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Teaching is generally considered 50% knowledge and 50% interpersonal or communication skills.
The art of communication involves listening and speaking, as well as reading and writing. Teachers need to be highly skilled in all these areas to be excellent in their profession.
Communicative Skills for European Teachers
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Course Summary
Teaching is commonly perceived as a blend of fifty percent knowledge and fifty percent interpersonal or communication skills. Our program delves into the crucial role communication plays in the teaching profession, covering aspects of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
In today’s educational landscape, effective communication is fundamental for transmitting not only knowledge but also skills and values.
Our course goes beyond traditional lectures to equip educators with the tools needed to excel in their profession by effectively conveying complex ideas and fostering meaningful interactions with students.
Moreover, we emphasize the importance of communication skills in introducing creative and practical solutions to students’ challenges.
Through interactive sessions and practical exercises, participants will develop strategies to enhance their communication abilities, ultimately empowering them to create engaging learning environments and inspire their students to succeed.
Course Goals
The objective of this course is to cultivate participants’ effective communication skills. With a focus on refining classroom techniques and incorporating practical activities, teachers will gain valuable insights to create engaging and informative lessons. Our aim is to support educators across all subjects in clarifying their roles in nurturing students to become confident language users in reading, writing, and speaking. Join us in honing your communication abilities and empowering your students to excel in language skills across various disciplines.
Learning outcomes:
- Develop communicative skills to overcome communication barriers;
- Provide tools for more effective communication and motivate different personality types;
- Understand group dynamics;
- Enable the participants to understand learners & colleagues’ needs;
- Acquire knowledge and tips related to delivering effective public speeches (how to structure and plan effectively a speech), communication skills and learning styles;
- Provide practical tools for identifying and changing unsupportive behaviours;
- Enhance communicative competence in English;
- Develop social and soft skills;
- Increase confidence in speaking publicly: articulate clear questions and ideas in class discussion;
- Transfer and share core values, experiences and effective teaching practices with other teachers and colleagues;
- Provide teachers with an insight into Portuguese culture and heritage.
Daily Program
DAY 1
• Self Preparation for a short School presentation on Day 2
• Cultural Quiz (to be filled out pre-session) • Welcome Session - Networking between participants and Erasmus+ team
• Sharing of European core values
• Open space for participants to share ideas and discuss current challenges in the Education sector; collaborative opportunity to exchange future goals (activity)
• Icebreaking, dinner, week briefing and planning
DAY 2
• A reflection on the importance of the relationship between learners and facilitators
• Levels of communication: Verbal language, Non-verbal or paralinguistic language
• Body language, The silence
• Communication models
• Practical group work and exercises
DAY 3
• Factors that facilitate communication
• Oral communication, Interpersonal relationship, Empathy, The keys for effective communication: active listening
• Active listening tools - Echoing, Encouragement, Probing, Paraphrasing, Reflective paraphrasing
DAY 4
• Communication & learning styles
• Communication barriers
• Communication in team dynamism
• New practices for communicating, building trust & self-esteem
• Understand communication & explore the mindsets of effectiveness
• Practical group work and exercises
DAY 5
• Motivation, persuasion, negotiation and leadership
• Motivating oneself
• The art of persuasion: from persuasion to negotiation
• Leadership and motivating others
DAY 6
• Essential & vocational skills: survival strategies
• Managing time, stress, resilience
• Work-life balance
• Course roundup & review
• Learning outcomes' validation
• 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
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 the details listed in the table.
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COURSE DETAILS | 🏰Krakow |  Malaga |  Seville |  Valencia |  Porto | 🍃Azores | 🌴 Madeira |
DURATION | 5-DAYS | 5-DAYS | 5-DAYS | 5-DAYS | 6-DAYS | 6-DAYS | 6-DAYS |
Welcome Kit |  | | | | | | |
Quality Daily Program | | | | | | | |
Daily Coffee Break | | | | | | | |
Daily Assistance & Admin. Support | | | | | | | |
Erasmus+ Documents | | | | | | | |
Certification Ceremony | | | | | | | |
Welcome Session & Dinner | - | - | - | - | | | |
Cultural Activities | - | - | - | - | - | | |
COURSE FEE | 400€ | 420€ | 420€ | 420€ | 480€ | 580€ | 600€ |
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
icebreaking while enjoying Portuguese delicacies
Social and Cultural Heritage Activities
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.
📝 Get the Program PDF HERE.
What is Course Status?
Always contact us first, before booking any flights or accommodation.
Planned
This session is a planned date and is open to enrollments.
Confirmed
This session/date is affirmed and will be held.
Language
English
Material Required
None
Documentation
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Location
On-site
Target Audience
Wide range of educational professionals across primary, middle and secondary schools, higher education, training centers, adult education schools and NGOs.
Certification
A Certificate of Attendance is issued to all participants who complete a minimum of 80% of the course.
2-Week Training
Join a second confirmed course for a 2-week mobility (enjoy a longer experience with a discount)! Contact us for more details or pre-register.
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