"Telling tales": the teaching of American history through storytelling

The late novelist Walker Percy once argued that literature, especially fictional stories, has portrayed a clearer and far more cohesive picture of the human condition than any of the social sciences, including history.

Storytelling as a strategy is an art, but one that has a huge payoff if done properly and consistently. The process, however, requires a knowledgeable educator who risks going outside of the claustrophobic textbook. This confirms that the teacher PLD element of Kōrero Paki is important for the delivery of quality and sustainability of practice.