Understanding the World Through Narrative: 160+ Classroom Activities in Fiction, Mythology, Science, History, and the Media: StoryWise for 9-15 year-olds

Understanding the World Through Narrative is a ground-breaking work that deals with the ability to understand, question, and evaluate information presented in story form. It explores the narrative structure of fiction and how it appears in mythology, modern urban folklore, science, history, the media, and our internal dialogues. The book contains over 160 thinking/discussing/researching activities for use in the classroom and as project work, covering children's evolving intellectual ability, promoting curiosity and critical engagement, and enhancing their mental and emotional wellbeing.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 02 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

While numerous educational books emphasize the development of creative and critical thinking skills, this groundbreaking work stands as the first to specifically address the ability to comprehend, question, and assess information presented, broadly speaking, in the form of stories.

Story or narrative holds a pivotal role in our understanding of and engagement with the world around us. It is evident in the 'mini stories' encapsulated in advertisements, the way scientific topics are presented as narratives, the influence of myths and legends on moral behavior, and the widespread dissemination of gossip, rumors, and superstitions. Recognizing the benefits of cultivating such awareness in young learners is crucial.

Understanding the World Through Narrative delves into the narrative structure of fiction but extends its application to demonstrate how the story form manifests in mythology, modern urban folklore, science, history, the media, including advertising, in our internal dialogues (stories we tell ourselves about ourselves and others), and how narrative structure can be utilized in curriculum planning to enhance children's learning. The book offers a wealth of over 160 thinking, discussing, and researching activities designed for classroom use and project work. While chapters can be used independently, they are organized in increasing levels of sophistication and challenge. This captivating work serves as an indispensable resource for teachers of upper primary and lower secondary students, encompassing not only the growth of children's intellectual abilities and fostering curiosity and critical engagement but also promoting their mental and emotional well-being.

Weight: 340g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032528977