From Words to Worlds: The Educator’s Guide to Storytelling (1 week in Athens)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Dates

2026: 16.02.2026 – 21.02.2026 | 20.04.2026 – 25.04.2026 | 22.06.2026 – 27.06.2026 | 12.10.2026 – 17.10.2026

2027: To be announced (Ask for dates)

Intro

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.

Target Audience: 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+.

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

Modules and course schedule:

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 Growth: Reflecting on the role of storytelling in personal development and self-expression.
10. Storytelling and Global Perspectives: Exploring stories from around the world and their cultural significance.

Course Outcomes:

• Master the art of crafting compelling narratives that can be used to engage and educate students effectively.
• Gain practical skills for incorporating storytelling into teaching across different subjects.
• Explore digital storytelling tools and techniques to create multimedia digital narratives.
• Foster empathy, cultural understanding, and critical thinking through storytelling.
• Create a personalised toolkit of creative storytelling strategies to make teaching more captivating and impactful.
• Explore diverse perspectives and experiences from educators worldwide.
• Enhance intercultural communication skills.
• Cultivate a global network of educators committed to fostering intercultural understanding.

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.

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Destination:

Athens. The city with the most glorious history in the world, a city worshipped by gods and people, a magical city. The enchanting capital of Greece has always been a birthplace for civilization. It is the city where democracy was born and most of the wise men of ancient times. The most important civilization of ancient world flourished in Athens and relives through some of the world’s most formidable edifices.

Who hasn’t heard of the Acropolis of Athens? Photos and history of the most famous archaeological monument in Europe is admired by thousands of people. Acropolis is nominated to be one of the 7 wonders of modern world. In fact the trademark of Athens is one of the favorites. The Holy Rock of Acropolis dates back to the 5th BC, the famous Golden Age of Periklis. Athens met times of bloom and decline, but still shines under the Attic sky gazing the future. Still sparkling like the marbles of Parthenon and the limpid white of Pentelic marble.