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Board Games
Third-party on-site course

21st Century Skills through Board Games

Ƶ "Board Games for 21st Century Skills: Engaging Classroom Activities," a unique course in Braga designed for teachers eager to incorporate critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork into their classroom activities.

16.08.2024
Next upcoming session:
07.07.2025 - 12.07.2025
Portugal , Norte , Braga
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Description

This course is designed for teachers who are interested in incorporating 21st century skills into their classroom activities. The course aims to provide a unique and engaging way for students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills through playing board games. Participants will be introduced to a variety of board games, both traditional and modern, that can be used to foster these skills in their students. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to design their own board games that they can use in their classrooms.

This course on board games takes place in the beautiful city of Braga, in the Ludoteca Municipal, in a beautiful building with a glass roof, in the middle of nature, with centenary trees and a beautiful lake.

Download the programme: https://www.picxxi.com/_files/ugd/0d833e_0ad109c63d2f421cb0a211c4b0c80ef6.pdf

Ƶing objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

 

  • Identify the 21st century skills that can be developed through playing board games
  • Evaluate different board games and choose those that are most appropriate for their classroom
  • Use board games to engage students and foster critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
  • Design their own board games to be used in their classrooms
  • Create lesson plans that incorporate board games and 21st century skills

Methodology & assessment

Day 1
Introduction to 21st century skills and the role of board games in developing these skills.
Overview of different types of board games and their potential for developing 21st century skills

Day 2
Playing and evaluating modern board games

Day 3
Group work to create board games

Day 4
Presentation and review of the group's board games
Refining and improving board games and lesson plans
Best practices for using board games in the classroom

Day 5
Final reflections and review of the course
Participants present their board games and lesson plans
Certificate ceremony and closing remarks

Day 6
Six bridge cruises – Rabelo boat
Portuguese culture: Port wine tasting

Certification details

Participants receive a 30-hour certificate for attending the course.

Pricing, packages and other information

  • Price:
    480
    Euro

Additional information

  • Language:
    English
  • Target audience ISCED:
    Primary education (ISCED 1)
    Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)
    Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
  • Target audience type:
    Teacher
    ICT Coordinator
    Teacher Educator
  • Ƶing time:
    25 hours or more

Upcoming sessions

  • Starting on 07.07.2025 - Ending on 12.07.2025
    Confirmed
    in

    Braga

    , Portugal

Past sessions

  • Starting on 14.10.2024 - Ending on 19.10.2024
    Confirmed
    in

    Braga

    , Portugal
  • Starting on 28.04.2025 - Ending on 03.05.2025
    Confirmed
    in

    Braga

    , Portugal