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In recent years, traditional education has had to make room for virtual lessons and online classes, requiring us to adapt to a new way of teaching and learning remotely. The use of new technologies, digital tools, and interactive learning platforms has proven to be a successful strategy, enabling educators worldwide to maintain an engaging and dynamic virtual environment. These same tools have also demonstrated their usefulness in traditional classrooms, particularly in capturing students' attention and enthusiasm. |
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The course also delved into the process of constructing a website, which can serve various purposes in distance learning. By designing distinct pages and augmenting them with content, participants were able to personalize their website and create a blog to document the progression of a project or establish portfolios, among other potential uses.
In addition to the multitude of tools that were explored, participants were introduced to interactive presentations, which enable teachers to request feedback from their class by submitting polls, generating word clouds, and soliciting questions or feedback on the topic being presented. They also learned about the effectiveness of creating video lessons, particularly in the current climate, and the usefulness of online learning quizzes to assess their students' progress.
Upon completion of the course, participants acquired a fresh perspective on interactive learning and new technologies, along with a set of tools to utilize in both their traditional and online lessons. This approach is certain to enhance students' creativity, engagement, attention, and motivation, thereby transforming the learning experience into an exciting and dynamic activity!
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As educators, we are committed to equipping students with the 21st-century skills they need to excel in their future careers and face life's challenges. However, we sometimes overlook our responsibility to dream and establish environments that encourage everyone to tap into their creativity and unlock their full potential..
The new edition of the course “Creativity for the future: promoting Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving in the classroom” took place in Tenerife from 19/03/2023 to 25/03/2023. The participants came from all across Europe, with Henrik Öfjäll, Erica Lundqvist, Rebecca Hedström, Emma Burman and Anna Lena Svanborg from Anderstorpsgymnasiet in Swedan; Anna Petrago, Liene Veģere and Arnis Pekša from Jelgavas Valsts ģimnāzija in Latvia; Henriëtte Johanna Jansen – de Vries and Maria Johanna Appelman from Praktijkonderwijs Accent Nijkerk in Netherlands; Tea Antolcic from Dormitory Maksimir in Croatia; Juta Birznieve and Svetlana Biktimirova from Liepaja Secondary School N5 in Latvia; Georgios Bouliakoudis and Evanthia Rizopoulou from Trito Dimotiko Scholio Nigritas in Greece; and Karina Zarina, Ieva Eglite and Klinta Purina from Vidzeme Technology and Design Vocational School in Latvia.
During the discussion of essential competencies for thriving in the 21st century, participants explored learning and innovation skills, digital skills, as well as career and life skills, emphasizing the importance of the 4Cs: critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration. Notably, through hands-on activities, we acquired knowledge on how our brain and thinking capabilities function differently when faced with problem-solving scenarios.
The participants were confronted with a variety of challenges aimed at highlighting how typical obstacles to thinking outside the box can be easily overcome by implementing specific strategies. For instance, by utilizing the 6 Thinking Hats approach, the attendees were able to exercise "lateral thinking" and apply it concretely to the content they teach. With individual practice and peer feedback, it was evident that this method can be implemented in any subject area, ranging from science to language learning, as well as a formative assessment tool that encourages students to think creatively.
The participants explored new techniques aimed at fostering students' creative expression and promoting brainstorming and idea sharing through visual strategies. We sought to challenge the conventional view of "visual thinking" solely through the lens of art by offering a novel and digital approach.
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Given the overwhelming amount of (mis)information that students are exposed to passively in today's world, it was necessary to consider the significance of developing their critical thinking abilities. The participants actively participated in activities that promoted reasoning, questioning, and debate, which could be tailored to various classroom settings to empower students as active and mindful learners.
In order to incorporate creativity and critical thinking into the classroom, it is not only necessary to explore new solutions, as innovation can also arise from redefining conventional methods. Our participants found it enjoyable to engage in traditional games such as Taboo and Battleship, and they had the opportunity to modify these games to suit their respective subjects, thus enhancing their learning experience.
