Erasmus+ Teacher Training Courses

Project-Based Learning and Problem-Based Learning

 

Course DescriptionThis Erasmus+ Ka1 course is for teachers who have become aware of the necessity to bring real-life situations/problems into our classrooms and teach our students how to deal with them and how to find solutions. Special attention will be paid to the development of transversal skills. The participants will explore different approaches to encourage research and solution-finding while using different tools, techniques, and strategies. Together, we will find the best ways to ask the right questions that will enable us to create a project that will incorporate all the essential steps of project-based learning. By creating an active learning environment during our course, our participants will become more confident in creating one with their students.
Methodologies Of The Course● project-based learning

● problem-based learning

● spaced-learning

● different training formats: workshops, presentations, good practice sharing, formal and non-formal learning

Pedagogical Approach● student-centered approach

● interactive

● combined learning

Teaching Methods● ICT

● gamification

● working in international pairs/groups

Learning Outcomes● integrate new teaching methods and strategies into teaching practice, with special emphasis on project- and problem-based learning and the development of transversal skills

● understand your students, improve your students’ performance and increase their achievement

● share examples of good practice at the European level to help ensure quality education for all

● cover innovative teaching methods with simple ways of applying them

● connect real-life situations with their syllabus

● design digital materials to be used in classrooms

●  develop English language skills through active course participation

●  become more aware of the importance of the school’s visibility at the international level

● network with European colleagues

● develop a greater understanding of cultural diversity and EU values such as sustainability, students’ and teachers’ well-being, and inclusion

● inspire modernisation and encourage international opening within their educational organisations

Objectives● To foster real-life problem-solving skills, this course equips teachers with strategies to integrate authentic situations and challenges into their classrooms, nurturing students’ abilities to analyze, evaluate, and resolve them effectively.

● To cultivate transversal skills, a focus is placed on developing critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills, vital for success in academic and real-world scenarios.

● To explore research and solution-finding approaches, participants will engage with diverse methods to encourage student research and problem-solving, utilizing various tools, techniques, and strategies to enhance their capabilities.

● To facilitate project-based learning, educators will be guided in understanding and implementing methodologies emphasizing the importance of inquiry-based projects that encompass all essential steps, from initial investigation to final presentation.

● To create an active learning environment, collaborative activities, discussions, and hands-on experiences will be integrated throughout the course, empowering participants to replicate such dynamic environments in their classrooms.

Language of CommunicationEnglish
Duration5 Days
Type of Certification Awarded
  1. Certificate of Attendance
  2. Europass Certificate (if requested)

Our courses are designed and delivered in compliance with the quality standards of the Erasmus+ Key Action 1 Quality Standards for Courses.

 

Schedule of the activities

Online Meeting ProgramRoom for improvement – what the needs of your institution are, what you need to learn: adjusting course learning outcomes and activities as needed
Day 1
  • This is us! – presenting yourself, your school, your town and your country
  • PBL – Project and/or Problem Based Learning – covering the basics
  • Netiquette – covering the basics
  • European Dimension and Networking – good example sharing
  • Learning Portfolio for the Course – what it is and what should be included
Day 2
  • Digital Literacy – a vital part of PBL
  • Being a Team Player – cooperative learning onsite and virtually
  • My Learning Portfolio – daily input
Day 3
  • Gamification – a serious approach to learning
  • My Learning Portfolio – daily input
Day 4 

  • Assessment  – a holistic approach vs. analytic assessment
  • Creating rubrics – transparency in assessment
  • My Learning Portfolio – daily input

 

Day 5
  •  Encouraging active participation in the European education area – networking activities
  • My Learning Portfolio – daily input
  • Certification – awarding certificates

 

Online meeting
  •  My Learning Portfolio – participants’ presentation of their finalised portfolios
  • Learning outcomes – evaluation of the course and level of achieved learning outcomes
  • Dissemination activities – creating a plan
  • Activities with students – reflecting on the PBL scenarios

 

Course Fee

 

The course fee is 80 euros per participant per day.

This fee does not cover some expenses like accommodation or travel etc. Costs covering enrolment fees for staff mobility format ‘Courses and training’. ( Source: Erasmus+ Program Guide)

You can also make requests for different dates and locations when filling out the pre-registration form, aside from the planned program.

