INNOVATIVE TEACHING METHODS - Update your teaching skills with evolving strategies to meet the needs of today's learners
Innovative teaching helps educators create engaging, student-centered learning experiences that develop critical thinking and creativity. This 5-day course in Málaga equips teachers with evidence-based strategies, including cooperative, experiential, interdisciplinary, and concept-based methods to meet the needs of today’s learners.
Description
📍 Held in Málaga, Spain — duration: 5 days.
More info: info@plus-project.eu | Full Program
Innovative teaching is about more than just technology — it’s a shift towards student-centered, meaningful learning experiences. This program combines proven methodologies such as cooperative learning, experiential learning, and concept-based instruction to help teachers create engaging, relevant lessons.
Participants will:
🔹 Explore foundational theories like Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle and concept-based learning
🔹 Practice interactive techniques including Kagan cooperative structures and peer assessment
🔹 Learn how to design and implement lesson plans that integrate interdisciplinary themes and active participation
🔹 Reflect on their teaching through collaborative feedback and personal learning journals
By the end of the course, educators will have a comprehensive toolkit of strategies to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration in their classrooms
Learning objectives
- By completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand and apply key innovative teaching methodologies, including cooperative, experiential, and concept-based learning
- Design lesson plans that integrate interdisciplinary and real-world contexts
- Facilitate student-centered learning environments that promote collaboration and active engagement
- Use evidence-based strategies to foster critical thinking, creativity, and deeper understanding
- Implement peer feedback and assessment techniques to support continuous improvement
- Reflect critically on their teaching practices to adapt and innovate effectively
- Identify and apply best practices about innovative methods in educatiom
- Exchange ideas, experiences, and resources through cross-cultural collaboration
- Enhance language, communication, and intercultural skills essential for diverse classrooms
- Strengthen international cooperation and cultural awareness to enrich educational practices
Methodology & assessment
Outcome-focused, experiential learning at individual and group levels
Scientific approach: Based on latest brain and learning research
Experiential: Interactive activities and group dynamics
Practice-based: Learning by doing through real applications
Flexible: Adapted to each group’s specific needs
Up-to-date: Constantly revised with new educational trends
Impactful: Designed to achieve clear, measurable results
Playful & interdisciplinary: Using games and creative arts
Creative: Encouraging curiosity and diverse perspectives
ASSESSMENT:
Combines formative (ongoing feedback) and summative (final evaluation) methods
Measures both knowledge retention and practical skill application
Supports continuous learning and professional growth
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
Participants will receive comprehensive course materials, including:
- Interactive presentations and handouts
- Practical worksheets and exercises
- Access to online platforms and digital tools for collaboration and practice
- Multimedia resources such as videos and podcasts
- Recommended reading lists and resource guides
- Templates and toolkits for implementing wellbeing activities in the classroom
- Continuous online support and resource sharing via a dedicated course portal or group
Certification details
At the end of the course, all participants will receive a Certificate of Completion confirming:
- Participation in a structured training activity
- Total number of training hours
- Course title, location, and dates
Name, signature and official stamp of the course provider
The certificate is issued in line with Erasmus+ mobility requirements and can be used as proof of professional development.
Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:400Euro
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Course package content:
Course Package Includes:
- Registration fee
- Training sessions
- All course materials
- Official certificate of completion
- Documentation and resources for future use
- Emergency contact during your stay
- Guided city walking tour in Málaga
- Flamenco show experience
- Coffee, tea, and light snacks during course days
Please note: Accommodation, meals, airport transfers, and other travel-related costs are not included in the course fee. However, we can assist with arrangements upon request, at an additional cost.
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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 by the participant:
* More than 60 days before the course: free of charge
* 30–59 days before the course: 50% of the fee will be charged
* Less than 30 days before the course or no-show: 100% of the fee will be charged
In the case of force majeure (e.g. travel restrictions, illness, or other unforeseeable events), participants may request to reschedule their attendance to a future course date without extra cost.
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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:Early childhood education (ISCED 0)Primary education (ISCED 1)Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)
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Target audience type:TeacherStudent TeacherOther
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Learning time:25 hours or more
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