Erasmus+ Course

Course Overview

Play, learn, Innovate. Think of this course as your trusty toolbox, full of bright ideas and fun activities to supercharge your teaching journey. Imagine your classroom buzzing with creativity, with every little learner involved in exciting projects. We'll show you how to use digital tools to spark curiosity and develop critical thinking among your little geniuses. This course is all about unlocking your teaching potential and making learning an adventure for your kindergartners. Ready to join the fun? Let's dive in.

Course Methodology

Our way of teaching? It's not all about stiff, formal lessons. In this course, you'll explore nine fun-filled, hands-on modules guided by a team of friendly tutors. Forget about traditional, boring lectures - we're taking you on a playful, interactive journey. You'll dive into real-life scenarios, and even design your own engaging tasks and lesson plans for your kindergarten class. By sharing ideas and experiences, you'll learn a whole lot of new skills, and best of all, you'll be learning by doing. So, get ready for plenty of collaboration, reflection, and lots of fun.

Modules

• Module 01 – Essential Next Generation Skills
• Module 02 – Fostering Critical and Creative Thinking in Young Minds
• Module 03 – Working with Multiple Intelligences
• Module 04 – Gamifying the Kindergarten classroom
• Module 05 – STEM for Kindergartners
• Module 06 – CLIL examples
• Module 07 – Art and Drama activities
• Module 08 – Digital Tools
• Module 09 – Modern trends in Formative assessment for young learners
• Module 10 – Experiential outdoor Learning

Guided City Tour

Learning Outcomes

• Master Essential Next Generation Skills necessary for fostering a strong educational foundation in young learners, ensuring their preparedness for the future.
• Develop techniques for Fostering Critical and Creative Thinking in young minds, encouraging them to explore innovative ideas and solutions.
• Learn to Work with Multiple Intelligences, tailoring teaching methods to match the diverse cognitive strengths of individual children, enhancing their learning experiences.
• Implement Gamification Strategies in the Kindergarten classroom, making learning engaging and enjoyable, promoting active participation and motivation among students.
• Encourage Creative Expression through Art and Drama Activities, fostering artistic and imaginative abilities, allowing children to express themselves freely.
• Embrace Digital Tools specifically designed for young learners, promoting early technological literacy and interactive learning experiences.
• Stay Updated with Modern Trends in Formative Assessment for young learners, ensuring accurate and insightful assessment practices tailored to their developmental stages.
• Engage in Experiential Outdoor Learning, allowing children to explore the natural world, fostering a sense of wonder and environmental consciousness.
• Meet colleagues of different nationalities within the EU, engage in cross-cultural learning experience, exchange ideas and build a network for future international cooperation.
• Gain a broader understanding of practices, policies, and systems of education in different countries, cultivate mutual respect, intercultural awareness and embed common educational and training values.
• Enrich communication skills, improve foreign language competencies, broaden professional vocabulary, and promote EU’s broad linguistic diversity.

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 the techniques. 

Year 2024