Erasmus+ Training

What does a classroom management strategies do?

Target Group – Teachers of primary and secondary educational institutions and vocational training institutions.

Objectives –One of the major objectives of the course is to provide participants with the knowledge of how to build a classroom environment that promotes positive attitudes and collaboration spirit between students and teachers. The course will deal with conflict management in the classroom and will focus on communicative approach to the issues faced in the classroom. The training course will not only provide the participants with valuable information, latest research results and effective strategies to be implemented on daily basis, but it will also be designed as a safe place for a discussion – for participants to share their ideas, express their concerns and solve recurring problems in cooperation with their colleagues.

Methodology – This training course designed specially for secondary school and vocational school teachers offers broad theoretical background and hands-on activities.

The training course will consist of the following activities:

• Professional seminars that will be conducted by recognized experts in the field. The emphasis will be put on the purpose of career consultancy, CV and motivation letter writing and career tests;
• A number of workshops in order put the knowledge gained during the seminars into practice;
• Informal discussions among the participants and recognized experts in the field, sharing of personal experience during informal coffee breaks, lunches, dinners, an opportunity to observe the work of professionals in the sector of career consultancy in the informal environment.

As an option, this course could be implemented in an innovative way by a certified facilitator who will use the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® (LSP) methodology.

Detailed Description – The training offers the opportunity to participants to learn about the causes for students’ negative and/or disruptive behaviours and proposes diverse strategies to deal with them effectively. Moreover, the training will also help to acquire tools and knowledge of how to ensure supportive communication in the classroom. One of the key features of the training program is the focus on the latest neurobiological research in the field, essential for a common understanding of (disruptive) learning. The course will propose strategies of how to help the learner focus on the tasks and engage in classroom activities, also how to avoid negative emotional release. Art education in its various forms can become a powerful tool in handling these type of issues.

Training Outcomes – After the training, attendees are expected to expand their knowledge of challenges faced in regards to classroom management and become able to find the right approach to these problems. Also, to become able to use critical thinking and skills gained during the seminars in order to solve difficulties and problems faced at work on daily basis. An important part of the training course in is the knowledge shared by local highly experienced experts successfully working in the field. Future and present education specialists will definitely be able to put the valuable tips received during the training into practice. This training will also expand participants’ career opportunities, as they will bring home experience and knowledge from abroad that will make them more prospective employees not only at their home country but also in the international labour market.