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I thought this was a very helpful article that describes the use of narratives (stories) in teaching. The article breaks down the basics as well as explains some of the science behind the use of stories in teaching.

I had to request the item from the library, but they were able to provide me a PDF (that I can't include here). This article describes the use of stories and their benefits in teaching nursing students. I felt that it was applicable as well to other medical professions. The author even provides examples of her stories that she commonly uses and the effects they have had on her students.

"Every aspect of life in ancient Egypt was informed by the stories which related the creation of the world and the sustaining of that world by the gods. "

This book seems very good in describing the use of narratives in teaching. Unfortunately I didn't purchase the entire book, but I did find various excerpts and quotes from it on the internet that were very helpful in my presentation. I would consider purchasing the text if you are more interested in the theory and foundation of teaching with stories.

Explores the art and impact of the incorporation of storytelling into a presentation or lecture.

An interesting article from 2002 that discusses the use of stories within our formal education to simulate the complexity of real-world issues.

This article is different from the others in that it is a more a story of how a professor has learned about case teaching and incorporated case teaching into his practice with great success.

Great book about educating kids today.

Establishes how students learn through stories and how learning is a narrative (constructivist) process.