Course Description
Step into the future of education with “Igniting Innovation/Empowering Educators,” a dynamic course designed to empower educators in mastering the 4 C’s – Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, and Critical Thinking. Transform your teaching approach, expand your skill set, and upgrade your classroom activities to inspire your students to excel in an ever-evolving 21st-century learning environment.
“Igniting Innovation: Mastering the 4 C’s for a Transformative Classroom” is a cutting-edge professional development course that redefines what it means to teach in the 21st century. As education evolves, so too must our approaches to preparing students for a world that demands more than just knowledge. This course is your gateway to mastering the 4 C’s – Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, and Critical Thinking – skills that are essential for fostering a dynamic and engaging learning environment.
Through this course, you’ll embark on a journey to revolutionize your teaching practices. You’ll delve deep into creative methodologies that go beyond traditional instruction, empowering you to cultivate a classroom atmosphere where innovation thrives. Discover how to build a collaborative learning culture, where students work together seamlessly, leveraging each other’s strengths to achieve common goals. Learn to amplify your communication strategies, ensuring that your students not only understand the content but are also able to express their ideas clearly and confidently.
Critical thinking is at the heart of problem-solving and decision-making, and this course equips you with the tools to teach students how to think—not just what to think. Through a series of interactive workshops, real-world projects, and reflective practices, you’ll gain practical skills that can be immediately implemented in your classroom.
But this course is more than just theory; it’s about action. You’ll engage in hands-on activities that challenge you to think creatively, collaborate effectively, communicate persuasively, and foster critical thinking in your students. Whether you’re working in a traditional classroom or navigating the digital landscape, this course offers innovative solutions that adapt to any teaching environment.
By the end of this course, you’ll not only have a toolkit full of strategies to enhance your teaching but also the confidence to ignite a passion for learning in your students, preparing them for the challenges of the future. Join us in transforming education—one classroom at a time.
Learning Objectives
- Reimagine Creativity: Develop innovative strategies to foster creativity in your classroom, encouraging students to think outside the box and embrace their creative potential.
- Enhance Collaboration: Learn how to create a collaborative classroom culture where students work together, share ideas, and learn from one another in meaningful ways.
- Amplify Communication: Master techniques that enhance both verbal and non-verbal communication, helping students articulate their thoughts and engage in productive dialogue.
- Cultivate Critical Thinking: Implement critical thinking exercises that challenge students to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information, preparing them for the complexities of modern life.
- Integrate Digital Tools: Seamlessly incorporate digital tools and resources that support the 4 C’s, ensuring your students are prepared for the technological demands of the 21st century.
Methodology and Assessment
Our approach to “Igniting Innovation” is hands-on, immersive, and reflective. You’ll engage in a variety of learning activities designed to challenge and inspire you:
- Interactive Workshops: Experience workshops that immerse you in creative teaching techniques, collaborative learning models, and communication frameworks.
- Real-World Projects: Participate in projects that replicate real-world challenges, encouraging collaboration and critical thinking among your peers.
- Peer-to-Peer Learning: Engage in dynamic peer-to-peer learning sessions where you can exchange ideas, provide feedback, and build a supportive professional network.
Assessment (non-formal) will be practical and ongoing, focusing on:
- Active Participation: Demonstrate your engagement through active participation in workshops and group activities.
- Innovative Lesson Plans: Create and present lesson plans that incorporate the 4 C’s, showcasing your ability to apply course concepts.
- SPRE Projects (on 6-day courses only): Complete an SPRE project that integrates all four competencies, demonstrating your mastery and readiness to implement these skills in your teaching, focusing on a .
Dates and Prices
| Language level: | English B1 and above* |
| Locations: | Budapest (Hungary) |
| Time: | 9 AM to 2:30 PM daily (extracurricular activities outside of learning activities) |
| Dates: | Budapest: 20-24 January 2025, 27-31 January 2025, 17-21 February 2025, 24-28 February 2025, 10-14 March 2025, 24-28 March 2025, 31 March - 4 April 2025, 7-11 April 2025, 14-18 April 2025, 28 April - 2 May 2025, 5-9 May 2025, 19-23 May 2025, 26-30 May 2025, 2-6 June 2025, 9-13 June 2025, 16-20 June 2025 (5 days, 25 lessons) |
| Price: | €430 (5 days) - including an extracurricular activity and a welcome lunch or dinner |
*The language of the course is English, linguistic aid may be provided for speakers of Hungarian with lower language abilities.
Conditions
The course complies with all rules as set in the Quality Standards of the Erasmus+ program. Courses are including an extracurricular cultural activity and a welcome lunch or dinner, and study groups are international. Note: should the latter condition not be met, participants will be informed 40 days in advance.
Payment facilities: participants with funding from the actual year’s project budget may ask to request a deposit of EUR 100 to guarantee their places on the course and pay the rest of the fees later.
It is possible to take part in 2 consecutive courses, please book both separately. A price reduction of 15% will be applied.