At the conclusion of the course, each individual had the opportunity to showcase their unique learning and cultural experiences in Tenerife through a personalized display. The week was bid farewell with various enjoyable activities ranging from a fashion show to a snowball battle, leaving behind a memorable and enriching experience full of creativity and laughter.
Discover more about this course here.
Bullying, whether it occurs online or in-person, can have detrimental effects on both victims and bullies. This course aims to explore effective strategies for preventing all forms of bullying in educational and school environments.
The new edition of the course “How to stop bullying and cyber bullying in schools and promote social emotional learning” took place in Tenerife from 05/03/2023 to 11/03/2023. The participants came from two European countries, with Veronika and Tobias from Heinrich Heine Gymnasium Oberhausen in Germany and Annette and Sonja from Sønderrisskolen Aura in Denmark.
During our introduction day, we began by brainstorming the different types of bullying behaviors and identifying the participants involved in a bullying scenario. We also discussed the three main elements that distinguish bullying from conflict. We then shifted our focus to the victims of bullying, exploring the risk factors that make children vulnerable to bullying and strategies for prevention. We examined the issue from four different perspectives: family, school, individual, and community.
The new edition of the course “How to stop bullying and cyber bullying in schools and promote social emotional learning” took place in Tenerife from 05/03/2023 to 11/03/2023. The participants came from two European countries, with Veronika and Tobias from Heinrich Heine Gymnasium Oberhausen in Germany and Annette and Sonja from Sønderrisskolen Aura in Denmark.
During our introduction day, we began by brainstorming the different types of bullying behaviors and identifying the participants involved in a bullying scenario. We also discussed the three main elements that distinguish bullying from conflict. We then shifted our focus to the victims of bullying, exploring the risk factors that make children vulnerable to bullying and strategies for prevention. We examined the issue from four different perspectives: family, school, individual, and community.
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One of the most challenging types of bullying to address is cyberbullying, which has become increasingly prevalent due to the widespread use of the internet by young people. We engaged in practical activities to explore the world of cyberbullying, discussing the similarities and differences between traditional and cyberbullying. To better understand the experience of bullying victims, we also implemented a powerful activity that can be used to raise awareness among students, parents, and teachers.
Creating a positive classroom environment is essential for preventing bullying behaviors, which is why we delved into topics such as emotional intelligence, membership and inclusion, and collaboration. We utilized a range of non-formal and creative activities and games to ensure that the discussion was engaging and informative. Our goal was to emphasize the importance of fostering a supportive classroom environment that promotes inclusion and collaboration to prevent bullying behaviors.
Overall, it was an enriching week for all involved, with teachers returning home feeling energized and equipped with new knowledge and strategies to put in practice in their classes! ☺
Discover more about this course here.
Creating a positive classroom environment is essential for preventing bullying behaviors, which is why we delved into topics such as emotional intelligence, membership and inclusion, and collaboration. We utilized a range of non-formal and creative activities and games to ensure that the discussion was engaging and informative. Our goal was to emphasize the importance of fostering a supportive classroom environment that promotes inclusion and collaboration to prevent bullying behaviors.
Overall, it was an enriching week for all involved, with teachers returning home feeling energized and equipped with new knowledge and strategies to put in practice in their classes! ☺
Discover more about this course here.
The role of a teacher is to transfer knowledge to their students and to help them develop certain skills and abilities. On the other hand, a coach has to support and motivate its pupils by listening, asking questions and challenging them. Although these roles seem different, what if a teacher applied the rules of coaching into the classroom and became a motivator as well?
In the realm of education, a teacher's primary responsibility is to impart knowledge and facilitate the development of skills and abilities in their students. Conversely, a coach's duty is to provide guidance and encouragement to their charges, utilizing active listening, asking questions, and providing constructive challenges. The aim of this course is to explore how to integrate those two roles that might appear distinct.
