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Podcast: Exploring Boys' Education (Members Channel)
Episode: S1/Ep.08 - Teacher Feature: Harness the Power of Narrative to Teach Boys
Description: For thousands of years people have used stories to process and make sense of the world around them. Stories connect us to one another, helping us learn about our history and ancestors. We tell our own stories to transform ourselves, inspire others, and help define our own identity. When we listen to other people’s stories, we develop empathy, understanding, and a tolerance of difference and “otherness”—we begin to recognize the world from multiple perspectives.
Stories have always held a strong appeal for the human brain. Research shows that when we learn through stories, we improve content retentio...