Story listening and experience in early childhood

Schatt, Donna (author.). Ryan, Patrick, 1957- (author.).

Summary: This book shows connections between oral story listening and unique, enduring educational effects in and outside of the classroom.

Record details

ISBN: 9783030653576 (hardcover)
Physical Description: xxvii, 187 pages ; 22 cm
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Publisher: Cham, Switzerland : Palgrave Macmillan, [2021]
Copyright: ©2021

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

"I knew where I was the whole time." What storytelling is and isn't and introduction -- "I am able to really listen. Its because of the stories." Increasing engagement and focus -- "So, it was like, in my mind an activity." Enhancing reader comprehension through visualization -- "Sometimes I get so hypnotized I forget where I am..." The benefits of repeated story listening -- "Damn, I wish I still had storytime." The social effects of story listening experience -- "How often would you have to tell stories to your own children to have them get this experience?" Reasons for investing time in storytelling and how to get started.