Fun! With Phonetics.

The client for this project was Shanthinikhethana Global Preschool, situated in Bangalore. The school prides itself on a learning model inspired by Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences. The brief was to design a learning module for the children that held this theory at its core. 

On my first visit to the school, I noticed that a large problem the teachers faced was that the school was strictly English-medium learning, but it was situated in a Kannada-speaking locality. To combat this issue, I designed an English Language learning module, focussed specifically on phonetics and pronunciation. The module was devised for 5-6 year old students. It comprises an audiovisual narrative (in the form of a storybook) and a follow-up activity to cement the learnings in a more interactive manner. 

This module was designed to teach aspects of language through linguistic and visual intelligence. To teach phonetic pronunciation, I was particularly inspired by Nonsense Literature. A large inspiration for this project was the work of Dr. Seuss. I used to hear his stories at this age, and the vivacious and whimsical stories had a large impact on my young mind.

Fun with Phonetics, An English Language Learning Module by Sherie Poncha, boxed.
Fun with Phonetics, An English Language Learning Module by Sherie Poncha, unboxed.
Fun with Phonetics, An English Language Learning Module by Sherie Poncha, unboxed. Includes audiovisual book, instructional and activity sheets and game cards.
Front cover of the illustrated storybook, 'Have you seen my family?' an audiovisual learning experience by Sherie Poncha.
Spread from the illustrated storybook, 'Have you seen my family?' an audiovisual learning experience by Sherie Poncha.
Spread from the illustrated storybook, 'Have you seen my family?' an audiovisual learning experience by Sherie Poncha.
Spread from the illustrated storybook, 'Have you seen my family?' an audiovisual learning experience by Sherie Poncha.
Spread from the illustrated storybook, 'Have you seen my family?' an audiovisual learning experience by Sherie Poncha.
Spread from the illustrated storybook, 'Have you seen my family?' an audiovisual learning experience by Sherie Poncha.
Spread from the illustrated storybook, 'Have you seen my family?' an audiovisual learning experience by Sherie Poncha.
Spread from the illustrated storybook, 'Have you seen my family?' an audiovisual learning experience by Sherie Poncha.
Spread from the illustrated storybook, 'Have you seen my family?' an audiovisual learning experience by Sherie Poncha.
Spread from the illustrated storybook, 'Have you seen my family?' an audiovisual learning experience by Sherie Poncha.
Audio through QR code from the illustrated storybook, 'Have you seen my family?' an audiovisual learning experience by Sherie Poncha. Audio storytelling.
Audio through QR code from the illustrated storybook, 'Have you seen my family?' an audiovisual learning experience by Sherie Poncha. Audio storytelling.
Audio through QR code from the illustrated storybook, 'Have you seen my family?' an audiovisual learning experience by Sherie Poncha. Audio storytelling.
Activity playing letter cards from Fun with Phonetics, An English Language Learning Module by Sherie Poncha - stage 2: Activity.
Fun with Phonetics, An English Language Learning Module by Sherie Poncha - stage 2: Activity.
Fun with Phonetics, An English Language Learning Module by Sherie Poncha - stage 2: Activity.
Fun with Phonetics, An English Language Learning Module by Sherie Poncha - stage 2: Activity.

Process

Character Design of Baby Elanehatifanelethi, a cute baby blue elephant from the story, 'Have You Seen My Family?'. Part of Fun with Phonetics, English language learning module by Sherie Poncha.
Character Design of Mayunavi from the story, 'Have You Seen My Family?'. Part of Fun with Phonetics, English language learning module by Sherie Poncha.
Character Design of Jineer from the story, 'Have You Seen My Family?'. Part of Fun with Phonetics, English language learning module by Sherie Poncha.
Character Design of Jineer from the story, 'Have You Seen My Family?'. Part of Fun with Phonetics, English language learning module by Sherie Poncha.
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