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Benefits of StorytellingEngagement ~ Attention ~ Processing ~ Sequencing ~ Memory
“The
way Angela targeted each grade level’s interests andheld their attention with
her varied tales was truly amazingand the kids will remember it for the rest of
their lives. The biggest story came
when a boy in third grade, who normally doesn’t make connections or retain much
detail from day to day, came up and asked if this was the book the ‘The
Storyteller’ told them about. You
can not imagine my surprise and his smile when I assured him that it was indeed
and he checked it out and showed all of his friends.
They ooh-ed and aah-ed and asked if they might have it when was done with
it! Just further proof that hearing
stories told live is a key component in children’s learning.
We look forward to having Angela back again!”
The very act of processing oral storytelling by listeners requires both
hemispheres of the brain, the left side for logic and language, the right
side for symbol and metaphor. As
such, this process is active participation, leaving listeners engaged,
balanced and centered, there by fostering critical thinking, conflict
resolution, character, emotional intelligence and As a “storied child,” registered nurse and mother of three, it is exhilarating to at long last see such easily accessed documented research, which validates what I have intuitively known all along and am delighted to be able to share the following references to oral storytelling, brain development, neural plasticity, neural pathways and education compiled by storytelling colleagues. Why Get Storytelling into the Classroom?
National Storytelling Network
(NSN) 2000 Conference
Research links involvement with oral storytelling to impressive gains in
language acquisition, listening skills, retention, creative intelligence,
and interpersonal skill. In
addition, storytelling is an extremely effective tool for building a sense
of community. The Language Pyramid ~ Cognitive DevelopmentListening ~ Speaking ~ Reading ~ Writing
Community Pyramid ~ Community BuildingCooperation ~ Shared Culture ~ Respect for Diversity ~ Individual Expression
Youth, Educators, and Storytelling Alliance
Visit
NSN the
National Storytelling Network
website for links to the
“Youth,
Educators and Storytelling Partially underwritten by a NSN grant and researched, compiled and written by Jackie Baldwin & Kate Dudding - for a printable booklet and brochure noting quantitative studies, innovative programs & curriculum applications visit: www.storytellinginschools.orghttp://www.storytellinginschools.org/how-to Storytelling & Neural Development
Story Proof: The Science Behind the Startling Power of
Story
by Kendall Haven
2007.
Libraries Unlimited.
ISBN: 978-1-59158-546-6
Researched-Based Strategies to IGNITE Student Learning
by Judy Willis, M.D.
2006.
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. -
www.ascd.org - ISBN 1-4166-0370-0
“Now is an exciting and pivotal time to be an
educator. Neruoimaging and brain
mapping research . . .
have given us a science of education to add to our already powerful
knowledge of the art of teaching. Catch the Storybug Newsletter
For links to the
National Council of Teachers of English
Statement on Storytelling;
For more information about Storytelling,
Resources, the community and calendar of events, concerts and conferences
both near and far visit:
National
Storytelling Network -
www.storynet.org
League
for the Advancement of
August House Publishing - www.augusthouse.com
© Angela C. Klingler, The Storyteller Updated 2/6/2011 |