This was the idea we addressed during the new edition of the course “Coaching skills for teachers, school and adult education staff” that took place in Tenerife from 12/03/2023 to 18/03/2023. The participants came from all across Europe, with Árný, Aníta, Einar and María from The University of Akureyri in Iceland, Pedro, Manuela, Ana and António from Agrupamento de Escolas Emídio Navarro in Portugal, Kimmo from Ammattiopisto Live in Finland, Gabriella from Bajai III. Béla Gimnázium in Hungary, Tanja from Osnovna šola Davorina Jenka Cerklje in Slovenia, Ewa and Lidia from Fundacja Biuro Inicjatyw Społecznych in Poland.
After exploring some tools to “coach ourselves”, the participants started to explore the main coaching skills: they first delved into the topic of Emotional Intelligence, which refers to the ability to recognize and understand not only our own emotions but also those of others. When teachers possess emotional intelligence, they can connect better with their students and guide them in managing their feelings.
Coaching involves motivating others to achieve their best selves. To enhance coaching skills, participants were taught how to set SMART goals to improve their skills effectively. Conflict management is another crucial skill in coaching that is essential in every workplace, including a classroom. It requires self-awareness and emotional control to avoid the escalation of conflict. Coaches must help their students find a solution to the problem by facilitating a dialogue, without imposing their opinions or solutions.
Still taking about coaching skills, participants went outside to practice some tools to improve teambuilding and collaboration, reflecting on the meaning of “leadership” and how important is for a coach to guide students in the group dynamics as well. It was an enriching moment, everybody was sharing their experience.
The course continued with exploring the importance of questions as a powerful tool to promote thinking, self-reflection, and the development of ideas. The course also explored the "Solution Focused Brief Coaching" model to encourage a solution-based mindset among students. We finished with a role play to put in practice all the different models of questions we learned together.
Overall, it was an enriching week filled with meaningful discussions and collaborative learning. The topics covered and the connections made in a natural and relaxing environment of Tenerife will always hold a special place in our hearts and memories!
Discover more about this course here.
In the realm of education, a teacher's primary responsibility is to impart knowledge and facilitate the development of skills and abilities in their students. Conversely, a coach's duty is to provide guidance and encouragement to their charges, utilizing active listening, asking questions, and providing constructive challenges. The aim of this course is to explore how to integrate those two roles that might appear distinct.
This was the idea we addressed during the new edition of the course “Coaching skills for teachers, school and adult education staff” that took place in Tenerife from 12/03/2023 to 18/03/2023. The participants came from all across Europe, with Árný, Aníta, Einar and María from The University of Akureyri in Iceland, Pedro, Manuela, Ana and António from Agrupamento de Escolas Emídio Navarro in Portugal, Kimmo from Ammattiopisto Live in Finland, Gabriella from Bajai III. Béla Gimnázium in Hungary, Tanja from Osnovna šola Davorina Jenka Cerklje in Slovenia, Ewa and Lidia from Fundacja Biuro Inicjatyw Społecznych in Poland.
After exploring some tools to “coach ourselves”, the participants started to explore the main coaching skills: they first delved into the topic of Emotional Intelligence, which refers to the ability to recognize and understand not only our own emotions but also those of others. When teachers possess emotional intelligence, they can connect better with their students and guide them in managing their feelings.
Coaching involves motivating others to achieve their best selves. To enhance coaching skills, participants were taught how to set SMART goals to improve their skills effectively. Conflict management is another crucial skill in coaching that is essential in every workplace, including a classroom. It requires self-awareness and emotional control to avoid the escalation of conflict. Coaches must help their students find a solution to the problem by facilitating a dialogue, without imposing their opinions or solutions.
Still taking about coaching skills, participants went outside to practice some tools to improve teambuilding and collaboration, reflecting on the meaning of “leadership” and how important is for a coach to guide students in the group dynamics as well. It was an enriching moment, everybody was sharing their experience.
The course continued with exploring the importance of questions as a powerful tool to promote thinking, self-reflection, and the development of ideas. The course also explored the "Solution Focused Brief Coaching" model to encourage a solution-based mindset among students. We finished with a role play to put in practice all the different models of questions we learned together.
