Stories We Tell - How to Use Story Storytelling to Improve Teaching School Leadership

This exciting new book examines the powerful role stories can play in schools both as a curriculum/teaching tool and as a framework for school improvement. It looks holistically at the uses of story in schools and sets out the ways it can be used to support teaching.

List of contents

Part One: Learning through storytelling 1. The power and the story 2. The stories we tell ourselves 3. The stories we tell our children 4. The stories of literacy 5. The stories beyond comprehension Part Two: Teaching through storytelling 6. Using story to organise the curriculum and structure lessons 7. Using story to aid learners’ memorisation 8. Using story to engage learners’ curiosity and wonder 9. Using story to relate curriculum content to the real world 10. Using story to help foster inclusion 11. Using story to prepare learners for future success Part Three: Leading through storytelling 12. Using story to consult, communicate and collaborate 13. Using story to articulate a vision and foster shared values 14. Using story to build trust and create a no-blame culture 15. Using story to resolve conflict 16. Using story to lead change

About the author

Matt Bromley is an education journalist, author, and advisor with 25 years’ experience in teaching and leadership. Matt is a public speaker, trainer, initial teacher training lecturer, and school improvement advisor. He remains a practising teacher, currently working in secondary, FE and HE settings; as well as writing for various magazines, authoring numerous best-selling books on education, and co-hosting an award-winning podcast. Find Matt on X @mj_bromley and at bromleyeducation.co.uk.

Summary

This exciting new book examines the powerful role stories can play in schools both as a curriculum/teaching tool and as a framework for school improvement. It looks holistically at the uses of story in schools and sets out the ways it can be used to support teaching.

Product details

• Authors: Matt Bromley
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 29.08.2024
• EAN: 9781032736945
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3273694-5
• No. of pages: 264
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; EDUCATION / Administration / General, EDUCATION / Professional Development, EDUCATION / Curricula, Organization & management of education, teacher training, Secondary Schools, Educational administration and organization, Teaching skills and techniques, Teaching skills & techniques, Curriculum planning & development, Primary & middle schools, Primary and middle schools, EDUCATION / Teacher Training & Certification, Curriculum planning and development, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Elementary, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Secondary, EDUCATION / Teaching / Methods & Strategies