Mindfulness and Meditation in Iceland with a school visit: Tools for teacher and student well-being
Ƶ our 7-day immersive course in Iceland. Experience the transformative power of mindfulness and meditation in Iceland’s serene landscape, designed to help educators create a calm, happy, and successful classroom culture. Highlighting practical techniques to build focus, empathy, and resilience, it empowers both educators and students to achieve a balanced and inclusive learning environment.
Description
Mindfulness and meditation are essential tools for enhancing well-being, promoting inclusion, and fostering active participation in a thriving classroom and society. In this course, you will gain hands-on experience with scientifically-backed mindfulness practices, all while exploring Iceland’s unique cultural heritage and emphasis on sustainability. From guided mindfulness walks to body scans and relaxation exercises, each activity is tailored to integrate seamlessly into busy teaching schedules, allowing you to benefit yourself and inspire your students.
You will experience how focusing on the process rather than the result can foster deeper satisfaction, concentration, and connection for both teachers and students.
With a focus on Iceland’s holistic educational approach, you’ll observe how outdoor activities, digital tools, and democratic engagement are prioritised at all stages of learning in Iceland, providing an inspiring model to bring back to your school community.
Ƶing objectives
This course combines interactive workshops, Icelandic school visits, and immersive field experiences to offer a comprehensive approach to mindfulness in education while highlighting inclusion, sustainability, and cultural heritage.
Key Features:
- Inclusion: Tailored mindfulness techniques ensure accessibility and adaptability for diverse classroom needs.
- Sustainability: Emphasise mindfulness practices that align with environmental awareness and sustainable habits.
- Heritage: Explore Iceland’s cultural traditions and their role in fostering a holistic approach to education.
- Democracy: Encourage active participation, mutual respect, and collaborative decision-making in educational settings.
- Digital Development: Integrate digital tools for mindfulness, enhancing engagement and accessibility.
- Active Participation in Society: Empower educators and students to develop emotional intelligence and resilience for active roles in their communities.
Methodology & assessment
• Field-Based Ƶing: Experience mindfulness in nature with outdoor meditations and reflective exercises against Iceland’s scenic and sustainable landscapes.
• School Visits: Gain insights from Icelandic schools, observing how well-being, inclusion, and active participation are integrated into the curriculum at every level.
• Collaborative Projects: Engage in group discussions, sharing successful practices, and networking with fellow teachers to build a supportive, international community focused on democratic values and inclusion.
• Reflection and Vision Planning: Craft a personalised vision and action plan to incorporate mindfulness, sustainability, and digital tools into your classroom, setting realistic and actionable goals for immediate implementation.
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
Your well-being is our top priority, and we are committed to making your Erasmus+ mobility experience exceptional. To help you prepare and get to know us better, we’ve put together a range of resources under the following links:
Certification details
- Certificate of Attendance
- Europass Mobility Document
- Ƶing Agreement (if applicable)
- Any additional documentation required by your National Europass Agency or National Office.
Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:595Euro
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Course package content:
• Interactive, high quality pedagogy and training.
• Course material and "classroom ready" activities to take away.
• Quality sharing good practice and networking opportunities.
• Expert support before, during and after your course mobility.
• Suitable venues in stunning destinations.
• Cultural evening and visit to the local swimming pool and hot tubs.
• Local advice and support before and during your stay, including a discount voucher for a local hotel close to our course centre.
• Refreshments at breaktime.
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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:
You can find our registration and cancellation policy
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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:Early childhood education (ISCED 0)Primary education (ISCED 1)Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)
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Target audience type:TeacherStudent TeacherCompany staff
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Ƶing time:25 hours or more
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