Telling Tales:Oral Storytelling and Music for Young Children

 This study reports findings of a new approach to teaching oral storytelling and music to promote learning.These findings contribute to practical strategies for integrating oral storytelling and music.This poster will report... [ view full abstract ]

 This study reports findings of a new approach to teaching oral storytelling and music to promote learning.These findings contribute to practical strategies for integrating oral storytelling and music.This poster will report the participants personal reflections on these activities

 Seventeen early childhood majors and three cooperating teachers received training  in oral storytelling and music.  They implemented two lessons on oral storytelling and music in their field experiences over a 10 week period.The results suggest that students agree with researcher Isbell that oral storytelling be  given  more attention as it is a more personal approach for children.  Oral storytelling influences imaginative development, listening skills and recall.