DutchPot Stories, a social enterprise that promotes oral storytelling in schools and communities, is seeking research volunteers to explore innovative ways to demonstrate the value of storytelling. This project will take an ethnographic approach, following a cohort of Young-tellers participants to document the impact of storytelling from their perspective. The Young-tellers program teaches primary and secondary school students storytelling over 6-12 weeks, helping them develop confidence, oracy skills, and cultural awareness.
Research volunteers will observe storytelling sessions, conduct qualitative interviews with students, and analyse how their skills evolve. Their findings will provide DutchPot Stories with valuable insights into how storytelling enhances communication, self-expression, and confidence. These insights will inform the charity’s future initiatives and strengthen its case for funding.
This opportunity is ideal for students interested in education, linguistics, anthropology, psychology, or creative research methods, offering hands-on experience in qualitative research and ethnographic fieldwork.
- Observe and document storytelling sessions over 6 weeks (4 days in total).
- Conduct interviews with students to capture their experiences and skill development.
- Consolidate findings into a final ethnographic report, with recommendations on how storytelling enhances confidence and oracy.
DutchPot Stories team.