Young magicians in kindergarten: Skill development through performing magic tricks

IF 2.5 2区教育学 Q1 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

Theory Into Practice Pub Date : 2023-04-03 DOI:10.1080/00405841.2023.2202130

Ivett Judit Kovács

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ABSTRACT Magic has been a very popular form of entertainment for thousands of years and the learning and developmental processes that take place during the process of practicing and performing the trick—are a precious phenomenon from an educational point of view. The MiniMagic kindergarten program was launched in September 2021 in a kindergarten in Józsefváros, Budapest (Hungary), in a district with a very diverse population that calls for an inclusive attitude and pedagogical methods to educate all the children successfully. The innovative program aims to develop skills and build community by integrating magic tricks into the curriculum. A well-known Hungarian magician teaches magic tricks appropriate for 4 to 6-year-old children with unanimous success. The program does not simply introduce tricks; he embeds them in storytelling sessions. This article presents how the theory about the educational values of magical tricks is turned into practice in a kindergarten showing the educational values and developmental results. I complement the analysis of the theory and practice with recommendations for practitioners, explaining the ideal context and methods of implementation.

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幼儿园的小魔术师:通过表演魔术来发展技能

几千年来，魔术一直是一种非常流行的娱乐形式，在练习和表演魔术的过程中发生的学习和发展过程是从教育的角度来看是一种宝贵的现象。MiniMagic幼儿园项目于2021年9月在匈牙利布达佩斯Józsefváros的一所幼儿园启动，这是一个人口非常多样化的地区，需要包容的态度和教学方法来成功地教育所有孩子。这个创新的项目旨在通过将魔术融入课程中来发展技能和建立社区。一位著名的匈牙利魔术师教授适合4至6岁儿童的魔术，并取得了一致的成功。该节目不简单地介绍技巧;他把它们嵌入到讲故事的环节中。本文介绍了如何将魔术的教育价值理论转化为幼儿园的实践，展示了魔术的教育价值和发展效果。我在对理论和实践的分析中补充了对从业者的建议，解释了理想的环境和实施方法。

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Theory Into Practice EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH-

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期刊介绍： Published since 1962, Theory Into Practice (TIP) is a nationally recognized, peer reviewed journal featuring multiple perspectives and scholarly, yet practical and engaging, discussions of important issues in education. TIP publishes articles covering all levels and areas of education, including learning and teaching; counseling; assessment; teacher education and professional development; classroom management; administration and supervision; curriculum; policy; and technology. Each issue of TIP is devoted to a timely theme developed by a Guest Editor who has expertise in the theme area.