Brač – Nurturing Holistic Educators: Glamping Workshop
Location: Brač, Croatia
Broadening your holistic approach to education
Step into a one-of-a-kind educational retreat. Escape the city lights and embrace the tranquility of nature at a glamping site on the island of Brač. Designed for educators who want to take a holistic approach to teaching. We recognize that teaching extends beyond textbooks, and this program is designed to empower educators with the skills necessary for an enriching and holistic teaching experience. This retreat is where professional growth meets a bit of soul-recharging, set against the beautiful backdrop of Brač´s natural charm.
Perfect Your Holistic Teaching Skills
In this course, participants will hone their critical thinking abilities, fostering an environment that encourages students to do the same. Exercises tailored to promote critical thinking will be explored, empowering teachers to instill this essential skill in their students. Additionally, participants will delve into a spectrum of soft skills encompassing adaptability, attitude, communication, creative thinking, teamwork, decision-making, and conflict resolution. These skills not only facilitate working with students of diverse needs but also empower teachers in mixed-ability classrooms.
Boost Emotional Intelligence
The world is becoming increasingly fast-paced and we, as well as our students, live our lives not only in the physical reality but in the digital one as well. While this gives ample benefits, there are also innumerable drawbacks. With the emergence of AI chatbots and the omnipresence of social media, opportunities for developing social and emotional intelligence in students are dwindling and educators are faced with the need to incorporate the development of these skills in their teaching, whether their curricula include it or not.
Body movement and body intelligence
Utilizing movement as a form of expression and communication is a powerful way to connect with oneself and others. Movement can encompass a wide range of activities, from dance and physical gestures to mindful body language. Here is an exploration of how movement can be incorporated into personal development and the enhancement of soft skills.
Movement inherently involves adaptability and flexibility, both physically and mentally. Learning different movement styles or participating in varied activities encourages individuals to adapt to new challenges and embrace change. This adaptability extends beyond the physical realm, fostering an open mindset to new experiences and perspectives.
Learning outcomes:
- Understand and promote holistic teaching skills for personal and student development.
- Build strong connections with students and colleagues by developing emotional intelligence.
- Enhance self-awareness, emotional control, and overall communication skills.
- Develop the skills necessary for improved adaptability, attitude, communication, creative thinking, teamwork, decision-making, and time management.
The Course Fee of 80€ per day Includes:
- Full programme of study sessions ( minimum 35 hours per week );
- Course materials;
- Certificate of attendance;
- Europass, on request
- Learning Agreement, on request
- Visits to local institutions;
- Personalized support;
- Expertise of Local Provider on location during the mobility;
- Free WIFI internet;
- Coffee and tea breaks;
- Administration cost.
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