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Third-party on-site course

CREATIVE METHODS IN SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION 10 DAYS

This course is aimed at all those who are interested in integration and inclusion and the use of creative, art and game based methods in special needs education. Participants are expected to have at least B1 level of English proficiency.

13.04.2025
Next upcoming session:
15.06.2025 - 24.06.2025
Multiple locations
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Description

The course consists of 50 didactic hours and includes the follwoing modules:

  • Introduction of participants, outline of the programme, warm ups and ice breakers
  • Theoretical background on special needs education 
  • Social, art and game based activities which enhance development of support factors
  • Identification of risks, factors and barriers for integration and inclusion  
  • Task based learning and problem based learning within a fictional context
  • Experiential learning through process drama and interactive storytelling methods
  • Emotional literacy
  • Presentation of outcomes, discussion, evaluation and closing session
  • Online tools for collaboration in special education needs education projects, eTwinning, European School Education Platform
  • Individual support
  • Teambuilding and networking activities with a cultural trip
  • Cultural exchange

Learning objectives

  • Understanding of theoretical background of special needs education.
  • Understanding how social, art and game based activities can enhance the development of support factors.
  • Identification and understanding of risks, factors and barriers for integration and inclusion.
  • Developing communication, collaboration, presentation, problem solving, negotiation, critical and creative thinking skills.
  • Learning student-centered approaches in special needs education context such as task based learning and problem based learning within a fictional context of process drama.
  • Enhancing understanding of the potential simulations and role play have for integration, inclusion and learning in special needs education.
  • Providing and exercising creative ideas and practical resources for successful implementation of creative methods in special needs education in different settings
  • Improving English fluency (official language of the course).
  • Promoting intercultural awareness. 

Methodology & assessment

Methodology is based on theoretical lessons and presentations of examples of good practice as well as discussions and experience comparisons. The course will focus on social, art and game based activities which enhance development of support factors. Some other tools used will consist of project work, role play, simulations, laboratory practice, reflection and evaluation. Assessment is carried out by the course trainer and the whole group feedback on a day to day basis and the learning outcomes are recorded on the Europass Mobility Document on request.

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

All the materials will be made available to the participants in digital form upon completion of the course.

Certification details

Each participant will get a course attendance certificate and, if requested, the Europass Mobility Document listing the learning outcomes of the course, course title, location and dates.

Pricing, packages and other information

  • Price:
    800
    Euro
  • Course package content:

    The course fee includes tution and materials for the course. Accommodation, meals and transportation are not included and participants are expected to organize and cover for these expences by themselves.

  • Additional information:
    Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
  • Cancellation & changes:

    Free cancellation up to 30 days before the start. After that, the reservation is not refundable. Changes in name and profile of the participant are possible any time before the start of the course. In case the school/org doesn't find a replacement, we will still offer a place at any of our confirmed courses later in the year without any additional costs but we can not guarantee that every course session will be confirmed and the school/org will only be offered to choose from already confirmed co

  • Additional information:
    The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).

Additional information

  • Language:
    English
  • Target audience ISCED:
    Early childhood education (ISCED 0)
    Primary education (ISCED 1)
    Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)
  • Target audience type:
    Teacher
    School Psychologist
    Other
  • Learning time:
    25 hours or more

Upcoming sessions

  • Starting on 15.06.2025 - Ending on 24.06.2025
    Planned
    in

    Granada

    , Spain
  • Starting on 29.06.2025 - Ending on 08.07.2025
    Planned
    in

    Barcelona

    , Spain
  • Starting on 13.07.2025 - Ending on 22.07.2025
    Planned
    in

    Mesaria (Santorini)

    , Greece
  • Starting on 27.07.2025 - Ending on 05.08.2025
    Planned
    in

    Barcelona

    , Spain
  • Starting on 10.08.2025 - Ending on 19.08.2025
    Planned
    in

    Mesaria (Santorini)

