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Third-party on-site course

CHILDREN'S LITERATURE 5 DAYS IN CORFU

Literature for children has revealed itself as one of the most powerful paths in education. It’s through the pedagogical contents in books that the student will access any area of knowledge. This course is aimed at teachers and all those who want to develop imagination, emotions and feelings through literature. OID in Greece: E10049405.

02.01.2026
Next upcoming session:
10.08.2026 - 14.08.2026
Greece , Corfu
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Description

The course consists of 25 didactic hours and includes the following modules:

  • Introduction of participants, warm-ups and ice breakers, outline of the programme
  • What is Literature for Children
  • History of Literature for Children
  • Main literary references and landmarks
  • Reading mediation and mediator of Reading
  • Diversity of literary genres
  • Storytelling techniques
  • Main features of a children’s book according to different age levels: text and
    illustration
  • Individual support
  • Presentation of outcomes, discussion, evaluation and closing session

There is also an organized island tour with a licenced tour guide to discover the cultural significance and natural beauties of Corfu and network with colleagues.

Learning objectives

  • Understand Literature for Children and its history.
  • Discover iconic figures of Literature for Children.
  • Identify different genres in Literature for Children.
  • Point out the main features of children’s books.
  • Recognize the role of mediation in reading.
  • Improving English fluency (official language of the course).
  • Promoting intercultural awareness.
  • Sharing experiences of working with children's literature from different perspectives in order to help each of us to be more effective in our work.
  • Strengthening the European collaboration among people involved in the use of children's literature in education in different contexts.
  • Providing insights into different education systems.

Methodology & assessment

We strive to deliver high quality training courses on trending topics in European and global education while considering individual needs of our participants and their schools. Our inspiring trainers are experts in their fields and have international experience in education from almost all EU countries and beyond. Our methodology is based on theoretical input, presentations of examples of good practice as well as demonstrations and experience comparisons and in the most part practical learning by doing approach. Participants will have the opportunity to get to know the theoretical background as well as go through a series of practical exercises and project tasks which will be tried out and reflected upon and evaluated by participants themselves, the trainer and the group throughout the course. After the course, learning outcomes will be recorded on the Europass Mobility Document (if requested by the participants).

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

All the materials will be made available to the participants in digital form upon completion of the course.

Certification details

Certificate complies with the guidelines of the Erasmus+ programme and includes the topic, number of didactic hours, dates and location of the course. We can list the record of learning outcomes on the Europass Mobility Document on request of participants. In case. A participant requires a specific format of certificate we can accommodate that if requested at least one week before the start of the course. It is necessary to attend at least 80% of the hours in order to receive the certificate.

Pricing, packages and other information

  • Price:
    EUR 400
  • Course package content:

    The course fee includes tuition and materials for the course and all administrative work. There is also one cultural activity for networking and socialising covered by the course fee.  

    Accommodation, meals and transportation are not included and participants are expected to organize and cover for these expenses by themselves. 

    We do not charge anything extra apart from the 400 EUR course fee.

  • Additional information:
    Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
  • Cancellation & changes:

    Free cancellation up to 30 days before the start. After that, the reservation is not refundable. Changes in name and profile of the participant are possible any time before the start of the course. In case of extraordinary circumstances, we will offer a free re-scheduling to be used within 6 months.

  • Additional information:
    The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).

Additional information

  • Language:
    English
  • Target audience ISCED:
    Early childhood education (ISCED 0)
    Primary education (ISCED 1)
    Other
  • Target audience type:
    Teacher
    Librarian
    Pedagogical Adviser
  • Learning time:
    25 hours or more

Upcoming sessions

  • Starting on 10.08.2026 - Ending on 14.08.2026
    Planned
    in

    Corfu

    , Greece
  • Starting on 07.09.2026 - Ending on 11.09.2026
    Planned
    in

    Corfu

    , Greece
  • Starting on 05.10.2026 - Ending on 09.10.2026
    Planned
    in

    Corfu

    , Greece
  • Starting on 02.11.2026 - Ending on 06.11.2026
    Planned
    in

    Corfu

    , Greece
  • Starting on 30.11.2026 - Ending on 04.12.2026
    Planned
    in

    Corfu

    , Greece
  • Starting on 25.01.2027 - Ending on 29.01.2027
    Planned
    in

    Corfu

    , Greece
  • Starting on 22.02.2027 - Ending on 26.02.2027
    Planned
    in

    Corfu

    , Greece
  • Starting on 22.03.2027 - Ending on 26.03.2027
    Planned
    in

    Corfu

    , Greece
  • Starting on 19.04.2027 - Ending on 23.04.2027
    Planned
    in

    Corfu

    , Greece
  • Starting on 17.05.2027 - Ending on 21.05.2027
    Planned
    in

    Corfu

    , Greece
  • Starting on 14.06.2027 - Ending on 18.06.2027
    Planned
    in

    Corfu

    , Greece
  • Starting on 12.07.2027 - Ending on 16.07.2027
    Planned
    in

    Corfu

    , Greece
  • Starting on 09.08.2027 - Ending on 13.08.2027
    Planned
    in

    Corfu

    , Greece
  • Starting on 06.09.2027 - Ending on 10.09.2027
    Planned
    in

    Corfu

    , Greece
  • Starting on 04.10.2027 - Ending on 08.10.2027
    Planned
    in

    Corfu

    , Greece
  • Starting on 01.11.2027 - Ending on 05.11.2027
    Planned
    in

    Corfu

    , Greece
  • Starting on 29.11.2027 - Ending on 03.12.2027
    Planned
    in

    Corfu

    , Greece

Past sessions

  • Starting on 03.11.2025 - Ending on 07.11.2025
    Planned
    in

    Corfu

    , Greece
  • Starting on 01.12.2025 - Ending on 05.12.2025
    Planned
    in

    Corfu

    , Greece
  • Starting on 26.01.2026 - Ending on 30.01.2026
    Planned
    in

    Corfu

    , Greece
  • Starting on 23.02.2026 - Ending on 27.02.2026
    Planned
    in

    Corfu

    , Greece
  • Starting on 23.03.2026 - Ending on 27.03.2026
    Planned
    in

    Corfu

    , Greece
  • Starting on 20.04.2026 - Ending on 24.04.2026
    Planned
    in

    Corfu

    , Greece
  • Starting on 18.05.2026 - Ending on 22.05.2026
    Planned
    in

    Corfu

    , Greece
  • Starting on 15.06.2026 - Ending on 19.06.2026
    Planned
    in

    Corfu

    , Greece
  • Starting on 13.07.2026 - Ending on 17.07.2026
    Planned
    in

    Corfu

    , Greece

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