Erasmus+ Course

Course overview

Key Features

• Exploration of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the EU Green Deal as frameworks for climate action.
• Integration of the Design Thinking process for sustainable innovation.
• Hands-on strategies for guiding student-led eco-innovation projects.
• Focus on well-being, equity, and social responsibility within sustainability.
• Cross-curricular approaches to teaching sustainability.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Teachers at all levels who want to integrate sustainability into their teaching.
• School leaders and coordinators who want to lead green initiatives.
• Educators passionate about equipping students to become changemakers for a greener future.

Course Methodology

• Experiential Learning: Hands-on eco-design labs and climate simulations.
• Design Thinking: Co-creation of innovative solutions to climate challenges.
• Collaborative Projects: Interdisciplinary lesson and project design.
• Practical Application: School audits, eco-project pitches, and pledges.
• Reflection & Action Planning: Guided reflection for long-term impact.
• Digital & Data Integration: Using data to track ecological footprints and sustainability efforts.

Modules

Module 01 – Sustainability & the EU Green Deal

Module 02 – SDGs as a Roadmap for Education

Module 03 – Design Thinking for Climate Innovation

Module 04 – Everyday Eco-Choices

Module 05 – Understanding Climate Systems & Challenges

Module 06 – Using Data for Climate Education

Module 07 – Well-being & Equity in Green Communities

Module 08 – Teaching Sustainability Across Subjects

Module 09 – Student-Led Eco-Innovation Projects

Module 10 – Becoming Green Changemakers

Module 11 – From Knowledge to Action

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the EU Green Deal and SDGs as frameworks for sustainability education.
• Apply the Design Thinking process to sustainability challenges.
• Integrate eco-friendly practices into classrooms and schools.
• Use data to measure and reflect on ecological impact.
• Design and lead student-led eco-innovation projects.
• Promote well-being and equity through sustainability education.
• Create actionable Climate Action Plans for immediate implementation.

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 2026

19. 01. - 23. 01. - Confirmed
23. 02. - 27. 02. - Confirmed
23. 03. - 27. 03. - Confirmed
20. 04. - 24. 04. - Confirmed
11. 05. - 15. 05. - Confirmed
08. 06. - 12. 06. - Confirmed
13. 07. - 17. 07. - Confirmed
17. 08. - 21. 08. - Confirmed
16. 11. - 20. 11. - Confirmed
07. 12. - 11. 12. - Confirmed

Erasmus+ Course

Course overview

This course empowers educators to create more inclusive, flexible, and student-centered classrooms using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. Designed with real classrooms in mind, this course focuses on breaking down barriers to learning and giving all students—regardless of background, ability, or learning style—the opportunity to thrive.

Key Features

• Understand the core principles of Universal Design for Learning and how they support inclusive education.
• Learn to design flexible lessons that engage all learners through multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression.
• Gain practical tools and strategies to identify and remove learning barriers before they arise.
• Explore how technology and blended learning can enhance accessibility and student voice.
• Develop inclusive assessment methods that reflect genuine understanding and learner strengths.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Teachers at all levels looking to meet the diverse needs of their students.
• Educators working with multilingual learners, students with disabilities, or advanced learners.
• School leaders and support staff aiming to create more inclusive learning environments.

Requirements

No prior experience with UDL is required. Participants should have basic teaching experience and a desire to create equitable, engaging, and accessible learning experiences.

Flexible Approach

Course activities and tools are adaptable to any subject, grade level, or teaching context. Participants will work on real lesson planning, making the content directly applicable to their classrooms.

Course Methodology

• Interactive Sessions introducing UDL principles through examples and practice.
• Collaborative Learning with peer sharing, reflection, and group planning.
• Hands-on Lesson Design using UDL templates and real classroom scenarios.
• Technology Integration to explore inclusive digital tools.
• Ongoing Reflection to promote teacher growth and student empowerment.

Modules

Module 01 – What is UDL? Making Learning Work for Everyone

• Get to know the Universal Design for Learning framework and how it supports equity and flexibility.
• Understand why UDL matters in today’s diverse classrooms.

Module 02 – Spotting and Removing Barriers in the Classroom

• Learn to recognize common barriers to learning and design lessons that reduce them from the start.
• Shift from reactive to proactive inclusive teaching.

