Beyond Comprehension: Story Mapping and the Future English Classroom
Published in The English Association Summer issue : The use of English
This article explores the use of story mapping as a practical approach to supporting children’s reading comprehension, vocabulary development and engagement in the primary classroom.
Read the published article here : https://englishassociation.ac.uk/the-use-of-english-77-3-summer-2026/
Teaching Vocabulary Through Storytelling: Using Visual Story Mapping in Primary Classrooms
Published in English 4-11, 88 Autumn 2026, The English Association,
This article draws on my research and interest in storytelling, vocabulary development and innovative approaches to English teaching in primary classrooms.
Read the published article here : https://englishassociation.ac.uk/english-4-11-88-autumn-2026/
Visual Story Mapping: A Practical Technique for Vocabulary Development in Primary ELT
Published in TESOL Connections, TESOL International Association, 2026
This article explores Visual Story Mapping as a practical classroom technique for supporting vocabulary development and oral language skills among young English language learners. Drawing on storytelling and visual organisation, the article presents a practical approach that can help learners understand, organise, retain and use new vocabulary in meaningful contexts.
Read the published article:
https://www.tesol.org/tc-articles/articles/visual-story-mapping/
Research interests: Primary ELT · Young Learners · Storytelling · Visual Story Mapping · Vocabulary Development · Oracy