PEDAGOGICS & CULTURE: Exploring Belgium and its education system. Integrative and interactive approaches to teaching.
This 5 day training course with study visits and workshops will guide you through innovations in education combined with getting to know Belgium and it’s system.
Highlights:
- school visit
- exchange of tools, apps and methods (eg hands-on and 4C method)
- classroom examples of the Flemish school system
- pedagogical excursions to Brugge, Brussels, Gent
Description
During this exciting week in Belgium’s most beautiful city, Ghent,we’ll offer our participants an exciting week with a mix of cultural and pedagogical activities. Doing is learning: school visit(s), excursions to Bruges and Brussels, tastings, workshops and meeting opportunities.
Our trainers are also official teachers in the Belgian education system: they will share their experience, knowledge & tips, help you with questions and future projects.
Included in the Course Fee (440 euros/5 days, + 60 euros for an optional sixth day):
-Admission fees.
-Coffee, water, chocolate, and beer tasting.
-Transportation by train from Ghent to Bruges and Brussels.
Daily Timetable: Daily sessions, approximately 5 hours each.
DAY 1: MEETING THE TEAM
Welcome, energizers and ice-breaking, meeting, what to expect,.
History of Belgium + Belgian/Flemish school system;
Gent (using tools like etwinning) BIB / GUM
DAY 2: SCHOOL VISIT + WORKSHOPS
Visit to a very interesting school near Ghent: looking for both historical and modern educational architecture, interiors, lessons and tools.
Practicing STEM using LEGO Mindstorms Robots. Hands-on approach with to 4C’s
Visit to a brewery (Brewery Huyghe, Delirium: tasting included)
DAY 3: BRUGES
How to bring your own course to a historical city (visit Bruges):
Storytelling, non-formal education & implementing your own curriculum into a historic visit
DAY 4: WORKSHOPS
Apps, tools & different forms of teaching.
Using Bookwidgets, Europeana+
Teaching trough art.
DAY 5: EVALUATION + BRUSSELS
Visit the EU corner in Brussels. Brussels city visit. Evaluation and diploma awarding.
Optional: Day 6 - excusion to Antwerp
Learning objectives
- broader understanding of innovations, practices and systems in education in Belgium
- improved competences on IT skills, using of digital evaluation and cooperation tools, creativity and culture.
- having insights on how to use surrounding culture, art and historical cities as a katalysator to improve your lessons.
- increased knowledge of Belgian en European culture and intercultural skills.
- skills on how to implement different principles of education in your own lessons/school: flip the classroom, hands-on learning, the 4 C’s.
Methodology & assessment
Doing is learning!
Participants will actively take part in various activities, including workshops, excursions, museum visits, and school visits. Our expert trainers will share real-world examples, providing valuable learning experiences.
This course stands out by creating a dynamic and participatory learning environment, aligning with modern educational practices, and promoting collaboration between educators and local experts.
Certification details
Here’s how we ensure the recognition and validation of your accomplishments:
Certificate of Attendance: After successfully finishing your course, you’ll receive an acknowledgment of completion aligned with quality standards similar to Erasmus.
Europass Mobility Certificate: Upon request, we will approve your application of the Europass Mobility Certificate.
Smooth Administrative Process: Our team offers support and guidance at every stage of the project, from the grant application to the final documentation.
To enhance your accessibility, our courses are structured to enable you to request 7-8 days of individual support for your subsistence costs. This includes 5-6 days for the course and an additional 2 days for travel.
Live Email Support: Available Monday to Friday, from 8:30 to 4:30 CET
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Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:440Euro
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 / PrincipalCompany staff
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Learning time:20-25 hours
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