Stories can be used in a wealth of imaginative ways to support children’s learning. They offer endless possibilities for developing literacy skills, for taking children beyond their immediate experiences and for helping them to make sense of the world around them.
In this training day run by a professional storyteller, participants will:
• learn practical ways to use storytelling in class to enhance literacy and explore values.
• be introduced to a bank of global stories from which to select for use with your own class.
• develop confidence and skill as a storyteller.
• receive stories and supporting materials.
With storyteller Alia Alzougbi you will learn the key ingredients of storytelling and have a chance to develop, rehearse and tell stories in a supportive environment. You will explore the values that are communicated through these global stories, and learn how to work with pupils around these values. You will explore narrative, character, action and perspective, as well as ways to encourage oral and written responses to stories.
*Numbers are limited to ensure participants reap the greatest benefits from the Global Stories workshop. This allows time and attention to be given to specific questions and concerns relevant to the particular needs of their classes and/or schools. Keeping numbers low also allows time to give detailed feedback on participants' performance and understanding of the material, in order to ensure they are able to deliver the contents of the resource pack with confidence once back in
the school setting.
