It helps students develop different cognitive skills. For example, at the remembering level, they improve their memory skills by recalling details from the story.
Using Bloom's Taxonomy also makes the teaching more organized. Teachers can start from the basic levels like knowledge and comprehension and gradually move to higher levels such as analysis, evaluation and creation. In teaching a story like 'Alice in Wonderland', teachers can first check if students remember the strange characters and then analyze why Alice made certain decisions during her adventures.
It also enhances students' creativity. At the synthesis level, students can combine different parts of the story or ideas from the story to create something unique. Like in a story about a group of friends, students can synthesize the friendship themes and the events in the story to write a song or a poem about friendship inspired by the story.
One way is through knowledge level. First, students can be asked to recall basic facts from the story, like the characters' names or the setting. For example, in teaching 'The Little Red Riding Hood', ask students to name the main characters which are Little Red Riding Hood, the grandmother and the wolf.
One way is through the knowledge level. Teachers can ensure students know the basic elements of the story like the characters, setting, and plot. For example, in a fairy tale, students should be able to name the main character, where the story takes place, and what happens at the beginning, middle, and end.
Using teaching frame story in teaching English can improve students' listening skills. When the teacher tells the story, students have to listen carefully to follow the plot. Also, it can enhance their speaking skills. For example, after the story is told, students can be asked to retell it or continue the story, which gives them a chance to practice speaking. Moreover, it can boost their creativity as they can come up with different endings or details for the story.
One benefit is that it can easily capture kids' attention. For example, a vivid kid story about a brave little mouse can make children focus immediately. Another advantage is that it helps in moral education. Through the characters and plots in the story, kids can learn values like honesty and kindness. Also, it enhances their imagination as they picture the story's scenes in their minds.
Using a story to teach a lesson promotes critical thinking. As the listeners hear the story, they start to analyze the characters' actions and motives. In a story about a group of friends trying to solve a problem, the listeners can think about different ways the friends could have acted. This way, they not only learn the lesson from the story but also develop their thinking skills.
It makes history more engaging. Fiction often has characters and storylines that draw readers in, unlike dry historical facts in textbooks. For example, a fictional story about a young soldier in World War II can make students more interested in that period.
One benefit is that it makes maths more engaging. Students often find stories interesting, so when maths is incorporated into a story, they are more likely to pay attention. For example, a story about sharing candies can be used to teach division in a fun way.
It's cost - effective. Teachers don't need to spend money on buying printed materials. Also, it can be easily customized. Teachers can choose the stories that best fit their teaching plan and students' level.
Well, it engages students in the Easter spirit in an educational way. The stories can be used to teach about the religious significance of Easter, as well as general values like new beginnings. It also allows for hands - on learning as students can hold the printed story, read it themselves or in groups, and it can be a starting point for discussions and creative activities like making Easter - themed art based on the story.