Overall, it was an enriching week filled with meaningful discussions and collaborative learning. The topics covered and the connections made in a natural and relaxing environment of Tenerife will always hold a special place in our hearts and memories!
Discover more about this course here.
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Teamwork is essential for success in any organization or project. When individuals work together towards a common goal, they can achieve more than they could alone. Effective teamwork fosters collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills, leading to better decision-making and increased productivity.
Here we are with our other team! TEAM TENERIFE!
Based in Tenerife, our team consists of Alex Dragutinovic, Valeria Di Bella, Irene Clofent, Elena Lukashevich.
We are happy to work with this successful, enthusiastic, and enthusiastic team. Positive results and happy people are a testament to the power of teamwork and collaboration, and we think our team handled it pretty well.
If you would like to take part in the courses given by our experienced trainers, don’t hesitate to contact us!
Here we are with our other team! TEAM TENERIFE!
Based in Tenerife, our team consists of Alex Dragutinovic, Valeria Di Bella, Irene Clofent, Elena Lukashevich.
We are happy to work with this successful, enthusiastic, and enthusiastic team. Positive results and happy people are a testament to the power of teamwork and collaboration, and we think our team handled it pretty well.
If you would like to take part in the courses given by our experienced trainers, don’t hesitate to contact us!
Overcoming the tasks that cannot be accomplished individually as a team will increase the motivation of almost everyone and increase the determination to work. Therefore, the job of a good team is always much easier.
Meet our amazing team! TEAM PALERMO!
Based in Palermo, our team consists of Giulia Amato, Serena Sciarrotta.
We are a diverse group of individuals who are passionate about working together to achieve our goals. We are proud of our team and the work that we do! Together, we strive to provide exceptional courses and deliver outstanding results.
If you would like to take part in the courses given by our experienced trainers, don’t hesitate to contact us!
Meet our amazing team! TEAM PALERMO!
Based in Palermo, our team consists of Giulia Amato, Serena Sciarrotta.
We are a diverse group of individuals who are passionate about working together to achieve our goals. We are proud of our team and the work that we do! Together, we strive to provide exceptional courses and deliver outstanding results.
If you would like to take part in the courses given by our experienced trainers, don’t hesitate to contact us!
Preschool is seen and proclaimed by many as the most crucial and important teaching level for a student. It is their first contact with school. So, with that in mind, these are the years that kids absorb bases where they are going to utilise for the rest of their general education, learning process and even so, for the rest of their lives. Needless to say, the importance of discovering, following and putting into practice new trends is extremely high for the students' process as enrichment for teachers. This week was very positive to explore the main principles, features and benefits of the best preschool approaches.
The new edition of the course “The best for preschool teachers” took place in Palermo from 5/03/2023 to 11/03/2023. We were presented by participants from some countries in Europe, with Anna, Cecilia and Miranda from Heby Kommun in Sweden. Daphne and Ilonka from OBS Azelo in the Netherlands. Marijke, Sharon, Mia and Ine from GBS De Zandloper in Belgium. And also, Katarzyna from Zespól Placówek Oświatowych w Rabie Niżnej in Poland. And participants coming from two different latvian schools: Maija, Kristine and Laura from preschool “Zilite”, Kristine and Alise from Veselavas preschool.
The new edition of the course “The best for preschool teachers” took place in Palermo from 5/03/2023 to 11/03/2023. We were presented by participants from some countries in Europe, with Anna, Cecilia and Miranda from Heby Kommun in Sweden. Daphne and Ilonka from OBS Azelo in the Netherlands. Marijke, Sharon, Mia and Ine from GBS De Zandloper in Belgium. And also, Katarzyna from Zespól Placówek Oświatowych w Rabie Niżnej in Poland. And participants coming from two different latvian schools: Maija, Kristine and Laura from preschool “Zilite”, Kristine and Alise from Veselavas preschool.
