Storytelling for lecturers

Storytelling is the art of telling stories. It's not just about sprinkling facts in the classroom: it's about creating an emotional connection with your students. This is how they really learn. Stories can clarify complex topics and improve engagement. Facts support your story so that it really reaches your target audience.

This course provides lecturers with the skills to present their teaching and ideas more effectively through storytelling. It focuses on clear communication, improving engagement and inspiring students.

We will work on the story you want to tell. For example, about who you are, your vision, your organisation’s strengths or the lessons you have learned. You will create a storyline in steps and optimise how you tell your story. While doing so, you will receive lots of personal tips on how to convey your story authentically, powerfully and convincingly, creating an emotional connection with your audience. Because this is what storytelling is all about.

Possible content of the course

We will discuss your needs during the intake. Depending on the learning goals set, the following topics are covered in the course:

  • The definition of storytelling and its importance within education
  • Examples of effective storytelling in the classroom
  • How stories can evoke emotions and inspire
  • Explanation of the core components of a story: characters, conflict, climax
  • Finding and creating suspense arcs in stories
  • How to integrate facts and figures into a story
  • Which images and infographics can support stories
  • Story-building techniques
  • Using personal anecdotes and experiences to increase authenticity

    After completing this course, you will be able to: 

    • Create compelling stories

    • Clarify complex topics and make them accessible

    • Connect with your audience on an emotional level

    • Give dynamic and compelling presentations

    Tailor-made course

    You can follow this course at our location, in-company or remotely via the virtual classroom. A combination is also possible. You can take this course on your own or as a team.

    Together we can determine what is desirable and feasible and we can discuss the approach and design of the course. The costs for an in-company or private training course depend on your specific wishes. You will always receive a customised quote.

    Open registration courses from Radboud in'to Languages

    Our partner Radboud in'to Languages regularly organises the course Storytelling, which is open to everyone. For course dates, more information, and to register, please visit the website of Radboud in'to Languages.

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