Inspiring Learning: Cultivating Curiosity and Motivation

Description

Concept by Marta Mandolini

Modern classrooms often struggle to maintain engagement and motivation among students, parents, and teachers. A lack of creativity, curiosity, and meaningful connections can result in disengagement and a less welcoming learning environment.

This course equips educators with the tools and strategies to create a motivating atmosphere that fosters creativity, engagement, and a sense of belonging for everyone involved.

Participants will learn contemporary techniques to design strategic lesson plans and manage all aspects of teaching, from classroom dynamics to communication with parents.

Throughout the course, participants will explore innovative activities to enhance peer interactions, build stronger relationships, and develop effective gamified practices.

The program also delves into creating a school culture of acceptance and appreciation, where individuality is celebrated, and every person feels valued and inspired.

By the end of the course, participants will be empowered to transform their classrooms into stimulating, inclusive spaces that inspire creativity, curiosity, and authentic self-expression, cultivating a positive and thriving educational environment.

What is included

 Unmatched Support: full day chat assistance

 Fully Fundable: tailored on Erasmus+ budgets

 Flexibility Guaranteed: easy changes with minimal restrictions

 360° experience: from coffee breaks to cultural visits

 Post-Course Training: 100€ voucher on 40+ online courses

Learning outcomes

The course will help participants to:

  • Create a welcoming environment where students, parents, and teachers feel valued and engaged;
  • Stimulate creativity and curiosity;
  • Strengthen classroom management to foster collaboration and respect;
  • Enhance communication skills for effective parent-teacher partnerships;
  • Use gamified learning to boost student engagement and motivation;
  • Reflect on teaching practices to improve classroom dynamics;
  • Embrace and celebrate student diversity.

Tentative schedule

Day 1 – Embracing our unique journeys

  • Introduction to the course, the school, and the external week activities;
  • Icebreaker activities;
  • Presentations of the participants’ schools;
  • Engaging with our differences: Maskagramma activity;
  • Communicating without words;
  • Decoding messages: cracking the code activity.

Day 2 – Nurturing harmony in the classroom

  • Building a positive and motivating environment: strategies and approaches;
  • Embracing movement: interactive activities with music;
  • Exploring harmony: engaging group exercises;
  • Leadership challenge: team dynamics;
  • Comparing speaking styles: a dynamic exploration.

Day 3 – Inspiring motivation for everyone

  • Energizing start: awakening through music;
  • Deep dive into different types of motivation;
  • Brainstorming session: examples of motivation in action;
  • Leveraging short stories to spark motivation;
  • Transforming stories into theatrical creations;
  • Innovative ideas for revitalizing classroom routines.

Day 4 – Collaboration + creation = motivation

  • Gentle morning routines to set the tone;
  • Collaborative project: “Our vision is my vision”;
  • Memory and competition: engaging music circle;
  • Boosting motivation: creative structures with teamwork;
  • Jacobson relaxation technique for mindfulness.

Day 5 – Motivation beyond the classroom

  • Kickstart your day: Happy yoga for positivity;
  • Dynamic movement: engaging activities to shape your space;
  • Embracing gratitude: a session on “I am thankful”;
  • Activity design: create an engaging lesson for your classroom;
  • Wrap-up: final thoughts and recommended motivation apps.

Day 6 – Course closure and cultural activities

  • Course evaluation: round-up of acquired competencies, feedback, and discussion;
  • Awarding of the course Certificate of Attendance;
  • Excursion and other external cultural activities.

Dates and locations

You can register for any date, even if it's not yet confirmed, especially if you're interested in courses several weeks away. Once we have a few more enrollments, we will confirm the date. If we are unable to confirm it, we will offer you alternative options.

Seville

Price: 480€*
OID: E10247545
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    27 Jan - 1 Feb 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    24 Feb - 1 Mar 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    24-29 Mar 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    28 Apr - 3 May 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    26-31 May 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    23-28 Jun 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    28 Jul - 2 Aug 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    25-30 Aug 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    22-27 Sep 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    27 Oct - 1 Nov 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    24-29 Nov 2025

Seville (480€*)

  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    27 Jan - 1 Feb 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    24 Feb - 1 Mar 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    24-29 Mar 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    28 Apr - 3 May 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    26-31 May 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    23-28 Jun 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    28 Jul - 2 Aug 2025
  • Open to enrollments
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    25-30 Aug 2025
  • Open to enrollments
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    22-27 Sep 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    27 Oct - 1 Nov 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    24-29 Nov 2025

Cultural Activities

  • A half-day or full-day tour on Saturday

*A 60 € late registration fee will be applied if you register less than 8 weeks before the course start date.
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