Don’t be a bore! Creativity and Mindfulness in the Classroom

By the end of the course, participants will:

• Enhance teacher wellbeing by developing self-care strategies based on mindfulness and creative practices
• Reduce stress and improve focus using techniques such as meditation, movement, and creative expression
• Foster creativity in the classroom by implementing methods that support innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving
• Integrate digital tools (ICT) to support mindfulness and creativity in both classroom and outdoor learning environments
• Increase student engagement and motivation through interactive and experience-based teaching approaches
• Strengthen intercultural awareness and understanding of social, linguistic, and cultural diversity
• Adapt activities to diverse learners, including students with different needs, abilities, and backgrounds

All proposed activities are flexible and can be adapted to different age groups and educational contexts. Participants are required to complete a Needs Analysis before the course to ensure personalised learning outcomes.

The course also includes one cultural activity, supporting intercultural learning and exchange—an important element of Erasmus+ mobility

• creativity, arts, and cultural awareness
• physical and mental health, teacher wellbeing
• development of key competences
• digital competences (ICT integration in education)
• innovative teaching and learning methods
• inclusion and diversity in education
• bridging intercultural, intergenerational, and social gaps
• prevention of bullying and support for safe school environments

Participants actively engage in learning through a combination of:

• learning by doing – hands-on creative and mindfulness activities
• workshops and collaborative learning – sharing ideas and best practices
• reflective practice – individual and group reflection sessions
• outdoor and experiential learning – using the environment to enhance engagement
• inverted classroom approach – active participation instead of passive learning

The course balances minimal theoretical input with strong practical application, ensuring that all methods can be directly transferred to real classroom settings.

Participants are evaluated through:

• reflective journals documenting personal learning and insights
• practical demonstrations of activities and methods
• self-assessment and peer feedback
• active participation and engagement in workshops and discussions

Trainers provide ongoing feedback to support development and ensure that participants gain confidence in applying new methods.

• be ready to implement new methods immediately in their schools
• gain practical tools for integrating creativity and mindfulness in education
• improve their own wellbeing and stress management
• increase student engagement through innovative teaching strategies
• develop inclusive and supportive classroom environments

The 560 EUR fee covers the course tuition, issuing the required Erasmus+ documents, coffee breaks, and a guided tour.
We offer an optional cultural programme in order to provide you with opportunities to explore the wonders of the area. All the details including the destinations and the prices will be sent to the participants two months before the course starts.

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