The Positve Teacher in Iceland with a school visit: Building well-being, motivation, and success through positive psychology in education
Discover the power of positive psychology to build confidence, resilience, and success in your classroom. This 7-day course in Iceland empowers educators to integrate well-being and positive education strategies into teaching. Led by expert trainers, it includes hands-on workshops, school visits, and cultural activities to create happier and more motivated learners and teachers.
Description
Transform your teaching practice with positive psychology strategies that boost well-being, motivation, and success for both teachers and students. This course focuses on using positive education methods to build confidence, resilience, and happiness through value-based learning, strengths-focused activities, and mindfulness techniques. ºìÌÒÊÓƵ how to shift attention toward students’ strengths rather than gaps, fostering a growth mindset and self-esteem. Trainers KristÃn Einarsdóttir and Sarah Jane Anthony bring extensive experience in designing and implementing internationally recognized programs that focus on holistic education and mental well-being. Experience Iceland’s innovative approach to individual learning goals during school visits, and reflect on tools to celebrate progress and promote inclusion. Build a supportive, strength-based classroom culture while enjoying Iceland’s inspiring landscapes and rich cultural heritage.
ºìÌÒÊÓƵing objectives
- Use positive psychology strategies to enhance student and teacher well-being.
- Apply value-based activities to help students set goals and build self-esteem.
- Recognise and celebrate students’ individual strengths and achievements.
- Promote resilience and growth mindsets through reflective and goal-setting techniques.
- Observe Iceland’s inclusive education system, focusing on personal development and social skills.
- Integrate mindfulness and stress-relief techniques into daily teaching routines.
- Develop tools and plans to create a positive classroom culture centered on success and happiness.
- Collaborate and share best practices with international peers to grow professional networks.
Methodology & assessment
• Smart Teachers Play More activities highlighting a positive approach to learning where academic concepts can be taught through games, sensory activities and movement to increase joy and motivation.
• Practical sessions with mindfulness, meditation, and strengths-based activities for classroom integration.
• Role-playing and group discussions to explore value-check-ins, goal setting, and motivation strategies.
• Peer-to-peer collaboration and networking opportunities to share ideas and experiences.
• Icelandic school visits to observe inclusive practices and personalized learning models.
• Reflective journaling and vision planning sessions to create actionable classroom strategies.
• Digital Collaboration to share resources and facilitate group reflections enhancing teamwork and digital literacy skills.
• Cultural activities, including local traditions and hot tub reflections, to enhance well-being.
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
- ºìÌÒÊÓƵing 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, payment, 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:Primary education (ISCED 1)Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
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Target audience type:TeacherSchool PsychologistTeacher Educator
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ºìÌÒÊÓƵing time:25 hours or more
Upcoming sessions
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