Self-paced course: Students as designers of learning spaces (re-run)
The course is open for self-paced learning at the moment - please note that the session dates are not applicable.
This course is back after a successful run in 2022. It invites teachers to rethink the role of learning spaces in fostering creativity, collaboration, and 21st-century skills.
Description
The course is open for self-paced learning at the moment - please note that the session dates are not applicable.
Participants will explore methods to co-design spaces with students, applying frameworks like design thinking and leveraging innovative tools, including generative AI. Through reflective activities and a hands-on Learning Journal, participants will build practical plans to transform their classrooms into inclusive, sustainable, and flexible environments. The course emphasises collaboration, problem-solving, and the integration of European educational priorities, including diversity and digital innovation.
Offered by the European School Education Platform, this course supports educators in driving meaningful changes in their teaching practices and learning environments.
Learning objectives
In this course participants will:
- Deepen and expand their understanding of the relationship between learning spaces and student engagement by identifying specific ways space design impacts educational outcomes.
- Explore and apply design thinking and co-creation methodologies in educational settings by articulating their potential to enhance classroom innovation.
- Investigate the use of digital tools, including generative AI, in innovative classroom design by evaluating their advantages, challenges, and educational impact.
- Critically align educational projects with European priorities such as inclusion, sustainability, diversity, and digital innovation by analysing relevant case studies and frameworks.
- Show their understanding and reflections in a learning journal that will be evaluated by peers.
Methodology & assessment
Certification details
Upon successful completion of the course, a digital course certificate is awarded. The certificate shows the name of the learner and key course details such as the estimated learning hours, the learning objectives, and a link to the course homepage.
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:TeacherStudent TeacherHead Teacher / Principal
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Learning time:5-10 hours
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