
The Science of Storytelling is a free event as part of the Dublin Book Festival taking place on Sunday, November 9.
Storytelling is as old as time, but what about the science behind it? Join neuroscientist Shane O’Mara, author of Talking Heads: The New Science of How Conversation Shapes Our Worlds, and master traditional storyteller Niall de Búrca and delve into communication, connection, and why storytelling remains such a powerful form of human expression.
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Enhance student engagement with almost any subject by improving your storytelling techniques with this free course. This free online Storytelling in Education for Teachers and Trainers course focuses on storytelling as a way of organizing information, conveying emotions, and building a sense of community in the classroom. Storytelling is one of the oldest forms of communication and plays an important role in education, particularly for younger children. With this course, you will learn how to use storytelling to enhance student engagement.


