Don’t be a bore! Creativity with mindfulness in a classroom

Learning objectives

1. Enhance Teacher Well-being: Develop self-care strategies using mindfulness and creative exercises.
2. Reduce Stress & Improve Focus: Use meditation, yoga, and art for emotional regulation.
3. Foster Creative Expression: Implement strategies to nurture student innovation and problem-solving.
4. Leverage ICT for Mindfulness & Creativity: Integrate digital tools and apps into classroom and outdoor learning.
5. Increase Engagement & Motivation: Apply mindfulness and creativity techniques to make learning more interactive and enjoyable.
6. Increase knowledge of social, linguistic, and cultural issues.

All the proposed activities can be adapted to the age and needs of the students.   The participants will be required to fill in a Needs Analysis before the course. The price includes one afternoon cultural activity.   

Learning Time: 7 days / 35 hours (cultural activities included)

Priorities addressed

• physical and mental health, well-being
• key competences development
• digital competences development
• new learning and teaching methods and approaches
• bridging intercultural, intergenerational and social divide 
• inclusion
• prevention of bullying 
• creativity, arts and culture

Target group
kindergarten teachers, pre-school teachers, primary teachers, secondary teachers, adult education providers, head teachers, deputy heads, future head teachers, trainers, councilors, librarians, researchers, NGO workers, volunteers serving in the education sector.

Methodology

The methodology of the Erasmus+ course on Creativity and Mindfulness is designed to be highly interactive, experiential, and reflective, ensuring that participants not only learn the theoretical foundations but also actively practice and implement creative and mindful strategies. The course will employ a combination of indoor and outdoor activities, leveraging the natural surroundings of the course location, to enhance learning experiences.

We will use
Inverted Classroom Strategy, Workshops and Collaborative Learning, Reflective Practice, Learning by Doing, Outdoor and Experiential Learning, Theory to Practice: Minimal theoretical input balanced with practical application

Assessment
Reflective Journals, Practical Demonstrations, Self and Peer Assessment.

Participation and Engagement: Active participation in all activities, discussions, and workshops will be a key component of assessment. Instructors will observe and provide feedback on engagement levels and contributions.

By focusing on these diverse and dynamic assessment methods, the course aims to ensure that participants leave with a deep, practical understanding of how to integrate creativity and mindfulness into their educational practices, ultimately benefiting their students and themselves.

Costs

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.

Previous editions of the course