From Teacher to Teller: How Applied Storytelling Informs Autobiographical Instruction.

<p>This thesis uses autobiographical inquiry to "re-member" how I came to understand that applied storytelling was a valid teaching tool in facilitating autobiographical expression in mature learners. It is an examination of how story sharing and story listening can transform a continuing education classroom into a learning community. Applied storytelling can help elders reframe their negative mental models about the value of their stories, memory, and mythology and create opportunities for positive story sharing experiences. I selected highlights of my journey that best represented my experience and use of applied storytelling techniques. Each chapter includes an exercise and reflection as well as a story and commentary. In the appendices, I include stories written by the elders.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

MA (Master of Arts)

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis - unrestricted

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Reading

Year dc:date.issued

2007

Author dc:creator

• Kent, Peggy Rosann

• storytelling studies
• autobiography
• narrative gerontology
• Communication
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Education
• Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Speech and Rhetorical Studies

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright by the authors.

Repository record dc:identifier

https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/2137

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:dc.etsu.edu:etd-3498