Using Stories to Shift Attitudes: The Case of Bullying, 4(4)

Authors

  • Terry Quong
  • Allan Walker

Abstract

This article provides a brief report of the application of a stories-based approach to culture change in a small urban elementary school. In the article we concentrate on recounting the process implemented in an attempt to shift the values and beliefs held by staff about bullying. In the first section we review some of the literature on stories and outline a four-stage model for using stories to shift school culture. We then illustrate each of the four stages as they applied to the problem of bullying. The illustration shows how stories can be used to influence values, norms and beliefs in the school.

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2000-01-01

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