History and Dramatization of Puppetry

Puppet shows or pantomimes are another kind of dramatization, which is becoming increasingly popular, particularly with children. India has a ling tradition of puppet shows and it is puppet shows, the puppets may be mechanically operated or they can be operated by hand with the help of strings. It is the operator, who speaks for the puppets in different tones and plays different role. If the teacher can learn puppet operation, he may deliver a whole lesson in history through the puppets.

But may be more ambitious puppets on teams in history with proper use of light and stage effects. After every puppet show there should be follow up work in the class as indicated in the case of full-fledged dramatization. The advantage of puppet show over other kinds of dramatization is that it requires mush less preparation and expanse. A single person can operate the whole show.

It may also take the form of dramatized narration and may be directly relevant to the subject matter of a lesson (as in the case of class dramatization). At the same time its appeal is almost equivalent to that of full-fledged dramas. It is need less to say that that puppet shows have the greatest appeal for pupils of primary classes, but even pupils of higher classes can be interested in them.