Unlike-Minded Connections: Hollywood and Harvard

What can engage all learners across cultures? Stories! Stories whether they are fact or fiction, popular or not, are a proven method of pedagogy. Storytelling can engage a universal audience, and Hollywood has proven this time after time.

 

Storytelling has universal appeal, and what is more, according to a recent study from the University of London, the human brain is hardwired with basic emotions. People may communicate differently, but they share emotions; therefore, the only thing that is really different is our experiences.

 

In the past storytelling was associated with children or entertainment, and therefore, never taken seriously as a way to learn, but storytelling was the only way to learn from the beginning of time, until new technologies came about in education, replacing the ancient tradition.

 

Neuroscientists agree that our brain is hardwired for storytelling. Storytelling is something that the brain does naturally. Cognitive science shows that experience framed as a story is easier to remember. Most of us agree that facts are hard to remember; however, we can store or recall facts a lot easier when they are put into a story mode. We now realize the importance of storytelling in education.

 

Loveable canine stars on television have taught us some of life’s greatest lessons. Some of the best dogs are from television shows like Lassie, Snoopy, and Scooby Doo. And, who has the coolest blog? Well, me, stupid!

With lovingkindness,