Research findings are necessary to inform, develop, and implement policies and strategies for positive outcome in education for Indigenous communities. This article analyses research publications concerning education for the Indigenous Orang Asli community in Malaysia. By analyzing the problems represented in the research papers, this article…

The Kamehameha Schools (KS) is a private co-educational institution that was established under the terms of the will of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop in 1887. KS operates three campuses Kapalama (O'ahu), Pukalani (Maui), and Kea'au (Hawai'i island) that serves over 6,500 students from preschool through twelfth grade. KS recently adopted a…

Discusses five forms of traditional oral poetry from around the world which not only provide a window into the cultures that nourish them, but inspire students to perform poetry, both their own and that from literature. Offers examples of each form, and presents writing exercises and ideas for students. (SR)

Created for educators, the breakthrough approach offered in this book is designed to help build on natural storytelling abilities to refine communication skills for use in the classroom, library, and at home. The guide is divided into seven main parts. Part 1, "Natural Storytelling: 100% Natural You--With No Artificial Additives," offers…

Once upon a time, oral storytelling was the medium through which people learned their history, settled their arguments, and came to make sense of the phenomena of their world. Then along came the written word, and respect for storytelling as a tool of learning was almost forgotten. Storytelling is relating a tale to one or more listeners through…

This paper discusses the concept of character formation as it can be positively impacted by folk arts in education. A long-standing tradition in U.S. education is for the teacher to take a leading role in molding the character of young people, as outlined through the years by such scholars as Thomas Jefferson, Horace Mann, and Rachel Davis DuBois.…

Reports on views of storytellers on children's work with stories. Offers ideas to teachers on effective ways to tap into the oral tradition of storytelling. (TB)

Folklore and folk arts encompass the body of traditional knowledge learned and artifacts produced outside of formal institutions as a result of participation in folk groups. A great portion of daily life and culture is folk. Folklore and folk arts acquire distinctly local characteristics through the influences of geography, history, or talented…

Teaching school-aged children about the struggle for civil rights in the United States is a curricular objective. Schools have established traditions for teaching the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., and for celebrating Black History Month through the month of February. Using literature written for children is one tool that can be used to increase…

Suggests that teachers of African American students have an obligation to familiarize themselves with some of the important differences in their students' language and culture that affect their learning in the classroom. Describes the rich oral tradition and group-centered ethos of African American culture. (RS)

This article describes the history and events behind the development and progress of the San Francisco Digital Center--now known as the Center for Digital Storytelling (CDS). First-hand accounts and reactions from local educators and the director of technology for the county that houses CDS are provided. The article also demonstrates how digital…

This book demonstrates the importance of storytelling as an aspect of language arts programs. The book contains stories contributed by teachers from elementary through university levels. It also describes many of the ways storytelling can be woven into the fabric of the classroom curriculum. The collection is divided into three sections. The first…

Examines the characteristics of the "storylistening trance" and any influences (positive or negative) that affect it. Discusses results, which show that many listeners experience a qualitatively different state while listening to some stories. Concludes with a theoretical model of the storylistening trance and the applicability of findings to…

Explores the role of language and the related linguistic skills (oracy) in traditional, indigenous African education, addressing the role and nature of proverbs, riddles, word games, arithmetic puzzles, dilemma tales, and fables, myths, and legends as well as the use of praise songs and praise poems in traditional African communities. (Author/SM)

Compares the ancient oral tradition of storytelling with modern interpretations where storytelling is blended with acting. Provides guidelines for an exercise in which the students interview members of their family and bring the results to life on stage. (PA)