ABSTRACT

Learning Through Storytelling in Higher Education explores ways of using storytelling as a teaching and learning tool. When storytelling is formalized in meaningful ways, it can capture everyday examples of practice and turn them into an opportunity to learn - encouraging both reflection, a deeper understanding of a topic and stimulating critical thinking skills. The technique can accommodate diverse cultural, emotional and experiential incidents, and may be used in many different contexts eg formal/informal; one-on-one/group setting.
The authors outline the different models of storytelling and explain how to make use of this technique and encourage a 'storytelling culture' within the workplace or in tutorial sessions.
Academic yet accessible, this book provides a new perspective on learning techniques and will be a great asset to any educator looking to improve reflective practice.

chapter |7 pages

1 Introduction

chapter |11 pages

2 Storytelling Influences

chapter |12 pages

3 Storytelling Developments

chapter |18 pages

4 Storytelling as a Theory of Learning

chapter |24 pages

5 Finding Stories

chapter |20 pages

6 Telling Stories about Practice

chapter |16 pages

7 Expanding Stories through Reflection

chapter |16 pages

8 Processing Practice Stories

chapter |17 pages

10 Ethical and Assessment Considerations

chapter |7 pages

11 Reflections