Using Story As A Teaching Aid
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Using Story as a Teaching Aid
Summary
Telling a good story, especially a lengthy one, requires skill to keep children engaged without visual aids. While many teachers possess this skill, they may find storytelling challenging. However, it remains a valuable communication method in children's education and development, deserving greater appreciation.
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Telling a story well, particularly a long one, isn't easy. It requires a certain talent to captivate children with nothing but words. Many teachers have this talent but still find it challenging. Storytelling, unless one is a natural, can be demanding. Yet, it holds a special place in children's education and development?"a place not always fully appreciated.
Children today are surrounded by stories, mostly via TV or DVDs. The creativity of these productions often overshadows teachers who use only words to paint scenes and craft plots. However, it's essential to recognize the value of word-based storytelling compared to the flashy presentations of the entertainment industry. Many people understand that children enjoy a well-told story, which helps them learn about language and stimulates their imagination?"elements often missing in film or animation, where everything is ready-made.
Teachers know the significance of language in a child's development, always seeking teaching aids that foster this. Unfortunately, there aren't many resources for longer stories that focus on language without expecting the teacher to be a master storyteller.
A good story engages children with words and imagination. It can also nurture their spirituality, recognizing them as spiritual beings. Throughout history, stories have introduced concepts beyond the tangible. Even today, with many moving away from organized religion, the spiritual aspect of life remains important. Consider attitudes?"often rooted in spirituality rather than rationality. Feelings like love and hate arise from deep within, beyond cognitive processes.
Not every story will enhance children's spirituality, but when they do, discussions about their significance can reveal hidden benefits. Children can engage in meaningful discussions when a story is well-crafted. The richness of language greatly influences English learning. Contrary to popular belief, children can handle more complex language, benefiting from exposure to quality English that is more descriptive than everyday conversation or television.
Where can such story presentations be found? There is a scarcity of significant stories that aren't in film or animation, told in a modern way. An example is the "Eloise" adventure, recently published by Kid-Ebook using multimedia. It serves as an excellent resource for teachers focusing on English learning and life skills discussions.
In summary, storytelling remains a powerful educational tool, enriching children's language, imagination, and spiritual understanding. Despite the prevalence of digital storytelling, the art of word-based stories continues to hold unique value.
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