Storytelling in Education and in Museums
This course aims to equip teachers, animators, people working in the field of culture to use storytelling in non-formal and formal education in schools, museums, heritage sites and the socio-cultural sector. It complies fully with the Erasmus+ (Erasmus Plus) European criteria for mobility grants. We provide full modules for preparation, monitoring and validation.
Overview
This course aims to equip teachers, animators, people working in the field of culture with techniques of educational drama, role-playing, theatrical play to enhance their own storytelling ability.
Storytelling is the art of -how to tell stories to an audience- with the aim of conveying important messages, and its history begins with the history of humanity. A first form of storytelling was myths, stories told by our ancestors in order to record and transmit important events and happenings of the time to younger generations. Through stories, children were prepared for the future, and materials were provided to them in building the future.
The power of Storytelling is about its use in non-formal and formal adult education, in museums, heritage settings and the socio-cultural sector. With the help of theory and practice, participants will experiment with techniques that will allow them to create interesting stories.
On a second level, the course with applications and examples provides ideas for a creative approach to literature and the connection between creative reading and writing. It provides tools to nurture imagination and build children’s confidence through verbal and compositional creative skills derived from improvisation.
Scope
The aim of the project is to use storytelling in non-formal and formal education in schools, museums, heritage sites and the socio-cultural sector.
Methodology
The methodology used is aimed at the active participation of participants through interactive and experiential approaches combining theory and practice. The methodological techniques include:
- Lectures
- Working in groups and couples
- Workshops
- Role – Playing
- Ice – Breaking and Warm – Up Sessions
- Brainstorming
- Demonstrations
- Group Discussions
- Debates
- Drama techniques
- Questioning
- Goal – Setting sessions
- Multimedia and web resources
- Language and educational games
Learning Outcome
During course the participants will:
- Be able to understand the importance of storytelling in formal and non-formal learning.
- Be able to learn how to create stories.
- Be able to learn how to present stories in a way that stimulates the interest of the listeners.
- Be able to learn how to enhance the creativity and imagination of their pupils.
- Be able to develop their ability to convince with the power of the story.
- Be able to motivate their learners to express themselves more confidently.
- Focus on the ways of using storytelling as a tool in education.
- Analyze pedagogical approaches to use storytelling in education.
- Exchange best practices and share experiences with teachers and education around Europe.
Location
The course takes place at the School Life and Education Museum, known for its vast variety of educational programs and cultural activities. The Museum is located in the center of Athens, in the Plaka neighborhood, under the Acropolis, and offers the opportunity for cultural trips and visits to the monuments and archaeological sites of Athens, as well as opportunities for sightseeing in the city’s everyday life.
Learning Material
The learning material consists of presentations and support material and will be available on-line in English language.
Certificate of Attendance, Certificate of completion, Europass Certificate Supplement, Europass Mobility.
Target Group
- Teachers of primary schools, secondary schools, vocational schools and organizations.
- Adult education teachers.
- Teachers of special needs.
- Careers officers, educational guides and counsellors.
- Headmasters/principals/managers of schools and organizations offering adult education or vocational education and organizations.
- Non-governmental organization staff.
- Public Servants, Policy Makers.