As we normally tend to do, we start the courses with activities to cut the first turf by giving the opportunity to the participants for sharing their expectations and contributions in this week. As also, we presented the Italian preschool model which opened a door for the members, by presenting a little bit of their work, which consisted in showing us her educational establishment, school schedule, their country model, the types of activities they do during the day, what and how they teach and some personal technical skills. We always think this is a perfect moment for all of us to explore wider and understand other preschool methods in Europe compared to the Italian model.
On the second day, we presented the Montessori model. The best way to explain was by having this excellent opportunity to visit, experience a class day and acknowledge this successful group of schools in Italy (this particular one was Istituto Internazionale Maria Montessori, Palermo) that follow this model and maintain the name, of the italian educator, philosopher, child neuropsychiatrist and scientist, Maria Montessori, the one who created this method. These types of schools are distinguished by a method where the children receive the chance to have some freedom and autonomy to create, discover, experiment, learn spontaneously, in a way that they express their personality and desires. Everyone saw how happy, integrated and intuitive the kids were during the classes, which resulted in a very positive reaction by the participants and also gave a good exchange of ideas between all teachers. We really have to thank Istituto Internazionale Maria Montessori for receiving us so well!
The day after this contact with Montessori, we turned back to some theory, principles and new concepts, to explore non-formal education. However, this preschool method is based a lot on practical tasks, which means, that the best way to understand and respect this process was by doing some activities and games.
It was about time to do a second visit, although in this situation we went to Palma Nana Association where we saw the wonderful pratique of outdoor education. On this day we had a great time and made contact between big natural green spaces where the participants totally understood and felt how cheerful and fortunate the kids were with this teaching method. This morning was intended to give a reflection on how extremely important it is for a child's development to be in contact with nature, feel the authenticity of the real world and get out of some kind of bubble that is specially promoted by the new technologies and is getting bigger and bigger.
In order to finalise our visits, we went to Istituto Libertà. This school is a completely different type of the other two, in different words, it was a classical Italian preschool. The aim of this visit was to give the participants the chance to compare all these three styles, more specifically the infrastructures, the students' behaviour and the teaching methods.
On the second day, we presented the Montessori model. The best way to explain was by having this excellent opportunity to visit, experience a class day and acknowledge this successful group of schools in Italy (this particular one was Istituto Internazionale Maria Montessori, Palermo) that follow this model and maintain the name, of the italian educator, philosopher, child neuropsychiatrist and scientist, Maria Montessori, the one who created this method. These types of schools are distinguished by a method where the children receive the chance to have some freedom and autonomy to create, discover, experiment, learn spontaneously, in a way that they express their personality and desires. Everyone saw how happy, integrated and intuitive the kids were during the classes, which resulted in a very positive reaction by the participants and also gave a good exchange of ideas between all teachers. We really have to thank Istituto Internazionale Maria Montessori for receiving us so well!
The day after this contact with Montessori, we turned back to some theory, principles and new concepts, to explore non-formal education. However, this preschool method is based a lot on practical tasks, which means, that the best way to understand and respect this process was by doing some activities and games.
It was about time to do a second visit, although in this situation we went to Palma Nana Association where we saw the wonderful pratique of outdoor education. On this day we had a great time and made contact between big natural green spaces where the participants totally understood and felt how cheerful and fortunate the kids were with this teaching method. This morning was intended to give a reflection on how extremely important it is for a child's development to be in contact with nature, feel the authenticity of the real world and get out of some kind of bubble that is specially promoted by the new technologies and is getting bigger and bigger.
In order to finalise our visits, we went to Istituto Libertà. This school is a completely different type of the other two, in different words, it was a classical Italian preschool. The aim of this visit was to give the participants the chance to compare all these three styles, more specifically the infrastructures, the students' behaviour and the teaching methods.
Another week comes to end and it is time for the teachers to get back home and work with a luggage carried with some new tools, perspectives, memories and experiences.
Discover more about this course here.
Discover more about this course here.
