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Creative writing
Third-party on-site course

Story-building and Creative Writing: How to Empower Students to Write

We live in a society where children are immersed as consumers – be it in goods, electronic technologies, social networks, education, or attention. Generation Alpha (born between 2010 and 2020) is currently entering or already participating in the educational system, possessing distinctly different needs, deficits, and strengths compared to their predecessors. These are the offspring of technology

15.09.2025
Multiple locations

Description

This course is designed to empower educators with the skills and techniques to guide students aged 8-15 in crafting compelling and imaginative stories. The course emphasizes a dynamic approach, combining interactive workshops, creative games, meetings, personal learning experiences.

Upon completing this course, teachers will not only possess the tools to nurture their students' creative writing skills but will also understand the profound impact that these skills can have on students' academic journeys and future lives. By addressing challenges and emphasizing the importance of creative writing, educators will play a crucial role in shaping students into effective communicators, critical thinkers, and imaginative problem-solvers.

Learning objectives

  • Will explore how creative writing fosters critical thinking, communication skills and empathy among students.
  • Will discover the long-term benefits of understanding plot structure, such as improved analytical thinking and strategic planning.
  • Will meet the best teaching practices that help students to create a story and characters
  • Will experience the special journey that is used for Harry Potter and Star Wars Stories
  • Will have outdoor educational opportunities

Methodology & assessment

Creative Writing – Characters and Settings | Learning experience – using senses and observation | Self-development personal journey through Harry Potter Stories | Creative Writing Blocks – the Plot and Construction | Outdoor learning experience | Meet with a children books writer | Final tips for story-building | Mentoring | Presentations | Reviews and Evaluation

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

Provided prior to and first day of course

Certification details

Upon course completion

Pricing, packages and other information

  • Price:
    400
    Euro
  • Course package content:

    Course Package 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:

    See Level Up Website

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

Додатне информације

  • Језик:
    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
    Other
  • Learning time:
    15-20 hours

Past sessions

  • Starting on 10.06.2024 - Ending on 14.06.2024
    Planned
    in

    Sofia

    , Bulgaria
  • Starting on 14.10.2024 - Ending on 18.10.2024
    Planned
    in

    Sofia

    , Bulgaria
  • Starting on 13.10.2025 - Ending on 17.10.2025
    Planned
    in

    Sofia

    , Bulgaria

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