Alliance members include
- Y(outh): storytellers, youth storytelling coaches, youth storytelling groups
- E(ducators): teachers, librarians, libraries, professors, storytelling teaching artists, and persons interested in core arts and core curriculum
- S(torytellers): full-time storytellers who work in schools, after-school programs, youth tellers, community-based programs, and universities
What does storytelling have to do with developing 21st century skills?
The 21st century skills are a set of abilities that students need to develop in order to succeed in the information age. The Partnership for 21st Century Skills lists three types:
Learning Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Thinking
- Collaborating
- Communicating
Literacy Skills
- Information Literacy
- Media Literacy
- Technology Literacy
Life Skills
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Social Skills
- Productivity
- Leadership
See more at: https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/FAQ/