The Art of Storytelling in Learning: Educate Through Stories

By:
Nomsa Mdlalose
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Storytelling is one of the original forms of education, it was not meant for only children. Adults as much, employed storytelling to learnt about their livelihood, raising healthy individuals, political affairs, etc. Children tell one another stories through games. What sort of learning is embedded in traditional African stories and story games? . This talk will therefore explore and analyse a story and one children’s game collected from KwaZulu Natal. It will highlight the connection between people and their environment and also the potential of stories to teach. Findings are in line with the South African Outcome-based Curriculum Education System requirements.


Keywords: Arts, Drama and Design, Equity, Social Justice and Social Change, Culture, Globalisation, Curriculum, Pedagogy, Student Learning, Learner Expecience, Learner Diversity
Stream: Creative Arts and Learning
Presentation Type: 60 minute Workshop Presentation in English
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Nomsa Mdlalose

Director, Non Governemental Organisation, Kwesukela Storytelling Academy
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

I am the founder and director of the newly established storytelling organisation, Kwesukela Storytelling Academy.I have been in the art industry for 13year, specializing in storytelling. In December 2006 I obtained my masters degree in storytelling at the University of East Tennessee State, America. I am currently working as a storytelling consultant.

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