Module 03 – Motivating Every Learner: UDL Principle 1 – Engagement

• Explore how to spark curiosity and maintain motivation through choice, relevance, and emotional connection.
• Help students stay engaged—even with challenging content.

Module 04 – Explaining Ideas So Everyone Understands: UDL Principle 2 – Representation

• Learn to present information in multiple formats to make learning accessible to all.
• Support comprehension through visual, auditory, and hands-on strategies.

Module 05 – Letting Students Show What They Know: UDL Principle 3 – Action & Expression

• Provide students with different ways to demonstrate their understanding.
• Encourage creative output through writing, building, performing, speaking, and digital creation.

Module 06 – Fair and Flexible Assessment for All Learners

• Design assessments that reflect true learning, not just test-taking ability.
• Incorporate flexibility and student choice into assessment strategies.

Module 07 – Differentiation + MTSS + UDL: Better Together

• See how UDL complements Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and differentiated instruction.
• Learn to create layered supports that benefit all students.

Module 08 – Using Technology to Support Inclusive Teaching

• Explore teacher-friendly tech tools that enhance accessibility and engagement.
• Learn how technology can support representation, expression, and feedback.

Module 09 – Blended Learning: Mixing Online and In-Person Strategies with UDL

• Discover how to combine digital and face-to-face methods for greater student flexibility.
• Apply UDL principles to blended lesson design.

Module 10 – Planning Inclusive Lessons Step-by-Step (with the UDL Framework)

• Learn how to apply UDL to your lesson planning process.
• Use templates, examples, and checklists to make inclusive planning easier.

Module 11 – Helping Students Become Independent and Reflective Learners

• Guide students in taking ownership of their learning journey.
• Build habits of self-regulation, reflection, and lifelong learning.

Learning Outcomes

• Master techniques for effectively teaching in diverse classrooms. Learn to promote inclusion and active societal participation, aligning with UDL's commitment to creating a barrier-free, inclusive learning environment
• A comprehensive understanding of UDL principles and their application in the classroom.
• Skills to curate an inclusive learning environment that caters to diverse learning needs
• Enhance the application of UDL principles to create engaging, accessible learning experiences for all students.
• Learn how to leverage ICT to drive modernization changes, aligning with the UDL principle of using multiple means of representation.
• Cultivate a toolkit of ready-to-use materials and ideas to drive school or organizational development in innovative education, emphasizing a UDL-aligned interdisciplinary and holistic approach.
• Learn to motivate, guide and effectively assess to reduce low achievement in basic competences, promote peer exchange and active participation within the education.
• Learn to motivate, guide, and assess students effectively to minimize achievement gaps. Emphasize peer exchange and active participation within the education system, consistent with UDL's principle of multiple means of engagement.
• Reflect upon and build personal and professional competencies. Gain confidence in promoting innovative pedagogies that are responsive to social and cultural diversity, adhering to the spirit of UDL.
• Network with educators from diverse nationalities within the EU, engaging in cross-cultural learning experiences, exchanging ideas and building a foundation for future international cooperation within the UDL framework.
• Gain a broader understanding of educational practices, policies, and systems of different countries. Cultivate mutual respect, intercultural awareness, and embed common educational and training values, all within the UDL perspective.
• Enrich communication skills, improve foreign language competencies, expand professional vocabulary, and promote the EU’s broad linguistic diversity, aligning with UDL's principle of multiple means of representation and expression.

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 2026

30. 03. - 03. 04. - Confirmed
03. 08. - 07. 08. - Confirmed
02. 11. - 06. 11. - Confirmed

Erasmus+ Course

Course overview

This course is designed for early years educators who want to bring 21st-century skills, creativity, and inclusive strategies into the heart of their kindergarten classroom. Rooted in play, imagination, and connection, this course helps teachers create joyful, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences that nurture the whole child.

Participants will explore how to introduce critical and creative thinking, early STEM, CLIL, digital tools, and formative assessment—all through playful, child-centered methods. Whether you're new to early childhood education or looking for a fresh spark, this course is packed with hands-on ideas and heart-led teaching strategies.

