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Erasmus Training Courses for School Staff

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No	Course Title	Duration	Intro/ Purpose	Aims	Indicative Content	Groups	Dates
1	English for Educators (intermediate)	7 days	The course provides participants with a detailed understanding of the English language (intermediate level). Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate an improved performance in both written and oral English through the use of the in-house intermediate level resource packs.	To raise students’ general English level. To improve students’ accuracy and fluency when writing and speaking. To develop their listening and reading comprehension skills.	Grammar – Presentation and practice of grammatical items characteristic of an intermediate – level user. Speaking – Practice of oral language Listening – comprehension tasks Writing – Accuracy, syntax, coherence, organization Reading – comprehension tasks Discipline – specific terminology for educators	Preschool, primary and secondary, vocational teachers	Flexible – In agreement with the School
2	Preparation & Implementation of Erasmus projects	7 days	This course is designed for those involved in programme management and coordination providing expertise in dealing with the management and the demands of reporting and monitoring Erasmus projects.	To provide knowledge of Erasmus project reporting. To understand the importance of project monitoring. To become familiar with evaluation tools for s project.	Project management Reporting on Erasmus projects Tools for efficient monitoring & evaluation Financial risks Evaluation of projects Dissemination of materials	Preschool, primary and secondary, vocational teachers
3	Educational Leadership & Management	7 days	This course is of interest to people in the wider field of education and educational leadership roles. There are opportunities for developing soft skills and learning how to utilise leadership tool-kits to impact on workplace development.	To understand the impact of social policy and culture on educational leadership. To identify the change factors that enable an organisation to move forward more effectively.	Management debates Educational change and economy Seminal and contemporary leadership theories Coaching and generating organisational change Evidenced Based Outcomes model	Preschool, primary and secondary, vocational teachers
4	Entrepreneurship in Education	7 days	Entrepreneurship education is a lifelong learning process, starting as early as primary school and progressing through all levels of education. This course is designed for those wishing to learn about entepreneurship and teach elements of entrepreneurship in the classroom.	To understand the concept and the types of entrepreneurship. To comprehend how entrepreneurship applies in education. To develop skills in teaching entrepreneurship in education.	Entrepreneurship in school education Building soft skills in an Entrepreneurship environment Play, creativity and innovation Experimentation and reflection The role of Continuous professional development	Preschool, primary and secondary, vocational teachers
5	Comparative Education	7 days	Those who operate within the broad field of education must be able to recognise differing educational systems. This course aims to develop that knowledge, encouraging trainees to relate the course to their nation’s own educational provision, and examine how it compares to other systems on offer.	To develop knowledge on different educational systems. To enhance critical understanding of different educational paradigms. To examine how educational provision differs among countries.	Theories of Comparative Education Purposes of Schooling Educational Access Educational Accountability Globalisation	Preschool, primary and secondary, vocational teachers
6	Career Counselling	7 days	Teachers should encourage the student to discover knowledge, to learn how to learn. Teachers have multiple roles to perform, not only to teach but also to provide the right career guidance to the students, setting them up for future success. A comprehensive career counselling training for teachers is the critical bridge to help them provide their students the best support.	To share good practices and innovative tools and resources to match the growing needs of students and parents in the classroom and beyond. To learn effective ways to help students define their goals based on their interests, abilities, and finances. To learn how they could design “soft skills training” for children and how they could use drama therapy to improve job related skills.	Introduction to vocational guidance Theories of professional development Psychometric tools and questionnaires of orientation Practices to enhance soft skills training The barriers and bridges to find your “professional ID” Experiential activities: Designing career counselling sessions	Preschool, primary and secondary, vocational teachers
7	Inclusive Education	7 days	The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the theoretical framework, legislation, provisions and support framework in the field of special educational needs but also to develop critical thinking around the concept of inclusion.	To demonstrate understanding of learning diversity. To demonstrate understanding of removing barriers.	Labels of difference Special learning difficulties Autistic disorders Principles of inclusive education Inclusive curriculums	Secondary & vocational teachers
8	Intercultural Education	7 days	The migratory and refugee flows that pervade the wider Euro-Mediterranean area have created new, special needs and challenges for the host countries. This course aims to enhance the teaching practices of professionals working or intending to work in intercultural contexts.	To understand the concept and principles of intercultural education. To develop skills in applying inclusive practices in intercultural groups.	Intercultural Education Human Rights in Education Education for Minorities, Immigrants and Refugees Current teaching approaches and inclusive practices Intercultural education in the curriculum	Preschool, primary and secondary teachers
9	Developing Skills for Educators	7 days	This course is designed to cultivate a variety of transferable (soft) skills considered essential for educators at all levels. A vital aim is to enable trainees to be able to apply those skills to educational settings.	To demonstrate critical, analytical and reflective skills. To demonstrate communication and teamwork skills. To develop competent observation and listening skills.	Competencies analysis and critical reflection theories Observation techniques Theories of professional development Communication Teamwork and multi-agency work Personal development planning skills	Preschool, primary and secondary teachers
10	ICT in Education	7 days	Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is used in every level of education. It is an essential tool for current educators and students to develop both cognitive and technological skills. The course will offer trainees an outlook on best practices to use ICT to support their teaching practices.	Το understand the concept of digital pedagogy. To get familiar with ICT and its role in contemporary education. To develop skills in using VLEs.	Digital pedagogies ICT and Inclusive Education Digital storytelling Digital stories and games Web based simulations for educational purposes VLEs	Preschool, primary and secondary teachers
11	Counselling Theory & Skills in Education	7 days	This course is designed for teachers who wish to specialise in the area of psychology applied to educational / school settings. It will help them acquire the essential and counselling skills, to meet the profession’s demands.	To understand contemporary psychological theories, applied to education. To develop a critical appreciation of the global educational, ethical and legislative framework and context.	Social and Emotional Development Specific LD and Atypical Development School Context, Ethics & Legislation Counselling Theories Counselling Skills in Action	Preschool, primary and secondary teachers