“The purpose of a storyteller is not to tell us how to think but to give us questions to think upon.”
Story telling is one of the most effective ways to communicate with students. A story stays with the children much longer than facts or statistics as it is a never-ending journey of learning and understanding of the world around us.
To foster the skills of effective storytelling, a session was conducted for the Pre-Primary and Primary teachers of Vidya Vikas Academy by Ms. Andrea Menezes Crasto, a popular storyteller and an independent Trainer, on 15th October, 2022.
The workshop entailed engaging teachers in exercises that set the mood and built anticipation among all. She highlighted the essential elements of storytelling and demonstrated the techniques employed to captivate the audience. She enlisted the benefits of storytelling and shed light on how it caters to the different types of learners. Selecting an appropriate story aimed at different age groups was also mentioned by her. The session saw active participation and instilled more confidence in teachers equipping them with the art of narrating a story. The workshop was informative and was enjoyed by all.
Coordinator – Tania Monteiro and Tr. Michelle Mascarenhas
