Story-Driven Learning: A Pedagogical Approach for Promoting Students’ Self-Awareness and Empathy for Others
Kali Morgan, Cristi Bell-Huff, Janece Shaffer, Joseph LeDoux
Abstract
and founder of StoryReady, has teamed up with Georgia Tech's Dr. Joseph Le Doux to create a signature storytelling curriculum that is now required for all biomedical engineering students. Shaffer is also currently leading a year-long, story-based leadership program for more than 100 engineering educators at the most respected higher ed institutions in the country. Her storytelling curriculum is filled with surprise and discovery and may be presented online, in-person, oneon-one or with groups. Shaffer invites her clients to engage in a dynamic way
Topics & Concepts
EmpathySelf-awarenessPsychologyComputer scienceMathematics educationSocial psychologyDigital Storytelling and EducationMental Health via WritingIdentity, Memory, and Therapy