Learning Through Storytelling in Higher Education

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.

ISBN 0749440384   Pages 200 ISBN13 9780749440381 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd   Weight (grammes) 276 Imprint Routledge Falmer   Published in London Format Paperback   Height (mm) 229 Publication date 01 May 2002   Width (mm) 152 Library of Congress 2003005588   Spine width (mm) 10 DEWEY 378.17   Academic level Professional / Scholarly DEWEY edition DC21

		Foreword		5
		Preface		7
		Acknowledgements		9
1		Introduction		11
2		Storytelling Influences		19
3		Storytelling Developments		31
4		Storytelling as a Theory of Learning		43
5		Finding Stories		61
6		Telling Stories about Practice		85
7		Expanding Stories through Reflection		105
8		Processing Practice Stories		121
9		Reconstructing Stories within a Group Setting		137
10		Ethical and Assessment Considerations		151
11		Reflections		169
		References		177
		Name Index		191
		Subject Index		195
		Biographical Notes		199

'Janice McDrury and Maxine Alterio have woven together artfully the traditions of storytelling and reflective learning. Through the authentic voice of the authors' own experiences, readers will find a wealth of ideas for students and professionals seeking to give stories and storytelling an honoured place in their learning and practice within educational and clinical settings.' Professor Carol S Witherell, Lewis & Clark College, Portland, Oregon 'With the rising numbers in higher education, the opportunity for expression of the individual can become lost. Storytelling, in its many manifestations, allows individual expression to shine through. It is a way of combining creative and reflective capacities in a manner that well supports learning. Janice and Maxine have drawn on their broad range of interests and knowledge to produce an unusual and valuable means of enhancing higher education.' Dr Jennifer Moon, Staff Development Unit, University of Exeter

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