Erasmus+ Course

Course Overview

This course mainly focuses on main aspects of Burnout Prevention in a School System. You will not only improve your theoretical knowledge and expertise in the area but also get practical tips and methods which will help you create a supportive environment with preventive elements that is beneficial for everyone involved in a School Systems – pupils, staff and you.

Application form relevant topics

New innovative curricula/educational methods/development of training courses, Quality Improvement Institutions and/or methods (incl. school development), Health and wellbeing

Course Methodology

The course content and fundamental information will be introduced through thematic modules by several tutors. It is based on practical demonstrations, hands-on approach and active participation within a group which is composed of international participants with similar interests and needs.

Modules

• Module 01 – Everyday Stress in a School System; Stress vs. Stressors;
  Identification of Risk Factors and Possible Consequences
• Module 02 – Mental Health / Mental Hygiene; Stress management; Burnout Syndrome
• Module 03 – Self development; Self reflection; Recognizing one's strengths and weaknesses
• Module 04 - Conflict mediation; Prevention of socio pathological phenomena
• Module 05 – Prevention vs. Intervention programmes (from problem to solution)
• Module 06 - Burnout Prevention for School Staff / for Students
  (Best Practice / Evidence Based - Prevention and Intervention Programs)
• Module 07 – Activities / Techniques for Managing Stress Level (long-term engagement), Intro to Relaxation Techniques and Mindfulness; Promoting Well-Being in Education
• Module 08 – Action Plan for your school; Individual Project Presentation

Learning Outcomes

• Understand risks factors and consequences of daily stress in a complex holistic approach considering whole school system to enhance good quality of education and training for everyone involved in a system.
• Increase awareness of mental health and mental hygiene in a school system which is relevant for everyone.
• Promote understanding of one's strengths and weaknesses, the ability of self-reflection and evaluation and planning of future development of competencies
• Understand the main principles of prevention vs. intervention programs related to the topic of burnout, gain deeper knowledge and know-how, applying evidence based approach and best practice perspective.
• Gain techniques and methods for prevention (intervention) programs applicable to school staff, classrooms and communities, deal with increased diversity of learners, promote well-being approach to facilitate positive factors in mental health.
• Generate ready‐to‐use materials and methods to improve educational practices in everyday school practice considering burnout prevention (intervention).
• Increase broader understanding of strategies and systems coping with stress in different school systems, in different countries, considering the variability of factors which play a role.
• Support continual professional development, increase awareness about the topic of daily stress in a school system in a holistic way, encourage self-development and emphasise the need for daily practice to prevent burnout syndrome.
• Meet colleagues of different nationalities within the EU, engage in cross-cultural learning experience, exchange ideas and build a network for future international cooperation.
• Enrich communication skills, improve foreign language competencies, broaden professional vocabulary and promote EU’s broad linguistic diversity, embed common educational and training values.

General Course Information

Before the Course:

You would be required to fill a Questionnaire.
You will receive “ITC Guide Document” where you will find all necessary information.

After the Course:

Course evaluation form
Certificates
Course materials in electronical form / Other materials for self-study and dissemination of good practice

Year 2024

12. 02. - 16. 02. - Confirmed
26. 08. - 30. 08. - Confirmed

Year 2025

10. 02. - 14. 02. - Confirmed