Adam Murphy

How Comics Promote Learning

Creating art and telling stories is hugely important in children’s development.

• Telling stories encourages communication and sharing, builds self-confidence and a sense of achievement.
• Gives an avenue to express thoughts and feelings.
• Encourages children to explore different ways of being and the consequences of actions.
• Develops the ability to sequence information and communicate intelligibly.
• Builds empathy and a concept of the emotional lives of others.
• Children are creating and engaging in life first-hand, rather than passively receiving entertainment from TV and video games.

Comics in particular is a uniquely powerful medium for engaging with children.

• Comics is an excellent tool for promoting literacy – it develops reading skills, builds confidence and encourages reluctant readers.
• The visual and symbolic language of comics helps develop visual literacy.  This is increasing essential in our modern visual culture.
• As a representation of a series of moments, comics is the closest medium to the way we think – closer even than the continuous stream of film or TV.  This may be one reason why it is so immediately accessible to young minds.
• Comics are fun and exciting – children learn without realizing it!

Arranging Workshops

I can run workshops in schools (content can be tailored to curriculum), and can also offer custom workshops for parties and other groups.  Please get in touch (info@comicswithadam.com or 07767 846832) to discuss your requirements!