The Use of Storytelling and Narrative Teaching Methods in Academic Library Instruction: Telling Their Stories (Chandos Information Professional)

Description

Teaching is a central activity for many academic librarians. While elements of narrative teaching are used by librarians in their instructional practice, few resources speak to this technique. The Use of Storytelling and Narrative Teaching Methods in Academic Library Instruction: Telling Their Stories presents the benefits of narrative techniques in library teaching. The book presents examples of narrative teaching, alongside evidence-based principles of narrative instruction drawn from neuroscience, educational research, communications research, and literary studies. Applicable insights are presented using a taxonomy of narrative techniques. Three parts cover: The power of narrative theory; an inventory of narrative in teaching practice, and; narrative in academic library instruction. This book offers a practical solution to academic librarians looking to develop their teaching practices.