Social and Emotional Learning - Experience Workshop

Course description

This comprehensive 6-day (30-lesson) teacher training course is designed to equip educators with the knowledge, skills, and tools to effectively integrate Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) into their classrooms and school environments. Drawing from the CASEL Framework and international best practices, particularly Finland’s innovative SEL model, this course provides participants with a deep understanding of SEL competencies and practical strategies for implementation. Participants will explore how SEL promotes student well-being, improves classroom management, and enhances academic achievement.

Through a combination of theory, hands-on activities, case studies, and reflective practices, teachers will gain the expertise needed to cultivate emotionally intelligent, resilient, and socially aware students.

The course content is created by experts of Finnish educational research, teacher education and professional development in Finland, but we also explore the possibilities of applying the lessons learned to the domestic educational context of the participants.

Basic information

⇒ Working language: English (minimum level required: B1)

⇒ Working hours: 30 lessons (6-day course)

⇒ Venue: Jyväskylä, Finland

⇒ Prices:

6-day (30-lesson) course: 580 EUR (download your 6-day reference programme here)

⇒ Currently available course dates:

TBA

Who is this training for?

Objectives and learning outcomes of the course

About the location

Methodology

Reference programme of the 6-day training

Certification awarded

Important to know

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Who is this training for?

The training is recommended for Teachers and Educators of any age range and of any field.

Objectives and learning outcomes of the course

The goal of the course is not to simply share information, but support participants in adapting the course content for their own educational system, curricula and everyday practices.

Participants will:

understand the theoretical foundations of social and emotional learning (SEL) in educational contexts, with special focus on the Finnish education environment.
be able to apply strategies to foster students’ positive behaviours and attitudes as SEL educators.
be able to facilitate positive peer relationships and collaborative learning experiences through implementing social learning principles in classroom management.
improve communication skills and soft skills in English and develop language for classroom use and planning.
develop action plans for sustaining a culture of social learning in their school environments.
develop their professional skills through interacting with colleagues of other nationalities, exchanging ideas, materials and experiences.
learn how to assess and evaluate the impact of social learning initiatives.
develop their international professional network which will enhance their motivation in teaching.

About the location

The capital of Central Finland, Jväskylä is the cradle of teacher education, an important pillar of Finland’s prestigious education system. The first teacher training institute in the country was established here at the end of the 19th century, and the University of Jyväskylä has since become a stronghold of Finnish teacher training and methodological education.

Methodology

Supervisor of the course is Ph.D. Kristóf Fenyvesi, Senior Researcher of the Finnish Institute for Educational Research in the University of Jyäskylä. The course is delivered in close cooperation with his invited colleagues. Dr. Fenyvesi’s research interests are overarching the main highlights of the Finnish education system, such as STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) education, creativity & innovation in learning, trans- and multidisciplinary integration in learning, problem-solving, playful learning, phenomenon-based, experience-oriented and cooperative approaches in education, hands-on approaches and digital modeling, etc. The training draws on all these approaches and, keeping in mind the principle of learning by doing, always aims to put participants in active situations so that they themselves can learn through experience.

Reference programme of the 6-day training (30x 45 min lessons)

		Day 1	Registration Fundamentals: principles, structure, framework of the course Tools for self-reflection on learning and professional development Introduction to social and emotional learning theories in educational contexts
		Day 2	Understanding the impact of social and emotional skills on students’ behaviours and achievement Supportive learning culture in schools Understand how Finland incorporates SEL in its national curriculum and educational philosophy
		Day 3	Nurturing positive peer interactions and group dynamics Facilitating collaborative learning experiences Managing conflicts and promoting teamwork Implementing effective communication and feedback techniques
		Day 4	Integrating social and emotional learning principles into classroom management Strategies for promoting engagement and participation Creating a safe and inclusive learning environment
		Day 5	Developing tools for assessing social and emotional learning outcomes Implementing continuous improvement strategies Building a sustainable culture of social and emotional learning in schools
		Day 6	Final reflection on knowledge and skills acquired Reflection about possible dissemination strategies Networking again Evaluation of the programme

While keeping in mind the described learning outcomes, some details of the reference programme may change. The course is always adapted to the actual needs and requests of the participants.

Certification awarded

At the end of the course, each participant will be awarded a certificate of attendance, together – if requested – with the Europass Mobility Certificate. Certificates are issued by Experience Workshop on the condition of at least 80% attendance.

Important to know

Minimum number of participants: The course will be realized if at least 10 people register at least 4 weeks before the first training day.

For more details read the Terms and Conditions.

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