Teaching with Story Classroom Connections to Storytelling

by MacDonald, Margaret Read; Whitman, Jennifer Macdonald; Whitman, Nathaniel Forrest

• ISBN13: 9781939160720
• ISBN10: 1939160723
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-10-07
• Publisher: Simon And Schuster, Incorporated
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About This Book

Teaching with Story: Classroom Connections to Storytelling

ISBN: 9781939160720

Teaching with Story is an invaluable resource for educators and librarians looking to integrate storytelling into their classrooms. This book provides a comprehensive guide on how to use storytelling effectively in educational settings, covering a wide range of topics and strategies.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by teachers, librarians, and educators who want to enhance their teaching methods with engaging storytelling techniques. It is also beneficial for students who are interested in the art of storytelling and its applications in various educational contexts.

History and Editions

The book has been a trusted resource since its publication. It has been updated over the years to reflect new research and best practices in educational storytelling. The latest edition is a culmination of expert advice and practical strategies that have been refined through user feedback and educational research.

Author and Other Works

The authors of Teaching with Story are Margaret MacDonald, Jennifer Whitman, and Nathaniel Whitman. Margaret MacDonald is known for her expertise in educational resources and her ability to make complex concepts accessible to educators. The Whitman duo brings a unique perspective on how storytelling can be used to connect with students on a deeper level.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Guide: The book includes everything educators need to know about using storytelling in the classroom, from planning to execution.
• Practical Strategies: It offers a variety of practical strategies and techniques that can be easily implemented in different educational settings.
• Engaging Examples: The book is filled with engaging examples and case studies that illustrate the effectiveness of storytelling in teaching.
• Resourceful Tools: It provides educators with a wealth of resources, including lesson plans, activities, and assessments to support their teaching practices.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781939160720
• Pre-Owned Paperback: Available through various retailers like Walmart (ISBN-13: 9781939160720) [2]

Publication Details

• Publisher: August House
• Publication Date: Not specified in available sources
• Number of Pages: Not specified in available sources
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

While specific editions or formats beyond the paperback are not detailed in the sources provided, it is clear that this book has been widely available for educators since its publication.

Related ISBNs:

• 9781939160720 (Paperback) [1][2][3]
• 9781939160720 (Pre-Owned Paperback) [2]

Additional Information

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Author Biography

Although Dr. Margaret Read MacDonald lives in Seattle, she travels the world telling stories and conducting workshops for educators. Her expertise as a world renown storyteller along with her Ph.D in Folklore, her 30 year career as a children's librarian, her passion for stories and in-depth knowledge of the oral tradition makes her uniquely qualified to write the authoritative book on using storytelling in the classroom. She puts this range of skills to good use in collaborating on this book with her daughter and son-in-law who are also well regarded storytellers and classroom teachers. When she isn't working with other educators, she is busy turning her “found” stories into popular, award winning picture books that are enjoyed by children of all ages. Last but not least Margaret has also written a number of resource books and folktale collections that are used in libraries and schools throughout the world.

Jen and Nat Whitman began their teaching careers in Washington state and have taught at international schools in Hong Kong, Germany, and Thailand. In addition to their years of classroom experience, like Dr. MacDonald they are also professional storytellers. They have also presented workshops on the use of storytelling in the classroom at educational conferences for the European Council of International Schools (ECIS), the East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS), and for the Association of German International Schools (AGIS).

Currently, Jen Whitman is a Kindergarten teacher at the International School Bangkok, recognized as one of the premier international schools in the world. Jen has focused her teaching career in early childhood settings, teaching Grades K-2 for over fifteen years. She has used storytelling in her classroom for as long as she has been teaching and continues to look for new ways to bring storytelling into her classroom.

Nat is currently serving as the Elementary School Librarian at the International School Bangkok. Nat was an elementary teacher for 12 years, teaching primarily grades 2-4, before shifting roles to become a school librarian four years ago. Nat has been using storytelling techniques in the classroom and in the library throughout his career. Nat completed his Master's of Education through the University of Western Australia and he focused his Master's thesis on the effects of storytelling on writing in 2nd grade students.