INTRODUCTION:
“Stories change us; they change the world. People are stories of themselves” - Karen Healey
A single story can be one of the most powerful forms of expression. We all have stories to tell, and we hear stories everyday. Although we do not always notice that a story can be in the form of a fairy tale you heard, the novel you are currently reading, a dance performance, or even news broadcasts and scientific findings/discoveries, they all aim to tell us something. How do stories affect us? And how can the concepts of narratives and storytelling be utilized as a springboard to foster learning, critical thinking and engagement in the classroom?
By asking the question “how can stories be used to change the world?” students get a chance to freely explore the art of storytelling in the context of multiple subject areas, while critically engaging in their own investigation of social and disciplinary narratives. Stories provide students with an opportunity to make meaningful real life connections, and at the same time, promote inquiry as they reflect on global interconnections, perspectives, and relationships.
A single story can be one of the most powerful forms of expression. We all have stories to tell, and we hear stories everyday. Although we do not always notice that a story can be in the form of a fairy tale you heard, the novel you are currently reading, a dance performance, or even news broadcasts and scientific findings/discoveries, they all aim to tell us something. How do stories affect us? And how can the concepts of narratives and storytelling be utilized as a springboard to foster learning, critical thinking and engagement in the classroom?
By asking the question “how can stories be used to change the world?” students get a chance to freely explore the art of storytelling in the context of multiple subject areas, while critically engaging in their own investigation of social and disciplinary narratives. Stories provide students with an opportunity to make meaningful real life connections, and at the same time, promote inquiry as they reflect on global interconnections, perspectives, and relationships.
Reference:
Healey, K. (2010). Guardian of the dead. New York: Little, Brown.
Healey, K. (2010). Guardian of the dead. New York: Little, Brown.