(Auto) biographical Methodologies to Enhance Learning and Perspectives

In order to interpret and learn from complex issues of the past, we must have a deep and well-versed understanding of human history; to do so, many educators and researchers have demonstrated that teaching students to develop multiple perspectives through various modes is one way to achieve this (Ciardiello, 2012). History and identity are documented in narrative and (auto) biographical stories and texts which assist educators in teaching students to develop a stronger awareness of the world they inhabit and the future ahead of them. (Auto) biographical methodologies will illuminate societal developments, cultural changes, and evolution of economic, political, and religious institutions. The aim of this literature review is to understand how educators are using (auto) biographical methodologies to increase awareness and empathy, develop multiple perspectives, and enhance learning of the past, present, and future among students. 

In order to interpret and learn from complex issues of the past, we must have a deep and well-versed understanding of human history; to do so, many educators and researchers have demonstrated that teaching students to develop multiple perspectives through various modes is one way to achieve this (Ciardiello, 2012). History and identity are documented in narrative and (auto) biographical stories and texts which assist educators in teaching students to develop a stronger awareness of the world they inhabit and the future ahead of them. (Auto) biographical methodologies will illuminate societal developments, cultural changes, and evolution of economic, political, and religious institutions. The aim of this literature review is to understand how educators are using (auto) biographical methodologies to increase awareness and empathy, develop multiple perspectives, and enhance learning of the past, present, and future among students.