| Duration of the course | 5 days | 24-28 February 2025 |
| Course location | Brussels, Belgium |
| Instruction language | English |
| Course fee | 5-day course is 575€ including the course instruction (500€) and meals (lunches & coffee breaks) each day of the course (75€). The Erasmus+ Programme has funding opportunities for schools under Key Action 1 "Learning Mobility of Individuals". |
About the Course
During this course the participants will experience and explore a student-centred, active learning pedagogy. At the same time, they will experience and explore the role of the space design and the integration of educational technology. The course takes place in the Future Classroom Lab with six learning zones each representing a core pedagogical concept.
The main objective of the course is that participants will be able to understand the different parameters to organise learning according to the active learning principles and be empowered to make changes, both in their teaching practices, as well as on the level of school organisation. The introduction of the free online scenario tool will contribute to sustainable changes.
The course combines both hands-on activities and background information that will enable teachers to transform their teaching practices into one that promotes active learning. It also facilitates innovative learning environments and the use of relevant educational technology. The course emphasizes collaborative and peer learning through communication and collaboration with a multicultural group of participants, sharing best practices, etc.
This course is aimed at teachers of all levels and subjects who want to adopt the principles of active learning into their teaching practices. It's also suitable for teachers and coordinators who are considering designing or adapting learning spaces at their school.
All courses will be delivered in English, and participants must have at least solid basic skills in English (listening, speaking) to be able to follow instructions and fully engage in the course activities.
Learning Objectives
- Learn about the active learning model.
- Explore how space design and technology can support active learning pedagogies.
- Explore ways to move from a static to a dynamic classroom.
- Learn and experience active learning formats and activities.
- Experience the different pedagogical verbs of a Future Classroom Lab.
- Designing learning activities integrating educational technologies.
- Learn about new ways of assessment.
- Experience and learn about Future Classroom scenarios.
- Design Future Classroom scenarios with a free online tool.
- Explore how to change the classroom and school environment.
- Experience and design active learning practices for a remote setting.
"Our Future Classroom Lab courses offer participants the unique opportunity to explore active learning strategies, rethink space design, and integrate cutting-edge educational technologies. By participating, teachers will be inspired and equipped to foster engaging, student-centered learning environments that reflect the future of education."
Key competences
This course includes content and activities that develop the following competences according to the digital competence framework of the European Commission's Selfie for Teachers tool.
For more information about the competences and the proficiency levels see the Selfie for Teachers Toolkit here.
- Digital technologies to B2 level
- Professional Learning to B2 level
- Creating to B2 level
- Teaching to B2 level
- Collaborative Learning to B2 level
- Emerging Technologies to B1 level
- Feedback and Planning to B1 level
- Differentiation and Personalisation to B1 level
- Actively Engaging Learners to C1 level
