Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Strategies for Teachers
A professional Erasmus+ course for teachers who want to create supportive, inclusive and emotionally healthy learning environments that foster student well-being and academic achievement.
Course Description
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Strategies for Teachers is a professional development course designed to help teachers create supportive, inclusive, and emotionally healthy learning environments that foster both academic achievement and student well-being.
Participants will explore key areas of social-emotional learning, including self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, empathy, communication, responsible decision-making, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation.
Through practical workshops, collaborative activities, reflection sessions, and real classroom examples, participants will gain the confidence and skills needed to promote social-emotional development.
Methodology
This course is based on experiential learning, collaborative learning, reflective practice, case-study analysis, role-playing activities, group discussions, problem-solving exercises, mindfulness practices, and practical classroom applications.
The training promotes active participation, peer learning, self-reflection, and the exchange of good practices among teachers from different countries.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles and importance of Social-Emotional Learning in education.
- Identify the core competencies of SEL and their impact on student success.
- Create positive and supportive classroom environments.
- Apply effective communication and active listening techniques.
- Support students in developing emotional awareness and self-regulation skills.
- Implement mindfulness and well-being activities in classroom settings.
- Foster empathy, cooperation, and positive relationships among students.
- Use restorative practices and conflict resolution strategies.
- Design and implement SEL-focused lesson plans and activities.
- Strengthen collaboration with families and school communities.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of SEL initiatives and adapt practices accordingly.
- Enhance their own social-emotional competencies and professional well-being.
Available Dates & Locations
5-Day Training Programme
Foundations of Creativity and Imagination in Education
Topics
- Understanding creativity and imagination in learning.
- Why creativity matters in 21st-century education.
- The relationship between creativity, innovation, and problem-solving.
- Barriers to creativity in schools.
- Creating conditions that support imaginative thinking.
Tasks
- Self-assessment: My creative teaching profile.
- Group brainstorming challenge.
- Creative thinking exercises.
- Reflection activity: Identifying creativity barriers in my classroom.
Storytelling, Arts, and Creative Expression
Topics
- Storytelling as a teaching strategy.
- Using drama, visual arts, and music in education.
- Creative expression across different subjects.
- Building student confidence through creative activities.
- Collaborative creativity techniques.
Tasks
- Storytelling workshop.
- Drama and role-play exercises.
- Designing a creative classroom activity.
- Peer feedback session.
Digital Creativity and Innovation
Topics
- Digital tools for creative learning.
- Multimedia and content creation.
- Supporting innovation through technology.
- Balancing technology and hands-on learning.
- Ethical use of digital creativity tools.
Tasks
- Creating a digital storytelling project.
- Designing multimedia learning materials.
- Collaborative digital creativity challenge.
- Presentation of digital outputs.
Creative Teaching Strategies and Classroom Design
Topics
- The teacher as a facilitator of creativity.
- Student-centered creative learning.
- Inquiry-based and project-based approaches.
- Building safe environments for experimentation.
- Giving feedback that supports innovation.
Tasks
- Classroom scenario analysis.
- Designing a project-based learning activity.
- Collaborative lesson design workshop.
- Peer review and improvement session.
Implementing Creativity Across the Curriculum
Topics
- Creativity in STEM, humanities, arts, and languages.
- Long-term creativity development.
- Action planning for classroom implementation.
- Measuring creativity and student engagement.
- Sustaining innovation in teaching.
Tasks
- Development of a classroom creativity action plan.
- Final project presentation.
- Peer evaluation and discussion.
- Personal reflection and future planning.
- Course evaluation and certification ceremony.
Objectives of the Mobility Experience
- Strengthen teachers’ knowledge of social-emotional learning.
- Promote positive classroom climates and student well-being.
- Develop practical strategies for emotional and social development.
- Improve communication, empathy, and relationship-building skills.
- Support conflict prevention and restorative approaches.
- Enhance student engagement, inclusion, and academic success.
- Foster collaboration among teachers from different European countries.
- Encourage the integration of SEL into daily educational practice.
Type of Certification Awarded
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