Storytelling Skills for Librarians
- Created By Sarah Pavey
- Last Updated January 21st, 2025
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Programme details:
This course will equip school librarians with the knowledge and skills to effectively engage students through storytelling. By understanding the importance of storytelling in education, we can create meaningful learning experiences in the library or after-school clubs. Developing storytelling skills and techniques helps captivate students’ attention, promotes literacy, and fosters a love for reading. Additionally, learning how to incorporate interactive elements and technology tools will enhance our ability to create engaging and immersive storytelling experiences for students, making the library an exciting and enriching space for learning.
Each part is 30 minutes long.
Live Sessions using ZOOM
Part 1:
Storytelling – An introduction
History of oracy for communication. Importance of storytelling in education and impact on student engagement. Different storytelling formats – oral, written, digital.
Part 2:
Building storytelling skills
Effectiveness of verbal, non-verbal and tone of voice in storytelling. Techniques to hold attention. Selecting stories for age and interest levels. Use as motivation for reluctant readers.
Part 3:
Storytelling in action
Planning storytelling sessions in the library. Setting up a storytelling club. Incorporating interactive elements, props, and visuals to enhance storytelling experiences and utilising digital tools and platforms. Promoting cultural appreciation and inclusivity through diverse stories
Part 4:
Collaboration and co-creation with storytelling
Partnering with teachers to integrate storytelling into the curriculum. Encouraging student involvement in creating and sharing their own stories. Organising storytelling events and programs in collaboration with local storytellers, authors, or community members
* Times are UAE 1:00pm to 3:00pm via ZOOM.