Learning Stories: An Introduction
Learn about the origins and thinking behind Learning Stories, and their structure, with examples.
What You Will Learn
Explore the origins of Learning Stories, their format, and how they will enhance your effectiveness and experience as a teacher.
60-minute session with background on Te Whariki and cultural perspectives that influenced the birth of Learning Stories.
We then look at each element of a Learning Story and how to get started writing them. There are also stories of inspiration woven throughout the presentation.
Curriculum
Instructor
Julia Koumbassa
Director, Educa Learning Story Academy
Julia Koumbassa joins Educa after eight years as Center Director at University of Michigan. All told, Julia has been working in the field of Early Childhood Education for almost 25 years - as a leader, teacher, trainer and parent educator.
Julia has a passion for bringing new understandings and perspectives to the work and finds joy in helping educators grow and thrive.
More recently, Julia has developed a keen interest in Learning Stories. She has visited Aotearoa New Zealand twice.
Course features:
- Origins of Learning Stories
- Learning Story format
- Getting Started with Learning Stories