Split – Maximizing Student Success through Social-Emotional Learning: A Practical Guide for Educators

Course Description

Understanding Emotions: Definitions, Theories, and Key Perspectives

This course begins by exploring what emotions truly are. Participants will examine major definitions, theories, and psychological approaches that explain how emotions shape human behavior and learning. This foundation helps educators better understand the emotional experiences of both students and teachers.

Educators will be guided through the different levels of emotional awareness, gaining insight into how emotions develop and how they can be recognized more clearly in oneself and others. This section highlights why awareness is the first step toward emotional balance and effective teaching.

Teachers often face situations that trigger strong emotions. This module provides practical strategies for dealing with difficult emotional responses, enabling participants to maintain composure, reduce stress, and model emotional regulation for students.

Participants will explore the roots of emotional intelligence (EI), tracing its development and its increasing relevance in educational settings. The scientific foundations of socio-emotional intelligence will be presented, offering a deeper understanding of how EI supports learning, communication, and classroom relationships.

SEL as a Core Component of Education

Socio-emotional learning (SEL) is an essential part of human development and modern education. Participants will learn about the five key SEL competency areas and explore how SEL contributes to healthier identities, stronger relationships, and more supportive classroom communities.

Integrating SEL into School Prevention Programs

Through examples and practical guidance, educators will discover how SEL principles can be embedded into prevention initiatives within their schools. Attention will be given to designing activities that promote emotional growth while reducing behavioral challenges.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this Erasmus+ teacher training course, participants will:

• Deepen their understanding of emotions and their influence on behavior, self-perception, and interpersonal relationships.
• Gain insight into the scientific foundations and educational relevance of SEL.
• Strengthen their knowledge, skills, and attitudes across the five core areas of socio-emotional competence.
• Learn effective strategies for helping students develop healthy identities, regulate emotions, pursue meaningful goals, and build supportive relationships.
  Improve their ability to teach empathy, responsible decision-making, and prosocial behavior.
• Understand how to incorporate SEL into school prevention and wellness programs through practical, easy-to-apply group activities.

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!