Teaching and storytelling: An ethnographic study of the instructional process in the college classroom
Tóm tắt
An ethnographic study was conducted which analyzed the complex teaching behaviors of a distinguished professor at a large university. Reputed to be a gifted instructor, his teaching was investigated through direct observation, videotaping, questionnaires and indepth interviews to determine specifically how the professor accomplished his teaching goals. A detailed descriptive account of teacher-student interaction is provided, as well as an analysis of why the instruction is successful from both perspectives. A major finding was that the instructor incorporated a storytelling technique to impart information and to involve students. This technique was repeatedly confirmed by students, teachers and investigators. Further, other teaching behaviors that promoted student learning were documented and analyzed. Finally, the implications of ethnographic research for understanding effective instruction is discussed.
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