PLANNED

Zagreb, Croatia

1. October 21 – 25, 2024

2. November 11 – 15, 2024

3. January 20 – 25, 2025

4. March 31 – April 4, 2025

5. April 21 – 25, 2025

6. May 19 – 23, 2025

7. June 23 – 27, 2025

8. July 07 – 11, 2025

9. August 04 – 08, 2025

 

İstanbul, Türkiye

1. October 7 – 11, 2024

2. November 25 – 29, 2024

3. January 20 – 25, 2025

4. January 27 – 31, 2025

5. March 3 – 7, 2025

6. April 7 – 11, 2025

7. May 5 – 9, 2025

8. June 2 – 6, 2025

9. July 21 – 25, 2025

10. August 18 – 22, 2025

 

Antalya, Türkiye

1. October 14 – 18, 2024

2. November 18 – 22, 2024

3. January 20 – 25, 2025

4. January 27 – 31, 2025

5. March 10 – 14, 2025

6. April 14 – 18, 2025

7. May 12 – 16, 2025

8. June 9 – 13, 2025

9. July 28 – August 1, 2025

10. August 25 – 29, 2025

 

Alanya, Türkiye

1. October 14 – 18, 2024

2. November 18 – 22, 2024

3. January 20 – 25, 2025

4. January 27 – 31, 2025

5. March 10 – 14, 2025

6. April 14 – 18, 2025

7. May 12 – 16, 2025

8. June 9 – 13, 2025

9. July 28 – August 1, 2025

10. August 25 – 29, 2025

 

Fethiye, Türkiye

1. October 7 – 11, 2024

2. November 11 – 15, 2024

3. January 20 – 25, 2025

4. January 27 – 31, 2025

5. March 24 – 28, 2025

6. April 28 – May 2, 2025

7. May 26 – 30, 2025

8. June 30 – July 4, 2025

9. July 7 – 11, 2025

10. August 11 – 15, 2025

 

Prague, Czech Republic

1. October 14 – 18, 2024

2. November 18 – 22, 2024

3. January 20 – 25, 2025

4. January 27 – 31, 2025

5. March 17 – 21, 2025

6. April 21 – 25, 2025

7. May 19 – 23, 2025

8. June 16 – 20, 2025

9. July 14 – 18, 2025

10. August 4 – 8, 2025

 

Barcelona, Spain

1. October 7 – 11, 2024

2. November 11 – 15, 2024

3. January 20 – 25, 2025

4. January 27 – 31, 2025

5. March 24 – 28, 2025

6. April 28 – May 2, 2025

7. May 26 – 30, 2025

8. June 30 – July 4, 2025

9. July 7 – 11, 2025

10. August 11 – 15, 2025

 

Thessaloniki, Greece

1. October 21 – 25, 2024

2. November 4 – 8, 2024

3. January 20 – 25, 2025

4. January 27 – 31, 2025

5. February 10 – 14, 2025

6. March 31 – April 4, 2025

7. April 21 – 25, 2025

8. May 19 – 23, 2025

9. June 23 – 27, 2025

10. July 7 – 11, 2025

11. August 18 – 22, 2025

 

Lisbon, Portugal

1. October 21 – 25, 2024

2. November 4 – 8, 2024

3. January 20 – 25, 2025

4. January 27 – 31, 2025

5. February 10 – 14, 2025

6. March 31 – April 4, 2025

7. April 21 – 25, 2025

8. May 19 – 23, 2025

9. June 23 – 27, 2025

10. July 7 – 11, 2025

11. August 18 – 22, 2025

 

Paris, France

1. October 14 – 18, 2024

2. November 18 – 22, 2024

3. January 20 – 25, 2025

4. January 27 – 31, 2025

5. March 17 – 21, 2025

6. April 21 – 25, 2025

7. May 19 – 23, 2025

8. June 16 – 20, 2025

9. July 14 – 18, 2025

10. August 4 – 8, 2025

 

Rome, Italy

1. October 14 – 18, 2024

2. November 18 – 22, 2024

3. January 20 – 25, 2025

4. January 27 – 31, 2025

5. March 10 – 14, 2025

6. April 14 – 18, 2025

7. May 12 – 16, 2025

8. June 9 – 13, 2025

9. July 28 – August 1, 2025

10. August 25 – 29, 2025

 

 Erasmus+ Ka1 Course