Who doesn't love a good story? With that said, how can teachers incorporate the oldest form of oral tradition in the classroom? Teachers can do that, and much more, by incorporating storytelling in the classroom.
Storytelling
* empowers students to embrace, explore and promote their culture
* fosters creativity and hones public speaking/presentation skills
* sheds insight on universal themes
Check out what the National Council of Teachers of English has to offer on incorporating storytelling in the classroom.
Watch this video for a glimpse of of this practice in action.
