Soft Skills for Strong Teachers
To become a good teacher, you need to have what is referred to as Soft Skills, those skills that many studies and research have proven how much they are directly linked to success.
Description
In the education sector, Soft Skills such as communication, leadership, flexibility/adaptability, teamwork, interpersonal skills, problem solving, work ethic, etc. are an important and crucial means that characterizes relationships with other people (students, school staff, parents, the community … and makes it successful.
This course is designed to help educators deepen their understanding of Soft Skills and provide them with the best tools that will help them transform the prevailing theories into practical experiences into every facet of the school day.
Learning objectives
The course will help the participants to:
- Improve and facilitate communication and active listening
- Improve public speaking, organization, time management
- Acquire knowledge and tools about teamwork
- Boost creativity and problem-solving skills
- Gain insight into the principles of leadership and collaboration
- Reflect upon motivation and how to foster it
- Master concrete tools and activities to be used with the pupils to support them to develop their Soft Skills
- Use emotional intelligence as a tool to involve, motivate and support students
Methodology & assessment
Assembly and small groups.
Discussions.
Role-plays.
Experiential training.
Learning-by-doing.
Best practices’ exchange.
Morning Wrap-up.
Daily evaluations.
Creative games.
Throughout the course, participants are encouraged to reflect on their own practice, consider alternative practices and try out a variety of classroom activities through lesson planning, workshops and presentations.
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
This course enhances communication, active listening, public speaking, and time management. Participants gain teamwork tools, creativity, and problem-solving skills, while exploring leadership, collaboration, and motivation. They master activities to develop students’ soft skills and use emotional intelligence to engage and support learners. Materials include guides, digital tools, and activity templates.
Certification details
The participants will receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the course including their full name, project information, duration of the course (25 hours) and location of the course, according to the Erasmus+ standards.
Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:400Euro
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Course package content:
The course fee includes 5 day of training, training materials and certificates, learning agreements and europass, pre-arrival and on-site assistance, and coffee corner. It is possible to request a budget for extra services like Accommodation, Airport transfers and cultural activities and trips.
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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:
If the participant cancels the course more than 30 days before the course commences, all fees will be refunded.
If the participant cancels the course between 30 and 7 days before the course starts, they will be refunded in a form of a voucher to be used for the future courses delivered within 12 months.
The course is non-refundable If the participant cancels 7 days before the course start date but it is possible to postpone the dates.
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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:TeacherTeacher EducatorOther
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Learning time:25 hours or more
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