
Courses start on:
22 October 2023
Barcelona, Spain
26 November 2023
Larissa, Greece
7 January 2024
Santas Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
4 February 2024
Barcelona, Spain
18 February 2024
Angra do Heroismo, PT (Azores)
3 March 2024
Barcelona, Spain
21 April 2024
Zagreb, Croatia
2 June 2024
Angra do Heroismo, PT (Azores)
16 June 2024
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
23 June 2024
Larissa, Greece
28 July 2024
Barcelona, Spain
11 August 2024
Fira, Greece (Santorini)
25 August 2024
Angra do Heroismo, PT (Azores)
6 October 2024
Barcelona, Spain
20 October 2024
Zagreb, Croatia
3 November 2024
Barcelona, Spain
1 December 2024
Zagreb, Croatia
Each course session is available with 7 days and 2 weeks programme option
Additional dates and tailor made courses are possible on request
CREATIVE METHODS IN SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION - COURSE DESCRIPTION
Introduction
This course is aimed at teachers and school staff from pre-school level to primary, secondary, vocational, adult and special needs education, staff of non-government organizations, government and policy makers and company staff as well as students and all those who are interested in integration and inclusion and the use of creative, artistic and game based methods in special needs education. Participants are expected to have at least B1 level of English proficiency.
Methodology
Methodology is based on theoretical lessons and presentations of examples of good practice as well as discussions and experience comparisons. The course will focus on social, art and game based activities which enhance development of support factors. Some other tools used will consist of project work, role play, simulations, laboratory practice, reflection and evaluation.
Objectives
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Understanding of theoretical background of special needs education.
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Understanding how social, art and game based activities can enhance the development of support factors.
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Identification and understanding of risks, factors and barriers for integration and inclusion.
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Developing communication, collaboration, presentation, problem solving, negotiation, critical and creative thinking skills.
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Learning student-centered approaches in special needs education context such as task based learning and problem based learning within a fictional context of process drama.
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Enhancing understanding of the potential simulations and role play have for integration, inclusion and learning in special needs education.
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Providing and exercising creative ideas and practical resources for successful implementation of creative methods in special needs education in different settings
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Improving English fluency (official language of the course).
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Promoting intercultural awareness.
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Sharing experiences of special needs education from different organizations in order to help each of us to be more effective in our work.
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Developing the online collaboration platform for preparation, dissemination and networking in order to develop future partnerships and projects.
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Strengthening the European collaboration among people involved in special needs education and practicing creative methods in different contexts.
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Providing insights into different education systems.
Preparation
After registration participants will receive pre-course questionnaire which will be used by the trainer to learn about participants’ teaching backgrounds and to assess their exact needs. Before the beginning of the course a basic reading list will be suggested to participants to prepare for the training. Participants will also be asked to publish a presentation about themselves, their professional context and their culture. The presentation will be available on the virtual collaboration platform. It will be used during the first meeting, but it will also be available online to the other participants so that they can have a preliminary knowledge of the group they are going to be part of. Participants will receive information about the country they are going to visit in order to prepare them for their cultural experience.
Follow up
After the course participants will be asked to share what they have learned with the rest of the staff in their schools. Since they will all join the virtual collaboration platform they will be able to further discuss and deepen the understanding of the themes of this course and therefore keep on learning. Moreover, they will be encouraged to share materials showing how they are using what they have learned in their everyday work in terms of ideas, photos, videos, lesson plans, assessment and self-assessment forms, etc. creating an open educational resource available to everyone else from the group. Thanks to the virtual collaboration platform they will all be networked which will provide greater opportunities to develop future partnerships and projects. Further books and articles to deepen the topic and contacts with some other practitioners all over Europe and in the world will be suggested by the trainer. The methods shared and explored and the bibliography given will allow the participants to complete and improve their educational path.
Certificate
Each participant will get a course attendance certificate and the Europass Mobility Document.
Paperwork
We also provide all the support with paperwork you might need for your Erasmus+ project documentation such as mobility agreement and regsitration letter.
Draft Programme
2 weeks programme (50 hours) 800 €
7 day programme (35 hours) 560 €
Day 1
Introduction of participants
Outline of the programme
Warm ups and ice-breakers
Day 2
Theoretical background on special needs education
Cultural evening
Day 3
Social, art and game based activities which enhance development of support factors
Day 4
Teambuilding and networking activities with a cultural trip
Day 5
Identification of risks, factors and barriers for integration and inclusion
Day 6
Online tools for collaboration in special education needs education projects, eTwinning, School Education Gateway
Individual support
Day 7
Presentation of outcomes
Panel discussion
Evaluation
Closing session
Day 1
Introduction of participants
Outline of the programme
Warm ups and ice-breakers
Day 2
Theoretical background on special needs education
Cultural evening
Day 3
Social, art and game based activities which enhance development of support factors
Day 4
Teambuilding and networking activities with a cultural trip
Day 5
Identification of risks, factors and barriers for integration and inclusion
Day 6
Online tools for collaboration in special education needs education projects, eTwinning, School Education Gateway
Individual support
Day 7
Whole day cultural trip (optional at additional cost)
Day 8
Free Day
Day 9
Task based learning and problem based learning within a fictional context
Day 10
Experiential learning through process drama and interactive storytelling methods
Day 11
Emotional literacy
Day 12
Presentation of outcomes
Panel discussion
Evaluation
Closing session