Storytelling in the Classroom: Bridging the Gap Between Content and Real Life

Abstract

The narrative tradition dates back to the Stone Age. From the caves to the campfires to the community gatherings of old, people have always shared their stories. Those stories created a bond between people and were passed along from generation to generation. As ââ¬Åschoolsââ¬Â started in ancient Rome and Greece, the narrative tradition also entered the ââ¬Åclassroom.ââ¬Â There, the wisest teachers successfully used stories to excite and intrigue new minds and inspire new ideas. We can learn from those early successes.