Collaboration Matters - A Training for Teachers Across Europe
"Collaboration Matters" is a 5-day course for teachers across Europe, focusing on enhancing teamwork and communication in culturally diverse educational settings. Using experiential learning methods, participants gain practical tools to address collaboration challenges, resolve conflicts, and foster inclusive learning environments while building an international network.
Description
"Collaboration Matters" equips teachers with tools to strengthen teamwork and communication in diverse cultural contexts. Teachers face barriers like time constraints, unresolved conflicts, and varying cultural attitudes towards collaboration, which can hinder their ability to model teamwork for students. This course addresses these challenges through hands-on activities, real-world case studies, and role-playing exercises that simulate collaboration dynamics. Participants bring their own experiences and challenges to create a highly relevant and practical learning environment. The course covers communication techniques, conflict resolution strategies, and methods to teach collaboration in inclusive classrooms. Participants will explore the role of cultural diversity in shaping teamwork, learning how to turn it into a strength. By the end, participants will feel confident in fostering collaboration and join a network of European educators committed to promoting teamwork in education.
ºìÌÒÊÓƵing objectives
By the end of the training, participants will:
- Understand the fundamentals of effective collaboration, with a focus on cultural nuances in diverse educational settings.
- Develop communication and conflict resolution strategies to overcome barriers to teamwork.
- Gain practical, experiential learning tools to foster collaboration among colleagues and students.
- ºìÌÒÊÓƵ methods to create inclusive classroom environments that encourage mutual respect and teamwork.
- Address real-world challenges from their schools, applying strategies learned during the training.
- Build confidence in navigating complex group dynamics and leveraging diversity as a strength.
- Establish connections with educators across Europe, fostering a supportive network for continued collaboration and exchange.
Methodology & assessment
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
Participants will receive comprehensive handouts, method descriptions, and curated links to online resources. Part of these materials will be co-created during the training, integrating participants’ input and real-world challenges. This ensures tailored, practical tools for immediate application in schools. Online resources provide further insights, fostering continued learning and collaboration post-training.
Certification details
Participants will receive a certificate at the end of the course, stating dates, duration, place, and learning objectives.
If needed, a Europass supplement can be issued. Please make sure we know that before the start of the course, so all documents can be prepared in time.
Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:590Euro
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Course package content:
Seminar fees for the 5-day seminar are 590 Euros per person, including tuition materials and coffee breaks. Travel, accommodation and meals are not included.
Super-early-bird fee – 2 months before the start of the training: € 490,-/person.
Bring a friend or colleague: if there are 2 or more participants, we can offer a reduction. Please contact us individually.
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Additional information:Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
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Cancellation & changes:
non-relevant
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Additional information:The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).
Additional information
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Language:English
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Target audience ISCED:Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)Post-secondary non-tertiary education (ISCED 4)
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Target audience type:TeacherHead Teacher / PrincipalPedagogical Adviser
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ºìÌÒÊÓƵing time:25 hours or more
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