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From Words to Worlds: The Educator’s Guide to Storytelling
Third-party on-site course

From Words to Worlds: The Educator’s Guide to Storytelling (Thessaloniki)

This course is tailored for educators across the education industry, including primary, secondary, and higher education, youth workers and leaders as well as those passionate engaging their learners through a creative methodology. Participants will benefit from an international learning experience while traveling with Erasmus+.

14.12.2024
Next upcoming session:
01.12.2025 - 06.12.2025
Greece , Κεντρική Μακεδονία , Thessaloniki

Description

In a world where information is abundant, storytelling stands out as a powerful tool for educators to captivate, inspire, and engage their students. ” From Words to Worlds “ is a dynamic course designed to empower educators with the art and science of creative storytelling. Through this course, participants will embark on a transformative journey, exploring the profound impact of storytelling on learning and communication.

 

This course will not only enhance educators’ storytelling abilities but also equip them with a valuable tool for enhancing student engagement and achievement across various educational settings. See all available Erasmus+ courses we offer.

Learning objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Find out about storytelling techniques in your teaching context
  2. Work on developing stories and characters for your teaching context
  3. Cultivate mindfulness as a tool for personal and professional growth
  4. Foster a culture of well-being and creativity in educational settings
  5. Build a supportive inclusive community in your context
  6. Enhance your communication skills
  7. Enhance your digital tools awareness and skills
  8. Improve your intercultural understanding
  9. Share best practices and strategies with other European participants

Methodology & assessment

1. The Power of Storytelling: An introduction to the psychological and emotional impact of storytelling on the human mind.
2. Crafting Compelling Narratives: Techniques for developing rich characters, immersive settings, and gripping plots.
3. Storytelling Across the Curriculum: Exploring how storytelling can be integrated into various subjects and educational contexts.
4. Digital Storytelling: Harnessing technology to enhance storytelling through multimedia tools and platforms.
5. Storytelling for Cultural Understanding: Using stories to promote cross-cultural awareness and empathy among students.
6. Interactive Storytelling: Creating immersive, participatory storytelling experiences in the classroom.
7. Storytelling as a Teaching Tool: Strategies for incorporating storytelling into lesson plans and educational activities.
8. Storytelling for Special Populations: Adapting storytelling techniques for the inclusion of students with diverse learning needs.
9. Storytelling for Personal Gr

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

Attendees will receive handouts and self-evaluation forms as well as feedback forms on the course itself. Social networking will be set up to maintain contact after the end of the course and continue any discussions begun during the course, as well as to exchange feedback on how the skills taught in the course are being implemented.
Additional modules are available for subject- and issue- specific topics, and these can be delivered at a later date or via webinar.

Certification details

Certificate of Attendance Europass upon Request

Pricing, packages and other information

  • Price:
    480
    Euro
  • Course package content:

    Course only

  • 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:

    Please contact us for further information

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

Informacione shtesë

  • Language:
    English
  • Target audience ISCED:
    Primary education (ISCED 1)
    Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)
    Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
  • Target audience type:
    Teacher
    Head Teacher / Principal
    Not-for-profit / NGO staff
  • Learning time:
    20-25 hours

Upcoming sessions

  • Starting on 01.12.2025 - Ending on 06.12.2025
    Confirmed
    in

    Thessaloniki

    , Greece

Past sessions

  • Starting on 22.04.2024 - Ending on 27.04.2024
    Confirmed
    in

    Thessaloniki

    , Greece
  • Starting on 21.10.2024 - Ending on 26.10.2024
    Confirmed
    in

    Thessaloniki

    , Greece
  • Starting on 17.02.2025 - Ending on 22.02.2025
    Confirmed
    in

    Thessaloniki

    , Greece
  • Starting on 19.05.2025 - Ending on 24.05.2025
    Confirmed
    in

    Thessaloniki

    , Greece
  • Starting on 30.06.2025 - Ending on 05.07.2025
    Confirmed
    in

    Thessaloniki

    , Greece
  • Starting on 15.09.2025 - Ending on 20.09.2025
    Confirmed
    in

    Thessaloniki

    , Greece

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