Critical thinking, autonomy, entrepreneurship and leadership mindset is something that students should develop more in their learning process. Creativity is a big key for this and also something that we all in one way or another have in ourselves (some people more than others), but if we never challenge and practise these characteristics with our own selves, it will be more difficult to create and find successful leaders and entrepreneurs. The aim of this course was always clear, and we tried to facilitate it by giving our participants hints and advice on how to foster motivation in students, how to teach them to deal with failure, be creative and determined.
The course “Teaching Entrepreneurship and Leadership” took place in Palermo from 26/02/2023 to 4/03/2023. We had participants from some various countries in Europe: Antti from Salon Lukio in Finland, Feike from Sint Ursula instituut in Belgium, Jochim and Jeanette from Westminster Law School, University of Westminster in England and with four members from Center of Excellence in Split-Dalmatia in Croatia, Ana, Ruzica, Ivana and Natalija.
Entrepreneurship can be interpreted and defined from a lot of perspectives, with this said, we started to absorb the erudition that each participant has by listening to them, on what they think entrepreneurship is. With this in mind, we were capable of starting to analyse different types and characteristics that make a perfect and not so perfect entrepreneur as so the various methods and mindsets that they use to lead a team or to concretize their goals. We concluded that one very important point in entrepreneurship and also something that should be implemented in the student’s heads is demonstrating that failure is something natural, everyone fails and people learn with mistakes. If this culture ends and starts to be more normalised, students will achieve more confidence to express their thoughts.
Also on this first day, the participants had the opportunity to evaluate their entrepreneur potential from an online questionnaire and right after they put themselves as entrepreneurs, by selling in a very convincing way, why any student should apply to study in their school. We gotta say that we hear very convincing points from everyone!
In order to understand the ideas of each entrepreneur, as conditions to go forward, in the second day we presented a model called SMART (this one, tries to understand in a very complete way if the goal is achievable) and another one, more related to organising plans on how this process is going to be developed, the CANVAS model. Our methodology in every course is to provide the interactiveness with all the participants. We do that with some activities to give them the opportunity to express their knowledge with each other. The activity that standed out the most was with the second model mentioned, CANVAS, where the teachers had the chance to choose between two companies and had to explain the business process with this model.
One thing that is to bear in mind as an entrepreneur is creativity. This feature gets richer by putting someone in a position where they really have to use it. Having said that, we did some activities to exercise this part for every participant. Fortunately we saw many teachers developing this task very well!
The world is surrounded by bosses, but not every boss is a leader. By saying this, we analyse what distinguishes them, also what defines a good one and the good attributes that can give to a team. A leader is not someone who gives you orders, but is someone that encourages, teaches, accompanies and helps you to find the track for the good success of a group. We hear from the participant’s leaders that they admire and the reason for choosing these noticeables persons.
Finally, we look over for a very important skill in an Entrepreneur, assertiveness. By this, we tried to explain that a person with this skill is better balanced from someone who only is passive, passive-aggressive or aggressive. Especially from this last one, which is very different and shouldn’t be confused.
At the end of this week, we ended with a sensation that time was a little short for these participants, only because everybody contributed and gave us so many interesting perspectives that we felt it could extend a little more. But, we believe that all this knowledge will be very well implied in their countries!
The course “Teaching Entrepreneurship and Leadership” took place in Palermo from 26/02/2023 to 4/03/2023. We had participants from some various countries in Europe: Antti from Salon Lukio in Finland, Feike from Sint Ursula instituut in Belgium, Jochim and Jeanette from Westminster Law School, University of Westminster in England and with four members from Center of Excellence in Split-Dalmatia in Croatia, Ana, Ruzica, Ivana and Natalija.
