be returned to:
Benjamin Sapp
1000 N. Main St.
Findlay, OH 45840
sapp@findlay.edu
1-800-472-9502 x 5343
Requirement Descriptions:
· Read at least one book by each of the keynote speakers.
· Write on a index card or facsimile (a computer format) the following:
Book Information (Bibliographical Citations): Author/Artist, Title, Date, Publisher.
Book Description: Summary of Text and Description of Artwork
Book Activities: Suggested ways to use the book in the home, classroom, or library setting. Include at least two activities per book.
Prepare an author/artist study on one of the keynote speakers, including:
1. Biographical information on the author/illustrator.
· Include documentation of references (See bibliography format).
· See recommended research material under "Resource Books" for sources for biographical material.
2. Annotated Bibliography (original summary) of at least five of the author/artist's books.
· Include author, illustrator, date of publication, place of publication and publisher.
3. A web of activities related to the author/artist’s books.
· The web may be organized by curricular areas, language arts, multiple intelligences, standards, etc. Choose what is useful in your work setting.
· Activities should be written to show what students will do.
4. A paragraph in which describes an evaluation plan for how you will assess student achievement in the author-artist study.
5. A paragraph in which you describe how you will allow for individual differences in the author/artist study.
Choose one of the keynote speakers and one of the pullout sessions and write a reaction paper on each.
Part One A SUMMARY
· Summary should be at least one page.
· Take notes as you listen to the speaker. Place all quotes in quotation marks.
· Identify the major theme(s) and/or message(s) presented in the talk.
· Select specific examples from the talk to support the chosen theme(s).
Part Two A REACTION
· Reaction should be at least one page.
· Reflect about your practice in relation to the theme(s) of the talk. Write about your reactions. Include examples or alternatives.
Form:
· Papers must be typed or computer formatted. Please proof for grammatical, spelling or typing errors.
Disability Statement:
If you are a student with a disability, it is your responsibility to register with the Office of Disability Services and your instructor at least two weeks prior to a needed service so reasonable accommodations can be made.
Resource Books:
The following are recommended for research required for institute graduate credit:
The Junior Books of Authors (vol. 1-6). R PN 1009.A1D43
Caldecott Medal Books (vol. 1-4). R PN 1009.A1N49
Something About the Author (vol. 1-84). R PN 451.S6
Newbery & Caldecott Medal & Honor Books, Peterson & Solt. R PN 1009.A1P47
Something About the Author: Autobiography Series
(vol. 1-18). R PN 451.S62
Cianciolo, Patricia. (1970). Illustrations in Children's Books, Dubuque: William Brown.
Cianciolo, Patricia. (1981). Picture Books for Children, Chicago: The American Library Association.
Cullinan, B. (ed) (1987). Children's Literature in the Reading Program, Newark: International Reading Association.
Cummings, Pat. (1993). Talking With Artists, Clarion Books:
New York.
Gates, Frieda. (1986). How to Write, Illustrate, and Design Children's Books, Monsey, NY: Lloyd-Simone Publishing.
Hands, N. (1986). Illustrating Children's Books, New York: Prentice Hall Press.
Huck, C, Hepler, S & Hickman, J. (1993). Children's Literature in the Elementary School, Fort Worth: Holt, Rinehart & Winston, pp. 198-215.
Janson, H. & Janson, A. (1987). A Basic Art for Young People, New York: Abrams.
Kingman, L. (ed) (1978). The Illustrator's Notebook, Boston: The Horn Book.
Kingman, L., Foster, J., & Lontoft, R. (1968). Illustrators of children's Books: 1957-1966, Boston: The Horn Book.
Kingman, L., Hogarth, G., & Quimby, H. (1978). Illustrators of Children's Books: 1967- 1976, Boston: The Horn Book.
Kingman, L. (1965). Newbery and Caldecott Medal Books: 1956-1965, Boston: The Horn Book.
Kingman, L. (1975). Newbery and Caldecott Medal Books: 1966-1975, Boston: The Horn Book.
Mahony, B., Latimer, L. & Folmsbee, B. (1947). Illustrators of Children's Books 1744- 1945, Boston: The Horn Book.
Marantz, K. "The Picture Book as Art Object: A Call for Balanced Reviewing," Wilson Library Bulletin, 52 (Oct. 1977), pp. 148-151.
Norton, D. (1991). Through the Eyes of a Child: An Introduction to Children's Literature, New York: Macmillan, pp. 128 - 213.
Bothlein, Liz and Anita Meyer Meinbach. (1991). The Literature Connection, Glenview, IL: Good Year Books (Scott, Foresman).
Roucher, N. & Vanelli, J. "Instructor Gallery", Instructor, (August 1986 - current), New York: Scholastic Inc.
Shulevitz, Uri. (1985). Writing With Pictures: How to Write and Illustrate Children's Books, New York: Watson-Guptill.
Sutherland, Z. & Arbuthnot, M. (1991). Children and Books, New York: Harper Collins, pp. 130 - 179.
Stewig, J. (1989). Reading Pictures: Exploring Illustrations with Children, New Berlin, WI: Jenson Publications.
Viguers, R., Dalphin, M., & Miller, B. (1958). Illustrators of Children's Books: 1946-1956, Boston: The Horn Book.
