Split – Teaching for Inclusion: Developing Empathy and Critical Thinking in Students

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course empowers educators to create truly inclusive and mindful classrooms by integrating empathy, critical thinking, and intercultural awareness. Participants will explore how to foster gratitude, presence, and thoughtful responses rather than automatic reactions, promoting a positive learning environment and reducing bullying.

Teaching Empathy & Mindfulness

Through practical exercises, discussions, and outdoor learning, teachers will learn to model empathy and mindfulness for students. Participants will reflect on their own behaviors and communication styles, fostering a classroom culture that encourages respect, open-mindedness, and collaboration.

Critical Thinking & Soft Skills

The course emphasizes the development of critical thinking skills, both for teachers and students. By exploring diverse perspectives, teachers will learn how to facilitate meaningful conversations and help students navigate differences thoughtfully. Soft skills such as teamwork, collaboration, and social awareness will be reinforced, supporting the inclusion of students with varying needs and abilities.

Promoting Inclusion & Cultural Diversity

Celebrating cultural diversity and recognizing individual strengths in the classroom is at the heart of this course. Teachers will examine best practices, address challenges, and learn mindful approaches to foster inclusion, versatility, and integration of special needs students.

Instructor

The course is led by Dario Caljkusic, a psychologist and mindfulness instructor with an Honors degree from Lewis & Clark College, USA. Dario’s engaging and introspective teaching style has received outstanding feedback from previous participants:

“Thank you so much for the most exciting course. You have been a fantastic, motivating teacher.” – Jane, Mette, Ditte & Lise-Lotte, Denmark

Course Fee Includes

• Free Split walking tour
  
• Full programme of study sessions (minimum 25 hours per week)
  
• Course materials
  
• Certificate of attendance
  
• Europass
  
• Learning Agreement & Quality Agreement
  
• Visits to local institutions
  
• Personalized support
  
• Expertise of local representative on location
  
• Free Wi-Fi
  
• Coffee and tea breaks
  
• Administration costs

Join us in Split, Croatia, and experience inclusion and diversity in practice, gaining practical tools to transform your classroom into a mindful and empathetic learning environment.

📍 Location: Erasmus Courses Croatia Split 

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