Split – Collaboration, Teamwork & Classroom Teambuilding: Strengthening Connections Among Students

Course Description

Strengthen cooperation within your classroom community

With the rapid evolution of 21st-century technology, many young people have become increasingly disconnected from their peers and environment. This Erasmus+ KA1 course was created for teachers who feel it is the right moment to rebuild meaningful connections among their students and bring attention to their overall well-being. Cooperative learning enhances student performance, expands social networks, and encourages appreciation of different viewpoints—making it an essential element of a supportive learning setting. Our experienced Erasmus trainers and specialists in psychology will guide you through collaborative approaches that enrich classroom practice and contribute to preventing early school dropout.

Support healthy group dynamics & prioritize student well-being

A central focus of the course is nurturing well-being within the classroom by strengthening group cohesion, which lies at the heart of effective teaching. Techniques involving mindfulness and stress regulation help both educators and learners remain grounded, attentive, and emotionally centered. Because diversity and inclusion are integral to teamwork, we will demonstrate how to cultivate a joyful classroom atmosphere where differences are valued, engagement is high, and students feel welcomed and safe. As inherently social beings, students thrive when empathy is encouraged, relationships are nurtured, and a sense of belonging is reinforced. By weaving mindfulness into daily routines and addressing sources of stress, teachers can build a classroom environment that reduces the risk of early school leaving and keeps learners connected, motivated, and content.

Increase student motivation, focus and self-assurance

Participants will take part in practical activities that contribute to a vibrant and balanced classroom—one in which students remain attentive, involved, and relaxed. Ultimately, we will explore creative lesson planning strategies that emphasize teamwork, inclusion, and active listening. The course highlights mental health and emotional well-being, enabling both teachers and students to develop empathy, share a sense of connection, and strengthen group dynamics. You will learn how to support these goals through healthy competition, conflict prevention and resolution strategies, and confidence-building techniques.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will develop the following competences:

• Become familiar with key definitions and theoretical foundations of team dynamics.
• Learn techniques that promote calmness in the classroom and reinforce belonging and empathy.
• Understand how to build strong relationships and effective teamwork among students.
• Identify and address common challenges that arise in group work.
• Recognize and support leadership roles within the classroom community.
• Organize and manage tasks and small projects within a team setting.
• Encourage students to collaborate effectively, especially in small-group or pair-based arrangements.
• Use games and structured activities to inspire teamwork and motivation, while reducing early school leaving.
• Stimulate concentration and alertness through brain-activation exercises.
• Apply dynamic lesson-planning strategies to enhance engagement.
• Explore the importance of motivation in healthy group dynamics.
• Strengthen soft skills through drama-based activities and storytelling
• Integrate mindfulness and stress-management practices to help students remain focused, regulated, and emotionally secure, fostering a positive and productive learning atmosphere. 

The Course Fee Includes:

• Free Split walking tour – with the local expert guide (included);
• 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 costs.

Work on your professional and personal development under Erasmus+ network, build strong relationships with your colleagues from all over Europe and explore amazing culture and nature in Croatia’s beautiful city of Split!