Split – Collaboration, Teamwork & Teambuilding: Strengthening Bonds Within Your Classroom

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Nurture cooperation among your students

In today’s rapidly evolving digital era, many young people find themselves increasingly disconnected from those around them. To help bridge this gap, we created this Erasmus+ KA1 course for teachers who believe it is time to rebuild meaningful connections among their students and support their emotional well-being. Teamwork enhances student performance, fosters supportive peer networks, and broadens understanding of diverse viewpoints—making it an essential element of modern education. Our experienced Erasmus trainers and psychological experts will guide you in enriching your teaching practice through collaborative strategies that can also help prevent early school leaving.

Promote healthy group dynamics & prioritize well-being

A central focus of this course is improving the overall well-being within the classroom by strengthening group cohesion—one of the key foundations of effective learning environments. Mindfulness and stress-reduction techniques play an important role in this process, helping both students and teachers remain calm, attentive, and emotionally aware. Because diversity and inclusion are core aspects of teamwork, we will explore how to design a classroom atmosphere where differences are appreciated, engagement is high, and students feel comfortable and supported. As inherently social beings, students thrive when empathy, trust, and belonging are nurtured. By incorporating mindfulness practices and recognizing stress triggers, you will learn how to cultivate a safe and motivating space that keeps students connected to school and reduces dropout risk.

Increase students’ motivation and self-confidence

Through a series of practical activities, we will build a classroom environment where learners are attentive, motivated, and relaxed. Special emphasis will be placed on designing lesson plans that integrate teamwork, active listening, and cooperative tasks. The goal is to promote mental well-being for both teachers and students, ensuring the classroom becomes a place where strong bonds, empathy, and healthy group dynamics can flourish. You will also discover how to implement constructive competition, prevent conflicts, support conflict resolution, and ultimately help students develop greater confidence.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Participants will develop the ability to:

• Understand key definitions and theories related to team dynamics
• Apply relaxation techniques in the classroom and build empathy and belonging
• Strengthen positive relationships and teamwork among students
• Identify common teamwork challenges
• Promote leadership skills within the classroom
• Organize project-based tasks effectively in group settings
• Encourage collaboration, particularly in small-group interactions and pair work
• Use games and activities to build teamwork, motivation, and reduce early school leaving
• Stimulate focus and attention through brain-activating exercises
• Implement dynamic and engaging lesson planning
• Recognize the role of motivation in group dynamics
• Practice soft skills through storytelling and drama
• Integrate mindfulness and stress-management techniques to create calm, emotionally supportive classroom environments

THE COURSE FEE INCLUDES

• Free Split walking tour – with the local expert guide (included);
• Full programme of study sessions (minimum 25 hours per week);
• Course materials;
• Certificate of attendance;
• Europass, on request
• Learning Agreement, on request
• Corporate/discount accommodation prices ;
• 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!

📍 Location: Erasmus Courses Croatia Split 

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