Innovative and Active Methodologies for Teaching and Learning - Spain, Madrid - 7 days
The course is designed for teachers who feel the need to expand their teaching repertoire and would like to innovate their methodological strategies. Teachers will have the opportunity to analyse approaches, exponents, and examples of innovative relevance, as inspiration for the creation of resources and learning experiences for their students, within an active learning environmen
Description
This course will introduce a selection of innovative methodologies for 21st Century teaching and learning, from a practical point of view. For example, Universal Design for Learning, Game-Based Learning and Gamification, Digital Competence Framework, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, Project-based Learning, etc.) Innovations are driven by a desire for excellence and continuous improvement, and the way we teach (our methodology) should provide meaningful and effective learning opportunities for students. Moving on from the sage on the stage towards being the guide on the side, teachers need to create a bridge between established teaching approaches and innovative paths of doing things in a more suitable way for the times we live in. Participants will appreciate how education can be approached from a variety of perspectives to discover new pathways for teaching and learning, during a time of educational change.
Learning objectives
Present a panorama of innovative and effective methodologies for the development of successful learning experiences.
Help participants to use innovative tools, techniques, and strategies as a supporting part of the foundation of quality learning and teaching processes.
Assist participants in developing digital skills for implementation of innovative methodologies for teaching.
Encourage participants to create and adapt didactic materials as a bridge between theory and practice when implementing innovative teaching methodologies.
Provide opportunities to interact with colleagues of other nationalities, and exchange ideas and experiences.
Motivate participants to develop their communication skills through their participation in the course and as preparation for their involvement in future European experiences.
Methodology & assessment
Participants will form part of a learning opportunity that mirrors a practical, effective, and authentic experience after which they will understand a number of innovative methodologies, be able to adapt them to their teaching context and create successful learning experiences for their students.
Assessment will be carried out prior to the course by means of analysis of participants’ interests. During the course, oral and written reports will be completed to enhance participants’ learning. After the course, prospective partnersh
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
You will have access to a wide range of materials and resources such as an intuitive E-learning platform which will serve as the hub for all digital resources, including multimedia content and interactive exercises. You will explore both digital and analogy teaching materials, integrating customary resources with innovative tools to create engaging and effective lessons. Additionally, field learning projects will provide hands-on, real-world experiences that bridge theory and practice.
Certification details
Certification of learning outcomes in connection with the “Quality standards for courses under Erasmus+ KA1”: Europass and Certificate of Attendance which include the name of the participant, description of the course and its learning outcomes, dates, venues, the name of the host organisation and course director.
Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:EUR 620
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Course package content:
Course fee includes workshops, group discussion, task-based learning, collaborative planning, field learning projects ‘Contexts4Content’
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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:
-- Cancellation up to 30 days prior to commencement date: Cancellation Fee €250 per participant
-- Cancellation 30 days prior to commencement date or later: No refund.
-- There is no refund if a participant fails to complete the programme.
It is possible to replace participants by other colleagues with a similar profile.
Note: In case of circumstances of force majeure please check at www.englishmatters.org for your specific case.
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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 / PrincipalTeacher Educator
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Learning time:15-20 hours
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