In this course, you are going to learn mindful techniques that will help you to upgrade your approach to teaching. We cannot expect to have mindful students if we do not have mindful teachers. So, it is the right time to help teachers develop tools and skills in stress control, personal growth and saving vital energy.
Overall, teachers’ well-being will be better and the students will be able to get better teaching. Mindful skills will be presented through exercises that can be implemented in the daily practice.
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Course outcomes
- You will relax and accept the processes, events and people around you;
- You will be able to observe your mind;
- You will be able to judge less and to use your mind in a more constructive way;
- You will be able to reduce stress;
- You will be able to change your approach to everyday issues and circumstances;
- You will practice more kindness;
- You will unleash your natural curiosity;
- You will be able to communicate better and more successfully.
Overall objective: Developing widely applicable teaching techniques
Teachers should develop different useful and easy techniques that are extremely beneficial for their work in the classroom, as well as for everyday life.
Instructor: Tatjana Koluvija
Global Perspectives teacher Tatjana Koluvija graduated from University of Belgrade’s Faculty of Philology with a BA in Serbian Language and Literature. She obtained her MA from the Faculty of Philology. Tatjana worked at various schools in Belgrade, teaching children Serbian language and literature.
Contents
Day 1 – Course introduction and course aims
- Introduction and course overview
- Breaking the ice
- What is mindfulness?
- Individual expectations
- Discussion on how mindfulness can help us to cooperate and work better
- What are the main mindful techniques?
- Outcomes of the mindfulness course
- Reflection/discussion/relaxing
Day 2 – Mindfulness for teachers – How to become a mindful teacher?
- Introduction and course overview
- Breaking the ice
- What is mindfulness?
- Individual expectations
- Discussion on how mindfulness can help us to cooperate and work better
- What are the main mindful techniques?
- Outcomes of the mindfulness course
- Reflection/discussion/relaxing
Day 3 – Mindful communication with students
- What is mindful communication with students?
- Recognising students needs and the teachers feedback in communication
- Different approaches to communication in teacher-student
- Examples of good practises in the school environment
Day 4 – Mindful communication with parents and colleagues
- Breathing exercises and focusing on the present moment
- Detecting problems and issues in parent – teacher communication
- Working in teams – real problem solving situations
- Presenting solutions and mindful tools
- Evaluation
Day 5 – Mindful excursion and visit to a localit
- Travelling to the site
- Implementing mindfulness in conscious walking and breathing exercises/ observing the sites in mindful manner
- Sharing the impressions and aims for the future meetings and gathering
- Cultural excursion in local area
- Evaluation.
What do you get?
Upon completing the courses, you will receive a certificate that allows you to apply your newly acquired knowledge and skills in practice, i.e. in the business world.
A digital badge is proof of a successfully completed course that qualifies you for future business opportunities.
Participants’ rating
Olivera Cekić Jovanović
“Through various forms of professional development of education professionals, ICE enables individuals to improve their educational competencies for the 21st century, whereas this specific course provides innovation implementation, interactive teaching methods, and the latest achievements in the field of modern educational technologies.”
Ljiljana Vučetić
“Attending lectures and forums organized by the Institute is a great way to generate creative ideas that can be implemented in our teaching practices, as well as an opportunity to share experiences and connect with experts of different profiles.”
Milanka Maljković
“The Institute is a perfect place for teachers who want to advance. Congratulations for the work concept, excellent organization, current topics, and interactivity, and especially for the professionalism of the Institute’s staff, and the selection of topics.”
