Question

4. Why do we need to use story-telling, how, and why is it important?

Answer 1

4.

We need to use story-telling while teaching for;

• Allowing the children to explore their own cultural roots

• Allowing the children to experience diverse cultures

• Enabling the children to empathize with unfamiliar people/places/situations

• For offering insights into different traditions and values

• Helping the children to understand how wisdom is common to all peoples/all cultures

• Offering insights into universal life experiences

• Helping children consider new ideas

Storytelling is important for; revealing differences and commonalities of cultures around the world. Promoting a feeling of well-being and relaxation. Increasing children's willingness to communicate thoughts and feelings. Encouraging active participation. Increasing verbal proficiency. Encouraging use of imagination and creativity. Encouraging cooperation between students. Enhancing the listening skills