Key Features

• Explore how to foster 21st-century skills like creativity, collaboration, and curiosity in early childhood.
• Discover playful ways to introduce STEM, language learning, and digital tools.
• Learn to support multiple intelligences and diverse learning needs through inclusive practices.
• Use observation and formative assessment to guide development with care and flexibility.
• Take learning outdoors and create nature-based, child-led learning adventures.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Kindergarten and early childhood educators (Ideally from 3+ age group)
• Preschool teachers and teaching assistants
• Educators working in bilingual or international early years settings

Requirements

No advanced knowledge is required. Participants should have experience or interest in working with young children, and a playful, open approach to teaching and learning.

Flexible Approach

All content is adaptable to various early years settings, age groups (3–6), and classroom contexts. The course celebrates diversity in learning styles, languages, and developmental stages.

Course Methodology

• Hands-On Workshops using play-based learning and arts integration
• Collaborative Discussions and idea sharing among early years professionals
• Practical Activity Design that can be implemented immediately
• Reflective Practice with a focus on child observation and responsive teaching
• Outdoor & Sensory Elements for whole-child development

Modules

Module 01 – Teaching 21st Century Skills in the Kindergarten Classroom

• Explore what next-gen skills look like in early years—such as communication, collaboration, and adaptability—and how to foster them through play.

Module 02 – Helping Young Minds Think Critically and Creatively

• Use open-ended questions, storytelling, and playful challenges to build curiosity, imagination, and early problem-solving.

Module 03 – Using Multiple Intelligences to Reach Every Child

• Discover how to recognize and nurture children’s unique strengths—whether musical, spatial, social, or physical—and plan inclusive activities accordingly.

Module 04 – Learning Through Play: Gamifying Your Classroom

• Turn routines and learning goals into joyful games, treasure hunts, and challenges that build intrinsic motivation and delight.

Module 05 – Introducing STEM the Fun Way in Kindergarten

• Explore science, math, engineering, and tech through hands-on building, sorting, storytelling, and discovery.

Module 06 – Using CLIL in Early Years: Real Examples

• See how language and content can grow together naturally with simple, age-appropriate, bilingual or multilingual classroom routines and activities.

Module 07 – Bringing Learning to Life with Art and Drama

• Use roleplay, puppets, movement, and visual arts to help children explore feelings, stories, and concepts in expressive, embodied ways.

Module 08 – Simple Digital Tools for Playful, Interactive Learning

• Explore safe, age-appropriate apps and digital games that support creativity, collaboration, and early tech literacy.

Module 09 – Formative Assessment in Action: Observing and Supporting Growth

• Learn to observe with intention, document with meaning, and respond to each child’s learning journey in thoughtful, flexible ways.

Module 10 – Outdoor Adventures in Learning

• Bring learning into nature! Use outdoor spaces for sensory play, exploration, wellbeing, and connection with the world around them.

Module 11 – Real Classrooms, Real Challenges: Case Studies and Solutions

• Explore real-life classroom scenarios and the everyday challenges kindergarten teachers face—from managing mixed-ability groups to supporting emotional regulation or dealing with unexpected behaviour.

Learning Outcomes

• Enhance skills to use various innovative teaching methods and techniques that are learner-centred, encourage solving of meaningful real-world tasks and develop transversal competencies.
• Boost skills in using open and digital resources, support development of digital skills and media literacy, increase capacity to trigger changes in terms of modernization using ICT.
• Generate ready‐to‐use materials and ideas to support school or organisational development in the field of innovative education with regards to interdisciplinary and holistic approach.
• Gain techniques for working with heterogeneous classrooms, support inclusion of various minorities into mainstream education based on democratic values, promote active participation in society.
• Develop relevant, high-level skills such as creativity, critical thinking, metacognition and other key competences through innovative teaching methods, enhance good quality of mainstream education.
• Learn to motivate, guide and effectively assess to reduce low achievement in basic competences, promote peer exchange and active participation within the education.
• Revise and develop personal and professional competences, build confidence in promoting innovative and active pedagogies that are responsive to social and cultural diversity.
• 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 broader understanding of practices, policies and systems of education of 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.

Course Duration

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 2026

09. 02. - 13. 02. - Confirmed
04. 05. - 08. 05. - Confirmed
26. 10. - 30. 10. - Confirme