Author Description

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. Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table Of Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Storytelling Influences -- 3 Storytelling Developments -- 4 Storytelling As A Theory Of Learning -- 5 Finding Stories -- 6 Telling Stories About Practice -- 7 Expanding Stories Through Reflection -- 8 Processing Practice Stories -- 9 Reconstructing Stories Within A Group Setting -- 10 Ethical And Assessment Considerations -- 11 Reflections -- References -- Name Index -- Subject Index -- Biographical Notes.