Diverse Learners need Diverse Approaches. Reaching our diverse learners through diverse and creative teaching methods, inside and outside. Iceland.
The main focus of the training will be on active learning in a diverse group of learners through the application of learning activities and cooperative learning techniques, especially focusing on taking the learning outside of the classroom.
Description
The focus will be on improving learners key competencies including: Cooperation, communication, initiative, critical and creative thinking, citizenship, teamwork, problem solving and underpinning core skills and embedding these within their understanding of their environment. An important part of the training will be to practice methods to improve the class/group atmosphere, to improve learning as well as social skills through group worthy, cooperative learning strategies and outdoor learning. Day by day program:
Day one:
- How to create a good class climate? Work on constructing the feeling of safety and trust within a classroom through various activities.
- Intercultural education in schools and the development of Intercultural education in Europe. Why is it necessary in European societies?
- Are our schools for all? Which methods are useful to reach a diverse group of learners?
Day two:
- The teaching methods. Which teaching methods are useful to reach the aims of intercultural education and tr
Learning objectives
- That learners become open minded, critical and active citizens
- That learners learn to live and work with others
- That self image and self confidence is increased through outdoor activities
- That learners get the opportunity to train key skills and competences at the same time as they are learning their subjects
- That learners become sensitive about their environment and sustainability
- That teachers learn how to create an inclusive and creative learning environment
- That teachers learn concrete, structured and creative cooperative learning methods
- That teachers learn through theory and practice how to incorporate cooperative learning in general, especially outdoors and how to prepare their own tasks for outdoor learning.
Methodology & assessment
The participants will not be assessed but ongoing feedback and discussion will take place by the trainer and other participants.
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
Participants will get printouts of all slides and a hard copy of the book “Diverse Society-Diverse Classroom” (Guðrún Pétursdóttir, 2018) is included in the course fee.
Certification details
Details about course name, location and duration of the course, short description of activities, name of the participant and confirmation of their full participation.
Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:690Euro
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Course package content:
Course fee includes administration, refreshments during breaks, course materials and the book “Diverse Society – Diverse Classrooms” (Guðrún Pétursdóttir, 2018).Additionally is one full day learning excursion where participants will try out some outdoor activities included in the course fee.
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Additional information:Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
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Cancellation & changes:
See ICI cancellation policy - https://www.ici.is/assets/ICI_Cancellation_Policy.pdf
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Additional information:The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).
Additional information
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Language:English
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Target audience ISCED:Primary education (ISCED 1)Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
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Target audience type:TeacherHead Teacher / PrincipalPedagogical Adviser
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Learning time:25 hours or more
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