Changing Curriculum through Stories

This is a story driven book about changing school culture from ‘me first’ to ‘us’ through curriculum and pedagogical change. Mr. Levitt addresses bullying, bystander behavior, shunning, and forgiveness, while emphasizing connections and mutuality of interest and suggesting real life opportunities to demonstrate how we are 'All in it Together.’

Marc Levitt is an author/consultant/filmmaker/radio host and producer who has worked in over sixty countries. His films, Stories in Stone and Woven in Time have been seen on PBS and at film festivals around the United States and his radio show,Action Speaks, Underappreciated Dates that Changed America, has been broadcast on over 200 Public and Independent stations.

Preface Introduction How Can You Use This Book Stories, Thoughts and Curriculum/Pedagogical Suggestions Chapter One: Andrea's Party and How Gary Became Part of a Conspiracy Not to Attend One Questions for Students Thoughts for Students Thoughts for Teachers Curriculum and Pedagogical Suggestions: Social Studies, English, Critical Thinking and Media Studies Chapter Two: Long John Skinny; Too Tall, Too Thin or Was He? Questions for Students Thoughts for Students Thoughts for Teachers Curriculum and Pedagogical Suggestions; Multiple Intelligence Theory, Cooperative Learning Chapter Three: The Tickle Karate Master Questions for Students Thoughts for Students Thoughts for Teachers Curriculum and Pedagogical Suggestions; History and Economic Policy Chapter Four: How Important Is a House of Cards Questions for Students Thoughts for Students Thoughts for Teachers Curriculum and Pedagogical Suggestions; Literacy and Physical Education Chapter Five: Giuseppe the Juggler; To Share or Not To Share? Questions for Students Thoughts for Students Thoughts for Teachers Curriculum and Pedagogical Suggestions; Science and Inventions, Arts, Copyright Law Chapter Six: Alligator, All That? (Folktale from India) Questions for Students Thoughts for Students Thoughts for Teachers Curriculum and Pedagogical Suggestions; Gender Studies, Media Studies and Social Studies Chapter Seven: Nasrudin; The Wise Fool and the Meaning of Clothes (Folktale from Turkey) Questions for Students Thoughts for Students Thoughts for Teachers Curriculum and Pedagogical Suggestions; Fashion and Media Studies Chapter Eight: Two Woodchucks and the Art of Forgiving Questions for Students Thoughts for Students Thoughts for Teachers Curriculum and Pedagogical Suggestions; History, Global Studies, and Religious Studies Chapter Nine: How the 'Grouse' Earned Their Name Questions for Students Thoughts for Students Thoughts for Teachers Curriculum and Pedagogical Suggestions; History, Science, Physical Education, and Business Chapter Ten: The Mouse's Problem and Yours! Questions for Students Thoughts for Students Thoughts for Teachers Conclusion Conclusion for Students Conclusion for Teachers A Bonus Story for Completing This Book... for Students and Teachers!