Entrepreneurship can be interpreted and defined from a lot of perspectives, with this said, we started to absorb the erudition that each participant has by listening to them, on what they think entrepreneurship is. With this in mind, we were capable of starting to analyse different types and characteristics that make a perfect and not so perfect entrepreneur as so the various methods and mindsets that they use to lead a team or to concretize their goals. We concluded that one very important point in entrepreneurship and also something that should be implemented in the student’s heads is demonstrating that failure is something natural, everyone fails and people learn with mistakes. If this culture ends and starts to be more normalised, students will achieve more confidence to express their thoughts.
Also on this first day, the participants had the opportunity to evaluate their entrepreneur potential from an online questionnaire and right after they put themselves as entrepreneurs, by selling in a very convincing way, why any student should apply to study in their school. We gotta say that we hear very convincing points from everyone!
In order to understand the ideas of each entrepreneur, as conditions to go forward, in the second day we presented a model called SMART (this one, tries to understand in a very complete way if the goal is achievable) and another one, more related to organising plans on how this process is going to be developed, the CANVAS model. Our methodology in every course is to provide the interactiveness with all the participants. We do that with some activities to give them the opportunity to express their knowledge with each other. The activity that standed out the most was with the second model mentioned, CANVAS, where the teachers had the chance to choose between two companies and had to explain the business process with this model.
One thing that is to bear in mind as an entrepreneur is creativity. This feature gets richer by putting someone in a position where they really have to use it. Having said that, we did some activities to exercise this part for every participant. Fortunately we saw many teachers developing this task very well!
The world is surrounded by bosses, but not every boss is a leader. By saying this, we analyse what distinguishes them, also what defines a good one and the good attributes that can give to a team. A leader is not someone who gives you orders, but is someone that encourages, teaches, accompanies and helps you to find the track for the good success of a group. We hear from the participant’s leaders that they admire and the reason for choosing these noticeables persons.
Finally, we look over for a very important skill in an Entrepreneur, assertiveness. By this, we tried to explain that a person with this skill is better balanced from someone who only is passive, passive-aggressive or aggressive. Especially from this last one, which is very different and shouldn’t be confused.
At the end of this week, we ended with a sensation that time was a little short for these participants, only because everybody contributed and gave us so many interesting perspectives that we felt it could extend a little more. But, we believe that all this knowledge will be very well implied in their countries!
Discover more about this course here.
Research shows that creativity is an important dimension of learning. creative thinking is vital for the acquisition of knowledge because environments conducive to the development of creativity help children develop positive attitudes towards learning and are effective motivators that make learning fun.
The new edition of the course “Creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving in the classroom” took place in Bologna from 19/02/2023 to 26/02/2023. The participants came from all across Europe, with Urszula Morawska, Ewa Jerzykowska-Zagórska , Katarzyna Breczko from Szkoła Podstawowa nr 9 im. 42 Pułku Piechoty w Białymstoku in Poland, Joanna McInerney Gerard Cullen from College of FET Ennis Campus in Ireland, Meike Schmalenbach and Nicole Schönhals from OSW Bochum and, Andreas Roestel from Gymnasium Steglitz in Germany, Iva Cláudia Cardoso Tavares, Vanessa Mesquita Rocha, Elsa Maria da Mota Rodrigues, Bruna Morais Quintela from OSMOPE and Sandrina Covelo Raminhos, Margarida Maria Cordes Correia Curto, Carla Maria Pereira Vairinhos, Tiago Miguel Simões Ribeiro from Agrupamento de Escolas Emídio Navarro in Portugal.
First, the participants began by learning about the undeniable skills of life in the 21st century. In this part, the participants focused on the concepts of critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication, which we refer to as 4C, and shared their personal experiences. What we wanted to discuss here was how different thinking skills are from each other, how they handle the current situation and problems, and what different ways of communication are preferred.
Secondly, certain challenges were presented to the participants that would enable them to understand how to overcome different and unexpected obstacles with the right strategies. For example, thanks to the different methods, the participants were able to put “lateral thinking” into practice. Individually, it was realized that this application could be used in different areas of education, from the scientific field to language learning, and could be used as an efficient application tool for students to think outside the box
Moving to visual strategies, participants experienced new activities which could be used to stimulate students' creative expression and could be a basis for brainstorming or discussing their ideas. We challenged an “only-art” perception of what “visual thinking” encompasses, by proposing an innovative and digital perspective.
