This course empowers educators, therapists, and support staff to use art as a powerful tool for inclusion, communication, and expression.
Creative Inclusion: Art Therapy in Special Needs Education
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Course Summary
Creative Inclusion: Art Therapy in Special Needs Education is a specialized six-day course designed to integrate art therapy techniques into educational settings for students with special needs.
This course empowers educators, therapists, and support staff to use art as a powerful tool for inclusion, communication, and expression.
Participants will explore how art therapy can aid in breaking down barriers to learning and social interaction among students with diverse abilities.
Through hands-on sessions, expert-led workshops, and collaborative projects, educators will learn to create supportive, expressive, and inclusive environments that cater to the unique needs of all students.
Participants will explore diverse art mediums and innovative therapeutic techniques to enhance emotional well-being and social interaction among students.
This course will empower you to creatively support every student’s learning journey, making it an ideal learning experience for those committed to enhancing educational outcomes through the arts.
Course Goals
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand Art Therapy Foundations: Grasp the fundamental principles of art therapy, including its history, key techniques, and its role in educational settings.
- Develop Skills in Art-Based Interventions: Learn to design and implement effective art-based interventions that support emotional, cognitive, and social development for students with special needs.
- Utilize Art for Inclusion and Communication: Employ art as a medium for enhancing inclusion, facilitating better communication, and understanding students’ emotions and thoughts.
- Create Adaptive Art Programs: Tailor art programs to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities, ensuring accessibility and engagement for all participants.
- Assess and Document Progress: Master techniques for assessing students’ progress through art therapy and maintaining records to track developmental milestones and therapeutic outcomes.
- Foster an Inclusive Classroom Environment: Gain strategies to promote an inclusive atmosphere that encourages participation and expression across abilities.
- Empower educators to create practical and meaningful experiences.
- Improve technical and English language, communication and social skills.
- Promote intercultural awareness.
- Transfer and share core values, experiences and effective teaching practices between educators from different contexts and regions.
- Motivate and inspire educators to contribute, through their areas of action, to building more coherent, harmonious, and sustainable societies.
Daily Program
DAY 1
- Welcome Session - dinner and icebreaking
- Meet & greet, networking between participants and LT Team
- Week briefing and planning
DAY 2
- Introduction to Art Therapy
- Overview of Art Therapy - Principles and Practices
- Understanding Special Needs - Tailoring Art Therapy to Diverse Learners
DAY 3
- Techniques in Art Therapy
- Hands-On Art Techniques - Drawing, Painting, and Sculpting
- Digital Art Therapy Techniques - Using Technology to Enhance Creativity
DAY 4
- Art Therapy for Emotional and Social Development
- Emotional Expression Through Art - Case Studies and Activities
- Social Skills Through Group Art Projects
DAY 5
Program Development and Implementation
Designing Art Therapy Programs for Schools
Workshop on Adaptive Tools and Materials for Inclusive Art Making
DAY 6
Methods for Assessing and Documenting Therapeutic Outcomes
Future Trends in Art Therapy and Special Education
Integration Strategies
Group work: presentation
Reflection, future cooperation, planning follow-up activities
Discussion and evaluation of the course
Learning validation and outcomes
Certification Ceremony
Note
The daily schedule/ program describes likely activities but may differ based on the trainer's discretion and objectives.
Classes are scheduled for either the morning or afternoon, based on the provider's preference.
If there's a particular topic you wish to cover, please mention it no later than 1 month in advance.
Please note that the course may have participants from various school levels and English proficiency.
Pricing
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600 € / participant
- Welcome Kit
- Quality Daily Program
- Welcome Session & Dinner
- Cultural Activities
- Daily Coffee Break
- Logistics & Admin. Support
- Full Daily Assistance
- Erasmus+ Documentation
- Certification Ceremony
Costs can be supported with a Key Action grant under the Erasmus+ Program. Our pricing policy follows the official regulations on transparent costs.
What is Included? Find all details listed inside the information box.
More About Our Services
Welcome Kit
with goodies and materials from Learning Together’s Team
Quality Daily Program
designed by our innovative, experienced trainers
Welcome Session & Dinner
(depends on the course) icebreaking while enjoying Portuguese delicacies
Social and Cultural Heritage Activities
(depends on the course) enriching activities to foster cultural knowledge
Daily Coffee Break
to enjoy a morning break between peers and trainer
Organizational & Administrative Support
from the headquarters and LT staff
Full Daily Assistance
on-call+chat support throughout the whole week
Certification Ceremony
course documentation, validation, networking and farewell.
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What is Course Status?
Always contact us first, before booking any flights or accommodation.
Confirmed
This session/date is affirmed and will be held.
Planned
This session is a planned date and is open to enrollments.
Language
English
Material Required
None
Documentation
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Location
On-site / Portugal
Target Audience
Wide range of educational professionals across primary, middle and secondary schools, higher education, training centers, adult education schools and NGOs.
OUR GALLERY
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CertificationParticipants who attend at least 80% of the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
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2-Weeks CoursePair a confirmed date of this course with another confirmed course to design a 2-week training (and enjoy a discount)! Contact us for more information.
