🇪🇺 Erasmus+ KA1 Structured Training Course

Methods and Strategies to Reduce Violence in Schools

A professional Erasmus+ course for teachers, school leaders, counselors and educational professionals who want to create safer, more respectful and more supportive learning environments.

Methods and Strategies to Reduce Violence in Schools
5 DaysEnglish • Türkiye • Erasmus+ KA1
Duration5 Days
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LanguageEnglish
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LocationsTürkiye
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CertificationAttendance & Europass

Course Description

Methods and Strategies to Reduce Violence in Schools is a professional development course designed for teachers, school leaders, counselors, and educational professionals who want to create safer, more respectful, and more supportive learning environments.

School violence, bullying, cyberbullying, discrimination, exclusion, and peer conflicts can significantly affect students’ academic achievement, emotional well-being, and social development.

This course provides participants with practical knowledge and evidence-based strategies to understand the causes and consequences of school violence and bullying. Participants will explore prevention frameworks, conflict resolution methods, restorative practices, empathy-building activities, and intervention techniques.

Methodology

This course is based on experiential learning, collaborative learning, case-study analysis, restorative practices, role-playing activities, conflict-resolution simulations, problem-solving exercises, reflective practice, peer learning, and action-planning workshops.

Participants will engage in practical activities that allow them to analyze real-life situations, develop intervention strategies, design prevention programs, and practice communication techniques that support peaceful and respectful school environments.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the causes and consequences of school violence and bullying.
  • Recognize different forms of bullying, including cyberbullying.
  • Identify warning signs and risk factors related to violence in schools.
  • Apply conflict prevention and conflict resolution strategies.
  • Promote empathy, respect, and positive relationships among students.
  • Use restorative practices to address behavioral issues.
  • Develop intervention plans for bullying and violence prevention.
  • Foster positive school climates that support student well-being.
  • Strengthen cooperation between teachers, families, and school communities.
  • Design school-wide strategies for violence prevention.
  • Implement social-emotional learning approaches that reduce conflict.
  • Develop action plans to promote safe and inclusive learning environments.
Course Calendar

Available Dates & Locations

Sep2026
Istanbul, Türkiye
07–11 September 2026
5 Days
Oct2026
Alanya, Türkiye
12–16 October 2026
5 Days
Nov2026
İzmir, Türkiye
16–20 November 2026
5 Days
Jan2027
Cappadocia, Türkiye
18–22 January 2027
5 Days
Mar2027
Konya, Türkiye
15–19 March 2027
5 Days
May2027
Istanbul, Türkiye
10–14 May 2027
5 Days
Jun2027
Alanya, Türkiye
14–18 June 2027
5 Days
Aug2027
İzmir, Türkiye
23–27 August 2027
5 Days
Programme and Tasks

5-Day Training Programme

Day 1

Understanding School Violence and Bullying

Topics

  • Forms of school violence and bullying.
  • Physical, verbal, social, and cyberbullying.
  • Causes and consequences of violence.
  • Impact on student well-being and learning.
  • Building awareness and prevention culture.

Tasks

  • Course introduction and participant networking.
  • Group discussions on school violence experiences.
  • Creation of bullying awareness materials.
  • Case-study analysis.
  • Reflection activities.
Day 2

Understanding Victims, Bystanders and Perpetrators

Topics

  • Psychological and emotional effects of bullying.
  • Understanding victim experiences.
  • The role of bystanders and peer influence.
  • Risk factors and protective factors.
  • Building supportive school communities.

Tasks

  • Analysis of real-life case studies.
  • Empathy-building activities.
  • Small-group discussions.
  • Personal reflection exercises.
  • Development of student support strategies.
Day 3

Empathy, Communication and Positive Relationships

Topics

  • Emotional intelligence and empathy development.
  • Positive communication skills.
  • Building respectful classroom cultures.
  • Social-emotional learning approaches.
  • Encouraging positive peer relationships.

Tasks

  • Role-playing scenarios.
  • Drama-based intervention activities.
  • Active listening exercises.
  • Collaborative problem-solving workshops.
  • Reflection and peer feedback.
Day 4

Prevention and Intervention Strategies

Topics

  • School-wide violence prevention frameworks.
  • Restorative practices in education.
  • Conflict resolution and mediation techniques.
  • Early intervention strategies.
  • Building collaborative prevention systems.

Tasks

  • Brainstorming prevention initiatives.
  • Workshop on intervention planning.
  • Development of school-specific action plans.
  • Group collaboration activities.
  • Peer review and discussion.
Day 5

Creating Safe and Respectful School Environments

Topics

  • Building positive school climates.
  • Shared responsibility among teachers, students, and families.
  • Respect, inclusion, and student well-being.
  • Long-term prevention planning.
  • Monitoring and evaluating prevention efforts.

Tasks

  • Six Thinking Hats activity on bullying prevention.
  • Presentation of participant action plans.
  • Collaborative networking session.
  • Course evaluation and reflection.
  • Certification ceremony.
Mobility Objectives

Objectives of the Mobility Experience

  • Increase awareness of school violence and bullying.
  • Strengthen teachers’ prevention and intervention skills.
  • Promote empathy, inclusion, and positive relationships.
  • Improve conflict resolution and mediation competencies.
  • Support the development of safe and respectful school environments.
  • Foster collaboration between schools, families, and communities.
  • Encourage restorative and preventive approaches to student behavior.
  • Exchange European good practices on violence prevention.
Certification

Type of Certification Awarded

🏅Certificate of Attendance
🇪🇺Europass Certificateif requested
Erasmus+ KA1 Quality Standards
Our courses are designed and delivered in compliance with the quality standards of the Erasmus+ Key Action 1 Quality Standards for Courses.
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