First Published in 2000. At the start of the new millennium the definition of literacy has taken on multiple electronic possibilities. But this is a book about the foundations of literacy in orality, in the words, stories and culture of every individual. This book explores the relation of storytelling to literacy and the role of story in human life.

Winner of the 2003 Trillium Book Award "Stories are wondrous things," award-winning author and scholar Thomas King declares in his 2003 CBC Massey Lectures. "And they are dangerous." Beginning with a traditional Native oral story, King weaves his way through literature and history, religion and politics, popular culture and social protest, gracefully elucidating North America's relationship with its Native peoples. Native culture has deep ties to storytelling, and yet no other North American culture has been the subject of more erroneous stories. The Indian of fact, as King says, bears little resemblance to the literary Indian, the dying Indian, the construct so powerfully and often destructively projected by White North America. With keen perception and wit, King illustrates that stories are the key to, and only hope for, human understanding. He compels us to listen well.

Whether speaking in front of a small gathering or a large congregation, public speaking strikes fear into the heart of the bravest person. Plagued by stuttering and resultant school problems, John Walsh still found himself called to be a preacher. He has written The Art of Storytelling to encourage and teach anyone with a fear of public speaking how to speak successfully, confidently, and compellingly. This book is especially relevant for anyone preparing any form of weekly Bible teaching.

The word is first and foremost, at the heart of creation, it is one of the oldest tools of humanity. Oral proficiency is the basis of all learning: before learning how to read and write, the child must learn how to speak. We tend to believe that there are some that are born speakers with a natural charisma, capable of expressing themselves fluently... and there are others. Some benefit, during their early years, from a social environment that favours rich and complex conversations. This creates a gap with those from less privileged backgrounds. This gap, which is noticeable from their very first learning experiences, widens throughout their school years and has repercussions on their professional and their social life. However, good speaking skills can be taught! So, how can we help pupils to improve their command of the spoken word? Through practice, with storytelling. Tales are part of a common oral cultural heritage, they are structured narratives: a framework that encourages reasoning, memory, imagination, among many other benefits that we invite you to discover. We have chosen to present content for pupils aged 5 to 11, as these are crucial years for learning the fundamentals.

Provides information on integrating digital storytelling into curriculum design.

Done writes about the teacher's craft, classrooms and curriculums, the challenges of the profession. Drawing upon decades of experience, he shares sound guidance, time-tested tips, and sage advice, also addressing some of the most important issues schools face today: bullying, excessive screen time, unsupportive administrators, the system's obsession with testing, teacher burnout, and the ever-increasing demands of meeting the diverse learning needs of students

Provides information on creating a curriculum and programs for artistically gifted students.