In our lives, where technology includes every day, we realized that students are often exposed to a lot of wrong information. Therefore, another topic we wanted to address was critical thinking skills. Participants participated in reasoning, questioning, and debating activities for different situations that could occur in the classroom to help students be active and aware of the knowledge they had acquired.
Finishing the course, everyone had a chance to create a personalized display of their training and cultural journey in Bologna and, we said goodbye to a week full of laughter, creativity, and new experiences!
Discover more about this course here.
The new edition of the course “Creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving in the classroom” took place in Bologna from 19/02/2023 to 26/02/2023. The participants came from all across Europe, with Urszula Morawska, Ewa Jerzykowska-Zagórska , Katarzyna Breczko from Szkoła Podstawowa nr 9 im. 42 Pułku Piechoty w Białymstoku in Poland, Joanna McInerney Gerard Cullen from College of FET Ennis Campus in Ireland, Meike Schmalenbach and Nicole Schönhals from OSW Bochum and, Andreas Roestel from Gymnasium Steglitz in Germany, Iva Cláudia Cardoso Tavares, Vanessa Mesquita Rocha, Elsa Maria da Mota Rodrigues, Bruna Morais Quintela from OSMOPE and Sandrina Covelo Raminhos, Margarida Maria Cordes Correia Curto, Carla Maria Pereira Vairinhos, Tiago Miguel Simões Ribeiro from Agrupamento de Escolas Emídio Navarro in Portugal.
First, the participants began by learning about the undeniable skills of life in the 21st century. In this part, the participants focused on the concepts of critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication, which we refer to as 4C, and shared their personal experiences. What we wanted to discuss here was how different thinking skills are from each other, how they handle the current situation and problems, and what different ways of communication are preferred.
Secondly, certain challenges were presented to the participants that would enable them to understand how to overcome different and unexpected obstacles with the right strategies. For example, thanks to the different methods, the participants were able to put “lateral thinking” into practice. Individually, it was realized that this application could be used in different areas of education, from the scientific field to language learning, and could be used as an efficient application tool for students to think outside the box
Moving to visual strategies, participants experienced new activities which could be used to stimulate students' creative expression and could be a basis for brainstorming or discussing their ideas. We challenged an “only-art” perception of what “visual thinking” encompasses, by proposing an innovative and digital perspective.
In our lives, where technology includes every day, we realized that students are often exposed to a lot of wrong information. Therefore, another topic we wanted to address was critical thinking skills. Participants participated in reasoning, questioning, and debating activities for different situations that could occur in the classroom to help students be active and aware of the knowledge they had acquired.
Finishing the course, everyone had a chance to create a personalized display of their training and cultural journey in Bologna and, we said goodbye to a week full of laughter, creativity, and new experiences!
Discover more about this course here.
Regardless of your profession, one of the ways to reach the result in the shortest and most efficient way is good teamwork. A good team is behind successful work, and good works always stand in front of a good team.
We are here with our team members. TEAM BOLOGNA!
Based in Bologna, our team consists of Francesco Tarantino, Sara Natalini, Isabel Martinez, Susanna Esposito, and Martina Granata.
Each member of our team has developed themselves in different fields, had the opportunity to try their experiences in the various areas. They are ready to share the new information they have learned with you, our esteemed participants.
If you would like to take part in the courses given by our experienced trainers, don’t hesitate to contact us!
We are here with our team members. TEAM BOLOGNA!
Based in Bologna, our team consists of Francesco Tarantino, Sara Natalini, Isabel Martinez, Susanna Esposito, and Martina Granata.
Each member of our team has developed themselves in different fields, had the opportunity to try their experiences in the various areas. They are ready to share the new information they have learned with you, our esteemed participants.
If you would like to take part in the courses given by our experienced trainers, don’t hesitate to contact us!
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