Teacher's role in a new reality
About the course
Teachers today work with children and young people growing up in a rapidly changing world. New technologies, mental health challenges, cultural diversity and global uncertainty are changing both learners' needs and the teacher's role.
This course creates space to explore that changing role and practical ways to build inclusive, supportive and adaptable learning environments while continuing to learn and develop as an educator yourself.
By the end of this course, you will...
- Understand how the teacher's role is changing alongside the needs and realities of youth.
- Select and apply methods, tools, and strategies that empower inclusive and adaptive learning.
- Foster effective communication and community in multilingual and multicultural settings.
- Develop reflective practices to support both your growth and that of your learners.
- Embrace diversity in all its forms - cultural, gender, migrant, and refugee contexts.
Programme
Day 1 - Introduction & Learning Contexts
Day 2 - Educator & Learner Dynamics
Day 3 - Digital Inclusion & Diversity
Day 4 - Practice & Peer Learning
Day 5 - Sharing, Reflection & Celebration
- Welcome, introductions, and personal learning plans.
- Framing today’s educators’ role in the AI era and broader “new reality.”
- Collaborative case study exploration.
Day 2 - Educator & Learner Dynamics
- Navigating your identity as both an educator and a learner.
- Experiencing person-centred and holistic approaches in practice.
- Mindfulness, embodiment, and mental health in education.
- Outdoor school or programme visit.
Day 3 - Digital Inclusion & Diversity
- Tools and strategies for hybrid and digital learning environments.
- Embracing inclusion through diverse contexts and learner needs.
Day 4 - Practice & Peer Learning
- Hands-on study visits and practicing tools in real contexts.
- A "Human Library" session - sharing stories through lived experience.
Day 5 - Sharing, Reflection & Celebration
- Presenting your personal toolbox to peers.
- Reflecting on the week’s learning journey.
- Group evaluation and celebratory conclusion.
Target audience:
primary and secondary school teachers, school leaders, educational support specialists, youth educators, and other professionals working with children and young people.
Format & approach:
Supportive learning materials of the programme will be sent to the participants in advance.
The training itself will not be built on lectures or presentations, but on searching for effective solutions and inspiration for the participants' practice, discovering experiences of other countries and spending valuable time together.
Participation fee:
450 € - 5 days
primary and secondary school teachers, school leaders, educational support specialists, youth educators, and other professionals working with children and young people.
Format & approach:
Supportive learning materials of the programme will be sent to the participants in advance.
The training itself will not be built on lectures or presentations, but on searching for effective solutions and inspiration for the participants' practice, discovering experiences of other countries and spending valuable time together.
Participation fee:
450 € - 5 days
Locations & dates
📍 Fuerteventura: 23-27 November 2026 (full)
📍 Estonia: 7-11 December 2026
📍 Estonia: 22-26 March 2027
📍 Estonia: 29 November - 3 December 2027
Programmes in Estonia are organised by VitaTiim (OID E10179226).
Programme in Portugal is implemented in cooperation with local organisation Centro de Formação de Escolas dos Concelhos do Barreiro e Moita (OID E10048874).
📍 Fuerteventura: 23-27 November 2026 (full)
📍 Estonia: 7-11 December 2026
📍 Estonia: 22-26 March 2027
📍 Estonia: 29 November - 3 December 2027
Programmes in Estonia are organised by VitaTiim (OID E10179226).
Programme in Portugal is implemented in cooperation with local organisation Centro de Formação de Escolas dos Concelhos do Barreiro e Moita (OID E10048874).
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