Personal Reflection After my Final Practicum
There’s something powerful about storytelling that has always drawn me in, both as a learner and now as a teacher. FPPL #6 reminds me that learning isn’t always about textbooks or checklists—it’s about remembering, connecting, and passing on lived experiences.
During my practicum, I noticed how engaged my students became when a lesson started with a personal story—whether it was mine, theirs, or someone else’s.
I started making storytelling a bigger part of my teaching. In Social Studies, we explored history through the lens of personal narratives—who was affected, what they felt, and how memory plays a role in shaping truth. We also shared our own classroom stories—moments of kindness, struggle, and growth—which helped build community and trust.
I’ve learned that embedding learning in story doesn’t just help students remember—it helps them relate. It gives them an emotional anchor and often leads to more meaningful reflection. Story gives history a face, memory a voice, and learning a heartbeat.
This principle has shifted how I think about what makes something ‘stick.’ It’s not always the clearest slide or neatest worksheet—it’s the story behind the learning that leaves the real impact.