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  • The Focus of the Story is Different

    We’ve been discussing the role storytelling plays in both learning and our understanding of the past. The reliance, in the west, of a chronological, list based history can be a challenge when looking at other ways of passing down knowledge from generation to generation. Let’s take a look at an example. The Polynesian legends about

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  • Storytelling Traditions

    We’ve been looking at the power of storytelling in enhancing student learning and the ways it differs between cultures. Now let’s focus on how storytelling itself can differ. This goes beyond the elements of a story taught and studied in an ELA class. The very way cultures can share can differ significantly and seem alien

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  • Cultural Storytelling

    I hope you had a great week. We’ve been looking at how using storytelling in the classroom increases engagement and retention. So why does storytelling seem to decline as students move through school? By the time students are in high school, they are all too familiar with note-taking as the primary means of learning new

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  • Using Maps to Enhance Learning

    The human brain was wired for organization. It’s the reason the sports page is organized by different sets of statistics and a business presentation features colorful charts. We all have our own way of doing things, or in the case of putting up laundry, of not doing things. Nevertheless, our brain looks for patterns in

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  • Collaboration is Key

    As educators, we recognize the profound impact collaborative learning can have on student success. Encouraging students to work in pairs or small groups to discuss and analyze documents is an invaluable strategy in the social studies classroom. This approach not only enhances individual understanding but also fosters a richer learning environment where diverse perspectives can

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