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.

'This book deserves a place at the cutting edge of teaching in higher education and should be promoted wherever there are teachers working with students who will one day take their place in the delivery of professional service.' - Dr Jennifer Lehmann, Department of Social Work, La Trobe University

'It is an excellent introduction to researchers intending to pursue this method for research.' - Janet Firth, University of Wolverhampton Business School

'Anyone interested in good teaching practice - and above all anyone engaged in that complex assembling of material into meaningful shape which is teaching creative writing - should find this book inspiring.' - Fiona Sampson, Writing in Education

Janice McDrury and Maxine Alterio work at Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin, New Zealand. Janice is an experienced educator and health researcher and Maxine is a staff development coordinator and writer. Both authors have a particular interest in reflective practice and the role of storytelling as a learning tool.

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