Neuropedagogy in Action: Innovative Strategies for Inclusive Education and Engaging Minds
Discover cutting-edge strategies in this Erasmus course designed for educators, blending neuro pedagogy with inclusive education. Explore how brain-based teaching techniques, multi-sensory methods, and creative tools like mind mapping and Total Physical Response (TPR) can transform your classroom. Learn to engage diverse learners, fostering an inclusive environment that enhances student motivation
Description
This Erasmus course is designed to empower educators with cutting-edge techniques that blend neuroscience and inclusive education principles. Over five intensive days, participants will understand how the brain learns and how to apply this knowledge to create dynamic, inclusive, and engaging classrooms.
- Understanding Neuro-Pedagogy: The course begins by exploring the fundamentals of neuro-pedagogy, including how brain functions such as neuroplasticity, memory, and emotion impact learning. Educators will learn to leverage these insights to enhance teaching effectiveness, making lessons more resonant and impactful.
- Inclusive Education Techniques: The course's core focus is inclusive education, with strategies to support neurodiverse learners, including students with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, and other learning differences. It also covers culturally responsive teaching, ensuring that educators can meet the needs of students from all backgrounds.
Learning objectives
- Understand the Fundamentals of Neuro-Pedagogy:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of how the brain processes information, including concepts like neuroplasticity, memory formation, and the role of emotions in learning.
- Learn how these neurological principles can be applied to create more effective and engaging teaching practices that enhance student learning outcomes.
- Develop Strategies for Inclusive Education:
- Learn to identify and address the diverse learning needs of students, particularly those with learning differences such as ADHD, dyslexia, and autism.
- Understand the principles of neurodiversity and culturally responsive teaching, ensuring that all students feel valued and supported in the classroom.
- Create an inclusive classroom environment that promotes equity, participation, and access to learning for every student.
- Implement Multi-Sensory Teaching Approaches:
- Explore how to design and deliver lessons that engage multiple senses (visual, auditory, kinesthetic) to cater to different l
Methodology & assessment
Key Components of the Methodology:
Interactive Workshops:
The course features hands-on workshops where participants actively engage with the material. These sessions are designed to foster collaboration, allowing educators to work together on practical exercises, such as designing lesson plans, creating mind maps, and implementing multi-sensory teaching strategies.
Experiential Learning:
Participants will engage in experiential learning activities that mirror the strategies being taught.
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
During the course, the participants will produce ready to use learning materials. We kindly ask the participants to bring their laptops to the sessions.
Certification details
The participants will receive an official Erasmus+ certificate. This certificate will recognize your successful completion of the course and the skills and knowledge you have gained in neuro-pedagogy and inclusive education.
The participants receive the Learning Agreement.
This agreement outlines the commitment to applying the strategies and techniques learned during the course.
Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:400Euro
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Course package content:
Course fee, certificates, snacks and beverages.
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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 before 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.
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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 / PrincipalNot-for-profit / NGO staff
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Learning time:25 hours or more
Upcoming sessions
Past sessions
Provider
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