    , Greece
  • Starting on 24.08.2025 - Ending on 02.09.2025
    Planned
    in

    Angra do Heroismo (Azores)

    , Portugal
  • Starting on 07.09.2025 - Ending on 16.09.2025
    Planned
    in

    Mesaria (Santorini)

    , Greece
  • Starting on 21.09.2025 - Ending on 30.09.2025
    Planned
    in

    Zagreb

    , Croatia
  • Starting on 05.10.2025 - Ending on 14.10.2025
    Planned
    in

    Barcelona

    , Spain
  • Starting on 19.10.2025 - Ending on 28.10.2025
    Planned
    in

    Zagreb

    , Croatia
  • Starting on 02.11.2025 - Ending on 11.11.2025
    Planned
    in

    Barcelona

    , Spain
  • Starting on 16.11.2025 - Ending on 25.11.2025
    Planned
    in

    Barcelona

    , Spain
  • Starting on 30.11.2025 - Ending on 09.12.2025
    Planned
    in

    Zagreb

    , Croatia

Past sessions

  • Starting on 07.01.2024 - Ending on 18.01.2024
    Planned
    in

    Santa Criz de Tenerife

    , Spain
  • Starting on 04.02.2024 - Ending on 15.02.2024
    Confirmed
    in

    Barcelona

    , Spain
  • Starting on 18.02.2024 - Ending on 29.02.2024
    Planned
    in

    Angra do Heroismo (Azores)

    , Portugal
  • Starting on 03.03.2024 - Ending on 14.03.2024
    Planned
    in

    Barcelona

    , Spain
  • Starting on 21.04.2024 - Ending on 02.05.2024
    Planned
    in

    Zagreb

    , Croatia
  • Starting on 02.06.2024 - Ending on 13.06.2024
    Planned
    in

    Angra do Heroismo (Azores)

    , Portugal
  • Starting on 16.06.2024 - Ending on 17.06.2024
    Planned
    in

    Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    , Spain
  • Starting on 23.06.2024 - Ending on 04.07.2024
    Planned
    in

    Larissa

    , Greece
  • Starting on 28.07.2024 - Ending on 08.08.2024
    Confirmed
    in

    Barcelona

    , Spain
  • Starting on 11.08.2024 - Ending on 22.08.2024
    Planned
    in

    Fira (Santorini)

    , Greece
  • Starting on 25.08.2024 - Ending on 05.09.2024
    Planned
    in

    Angra do Heroismo (Azores)

    , Portugal
  • Starting on 06.10.2024 - Ending on 17.10.2024
    Planned
    in

    Barcelona

    , Spain
  • Starting on 20.10.2024 - Ending on 31.10.2024
    Planned
    in

    Zagreb

    , Croatia
  • Starting on 03.11.2024 - Ending on 14.11.2024
    Planned
    in

    Barcelona

    , Spain
  • Starting on 01.12.2024 - Ending on 12.12.2024
    Planned
    in

    Zagreb

    , Croatia
  • Starting on 05.01.2025 - Ending on 16.01.2025
    Planned
    in

    Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    , Spain
  • Starting on 02.02.2025 - Ending on 13.02.2025
    Planned
    in

    Barcelona

    , Spain
  • Starting on 16.02.2025 - Ending on 27.02.2025
    Planned
    in

    Angra do Heroismo (Azores)

    , Portugal
  • Starting on 02.03.2025 - Ending on 13.03.2025
    Planned
    in

    Barcelona

    , Spain
  • Starting on 20.04.2025 - Ending on 29.04.2025
    Planned
    in

    Zagreb

    , Croatia
  • Starting on 04.05.2025 - Ending on 13.05.2025
    Planned
    in

    Mesaria (Santorini)

    , Greece
  • Starting on 18.05.2025 - Ending on 27.05.2025
    Planned
    in

    Zagreb

    , Croatia
  • Starting on 01.06.2025 - Ending on 10.06.2025
    Planned
    in

    Angra do Heroismo (Azores)

    , Portugal

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