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Storytelling in the Classroom A Key to Student Engagement

Storytelling in the Classroom A Key to Student Engagement. Allan Dolovich College of Engineering University of Saskatchewan. My motivation. “The Crank Incident”. And more motivation. my teachers. Prof. Thornton-Trump Prof. Stymeist. My Objectives in Telling Stories.

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Storytelling in the Classroom A Key to Student Engagement

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  1. Storytelling in the ClassroomA Key to Student Engagement Allan Dolovich College of Engineering University of Saskatchewan

  2. My motivation....... “The Crank Incident”

  3. And more motivation....... my teachers • Prof. Thornton-Trump • Prof. Stymeist

  4. My Objectives in Telling Stories..... • to make theory come alive • to inspire involvement • to clarify complex ideas • to provide memory triggers • to give “brain breaks” • to make learning fun

  5. Story characteristics..... • area specific (engineering) • individual specific (Dolovich) • student specific (Saskatchewan)

  6. Play Center To make theory come alive..... “Child on a Rope”

  7. To make theory come alive..... “Child on a Rope” Play Center

  8. To make theory come alive..... “Child on a Rope” Play Center

  9. To make mathematics come alive....... “The monkey story”

  10. Mx = Ixxax – (Iyy-Izz)wywz – Ixy(ay-wzwx) - Iyz(wy2-wz2) – Izx(az+wxwy) My = Iyyay – (Izz-Ixx)wzwx – Iyz(az-wxwy) - Izx(wz2-wx2) – Ixy(ax+wywz) Mz = Izzaz – (Ixx-Iyy)wxwy – Izx(ax-wywz) - Ixy(wx2-wy2) – Iyz(ay+wzwx)

  11. Stories that inspire careful work....... “The Gimli Incident”

  12. Stories that inspire persistence....... “The Box Kite”

  13. Stories that inspire inquiry....... “The Steele Pitfall”

  14. Stories that inspire clarity....... “A Visit to Calgary”

  15. Stories that project forward.......

  16. Stories that provide insight....... “The Mud Slinger”

  17. Stories that inspire safety....... “The Explosion”

  18. In telling a story, be a aware of..... • tone • timing • fit with teacher • fit with students

  19. Pitfalls can include..... • trying too hard to be funny • unintentionally offending students • not “covering” as much of the course But…..

  20. Stories create opportunity....... “Seize the moment”

  21. Additional stories include..... • The Domo gas blunder – everyone goofs • CNC, NC, DNC – dig to the bottom • The blood donor – control the noise • Calculus, the income tax act, and respect • Principal stresses – spelling counts

  22. And more stories..... • The tug of war – overcoming barriers • Jeffrey and the I-Beam • Fly little friend, be free

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