Learning Through Storytelling in Higher Education: Using Reflection and Experience to Improve Learning

By Maxine Alterio and Janice McDrury

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0749440384
• ISBN13: 9780749440381
• Release Date: May 2003
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"