The Narrative Learning course introduces learners to the core strategies and techniques for integrating storytelling into educational design. Through exploration of narrative‑based approaches, this course demonstrates how stories can enhance comprehension, engagement, and retention across a variety of learning environments, particularly in online and instructional design settings.
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:
Explain the principles and purpose of narrative learning in education
Identify and differentiate between major types of narrative learning approaches
Select appropriate narrative strategies based on instructional goals and learners’ needs
Integrate narrative techniques effectively into curriculum and lesson design
Evaluate the effectiveness of narrative learning in improving engagement and understanding
Apply narrative learning methods to online learning design and instruction
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:
Explain the principles and purpose of narrative learning in education
Identify and differentiate between major types of narrative learning approaches
Select appropriate narrative strategies based on instructional goals and learners’ needs
Integrate narrative techniques effectively into curriculum and lesson design
Evaluate the effectiveness of narrative learning in improving engagement and understanding
Apply narrative learning methods to online learning design and instruction
Certificate of completion
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.