Teachers First! (TF)

Third-party on-site course

Recent studies reveal alarming results of teachers being overstressed at work. This does not contribute towards effective students’ learning.
We invite educators to stop for a moment and re-discover their passion for teaching and life. This 8 day course helps teachers to explore tools and methods for stress management, well-being and resilience.

Last updated: 05.03.2025

Next upcoming session:

01.07.2025 - 08.07.2025

France , Guadeloupe , Sainte-Anne

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Description

Day 1 – Value of ME

- Introduction to the course
- Caring for ME
- What’s in my name
- Personal values
- Mindfull Yoga – MY Time
- Reflection on Padlet/TwinSpace

Day 2 - Forest

- Mindfull Yoga – MY Time
- What is mindfulness
- Forest bathing
- Mindful meditation
- Mandala
- Reflection on Padlet/TwinSpace

Day 3 - Music

- Mindfull Yoga – MY Time
- Music as therapy
- Gwo KA
- The art of simple living - food
- Reflection on Padlet/TwinSpace

Day 4 - Water

- The power of water
- Conscious use of water
- Mindfull Yoga – MY Time
- Reflection on Padlet/TwinSpace

Day 5 - Resilience

- Mindfull Yoga – MY Time
- Basic human needs
- HEAL
- Happiness
- Reflection on Padlet/TwinSpace

Day 6 - Happiness

- Mindfull Yoga – MY Time challenge
- Happy moments
- Reflection on Padlet/TwinSpace

Day 7 - Gratitude

- Mindfull Yoga – MY Time
- Positive thinking
- Power of gratitude
- Reflection on Padlet/TwinSpace

Day 8 - Evaluation

- Mindfull Yoga – MY Time
- Evaluation and feedback
- Reflection on Padlet/TwinSpace
- Assessment

Learning objectives

- improve stress management, critical thinking and problem solving skills,
- enhance resilience to stress,
- explore various practices that emphasise inner peace,
- improve language competence,
- build connections with colleagues from other countries.

Methodology & assessment

Preparation
Register on eTwinning and familiarise yourself with the platform.
Complete the preparation assignments.
Study course material.

Implementation
The course creates opportunities for the participants to experience and use different tools and methods for stress management as well as boost their well-being and resilience. Insights into various practices and programmes, meaningful discussions, outdoor experiences, mindful yoga and therapeutic drum sessions will enhance the ability to embrace life to the full.

Follow-up
After the course, participants reflect on gained knowledge and its application in their own educational environment. The trainers provide support for collaboration between participants encouraging them to initiate partnerships projects and help find partners.

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

Course booklet including activities and theory for each session;
Reflection on Padlets;
Course eTwinning project: "Teachers First!":

Certification details

Certificate of attendance.
Learning Agreement.
If requested - Europass mobility document.

Pricing, packages and other information

Price:

720

Euro
Course package content:

8 day course x 80 Euros = 640 Euros
Transport for 4 educational visits x 20 Euros = 80 Euros
Total package fee = 720 Euros

Travel, accommodation and meals are paid individually by participants.
We provide recommendations for accommodation.

No additional costs will be charged during the course.

Registration: cheritage100@gmail.com
Additional information:

Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
Cancellation & changes:

If you have to cancel your participation after you have made the payment and received the course materials, we charge you 100 Euro administration fee. On cancellation less than 4 weeks before the course start date we charge 500 Euro. To avoid cancellation fees you can change participants or choose another available session or course. We also offer a voucher for a full amount paid. The voucher is valid for all the courses organised by Kaunas Biennial until 31 December 2027
Additional information:

The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).

Additional information

Language:

English
Target audience ISCED:

Primary education (ISCED 1)

Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)

Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
Target audience type:

Teacher

Head Teacher / Principal

Librarian
Learning time:

25 hours or more