Inclusive Storytelling: Diversity, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
In today’s interconnected and diverse classrooms, the role of educators extends far beyond delivering content. Inclusive teaching requires a deep understanding of students’ varied backgrounds, emotions, and needs. This training course, Inclusive Teaching: Diversity, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, empowers educators to create learning environments where every student feels seen, heard, and value
Description
Inclusive Storytelling: Diversity, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence is a professional development course designed to support educators in building inclusive, compassionate, and emotionally responsive learning environments. The course explores how diversity—across culture, language, ability, gender, and socioeconomic background—shapes the educational experience and offers practical strategies for fostering a sense of belonging for all students. Participants will engage with the core principles of empathy and emotional intelligence to enhance their communication, classroom management, and conflict resolution skills. Emphasis is placed storytelling,reflective teaching practices, inclusive language, and trauma-informed approaches that prioritize student well-being. By the end of the course, educators will be equipped with the tools to recognize individual differences, respond with sensitivity, and create emotionally safe, equitable spaces that promote academic and personal growth.
Learning objectives
- *To understand the role of storytelling as a powerful tool for fostering inclusion and cultural awareness in educational settings.
- *To explore how diverse narratives can challenge stereotypes, promote empathy, and celebrate multiple identities and perspectives.
- *To develop skills in emotionally intelligent communication and active listening through storytelling practices.
- *To create and facilitate storytelling activities that are inclusive of students’ backgrounds, abilities, languages, and emotional needs.
- *To reflect on personal biases and learn how to use storytelling to build bridges between individuals and communities.
- *To integrate inclusive storytelling methods into classroom routines and curriculum design with a focus on social-emotional learning.
- *To empower students to share their own stories in a safe, respectful, and affirming environment.
Methodology & assessment
Digital tools and multimedia resources will also be integrated into the learning experience to demonstrate innovative storytelling formats, such as visual storytelling, digital narratives, photography and collaborative story-mapping. Participants will work both individually and in small groups to design and present inclusive storytelling projects .
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
The course uses storytelling templates, empathy maps, and inclusive dialogue guides, supported by AI tools ( Canva AI and more), AR apps (CoSpaces Edu, QuiverVision), and photography techniques for visual storytelling. Participants will explore story creation with digital tools, practice inclusive visuals, and receive a digital toolkit with ready-to-use resources, apps, and samples to support creative, inclusive learning beyond the course.
Certification details
Participants will receive a detailed Certificate of Attendance including their full name,names of the sender and host organisations, instructor name/names,course title, dates, total hour of instruction and location. The certificate will also feature a brief description highlighting the key topics covered during the course.
Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:400Euro
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Course package content:
The course package includes daily workshop handouts, tool guides, storyboarding templates, access to all presentation slides, and a resource library of storytelling samples and lesson ideas. Participants will also receive digital badges and a Certificate of Attendance featuring their name, course title, location, dates, and a short description of the course topic. These materials are designed to support continued practice and implementation after the course ends.
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Additional information:Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
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Cancellation & changes:
Participants may request date/participant changes free of charge, subject to course availability and prior notification. Cancellations should be communicated in writing, allowing sufficient notice for adjustments. In case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure), the course organizer reserves the right to modify dates, format, or location to ensure participants' safety and convenience. Participants will be promptly informed of any such changes, and flexible solutions, including rescheduling.
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Additional information:The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).
Additional information
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Language:English
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Target audience ISCED:Early childhood education (ISCED 0)Primary education (ISCED 1)Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)
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Target audience type:TeacherHead Teacher / PrincipalSchool Psychologist
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Learning time:25 hours or more
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