ERASMUS+ Course
Course overview
The European Union’s educational vision focuses on creating inclusive, sustainable, and digitally competent societies. This course helps teachers and school leaders bring those priorities to life in practical, meaningful ways.
Participants will gain hands-on experience, tools, and inspiration to integrate the Erasmus+ priorities—Inclusion, Digital Transformation, Sustainability, Participation, and Well-being—into everyday teaching and school culture.Through reflection, collaboration, and innovation, participants will explore how EU strategies can become classroom realities that inspire positive change.
They will connect policy with practice, learning to turn global goals into local impact, and leave equipped to lead with purpose and confidence.
“Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world.” — Joel A. Barker
Learning Outcomes
- •Understand the five key priorities of the European Education Area and Erasmus+ Programme (Inclusion, Digital Transformation, Sustainability, Participation, and Well-being).
- •Translate EU education policies and strategies into practical classroom projects and school initiatives.
- •Develop leadership skills to promote European values, citizenship, and intercultural understanding.
- •Design activities that support inclusion, diversity, and social cohesion within school communities.
- •Incorpor-ate sustainability, digital competence, and active citizenship across subjects and school programmes.
- •Collaborate with European peers to share ideas and develop cross-border educational projects.
- •Reflect on educational practices and create an action plan aligned with EU priorities for quality and innovation.
Teaching & Learning Methods
All our methods are designed to be highly interactive and hands-on, ensuring a practical and engaging learning experience.
- •Workshops and Case Studies: Engage with real examples of how EU priorities are being implemented in schools across Europe.
- •Collaborative Projects: Co-create interdisciplinary learning tasks that connect policy goals to classroom practices.
- •Reflective Sessions: Examine your current teaching approach and plan steps toward alignment with EU strategies.
- •Outdoor and Experiential Learning: Experience activities that model sustainable and inclusive practices.
- •Peer Learning and Sharing: Exchange ideas, resources, and project experiences with European colleagues.
EU Competence Frameworks
This course aligns with key EU competence frameworks:- •European Key Competences for Lifelong Learning (2018): developing citizenship, creativity, and digital competence.
- •European Education Area 2025: ensuring quality, inclusion, and lifelong learning opportunities for all.
- •Digital Education Action Plan (2021–2027): promoting digital literacy, innovation, and AI awareness in education.
- •GreenComp (European Sustainability Competence Framework): supporting environmental awareness, systems thinking, and responsible action.
- •ET 2030 Framework: strengthening cooperation and equity in European education systems.
- •Council Recommendation on Learning for Environmental Sustainability (2022): embedding sustainability across education and training.
Erasmus+ Priorities
This course equips participants with skills that respond directly to key Erasmus+ priorities:- •Inclusion and Diversity: Empowering teachers to build equitable, accessible, and culturally responsive classrooms.
- •Digital Transformation: Encouraging the responsible and innovative use of technology to enhance learning.
- •Environment and Fight Against Climate Change: Integrating sustainability, green skills, and nature-based learning into education.
- •Participation in Democratic Life: Strengthening civic engagement, media literacy, and student voice in school life.
- •Well-being and Mental Health: Promoting holistic education that supports emotional, physical, and social well-being.
COURSE MODULES & TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
DAY 1 – Understanding EU Priorities in Education
Module 01 – Introduction to the European Education Area and Erasmus+ Priorities
Get to know the five Erasmus+ priorities and how they shape education policy and classroom practice across Europe.
Module 02 – From Policy to Practice: Why EU Priorities Matter
Explore the link between European policies and the classroom through inspiring case studies and hands-on reflection activities.
Orientation Walk with a Local Guide (optional, complimentary)
A short post-class city walk for orientation and networking. Voluntary, no fee, separate from the course, and not counted in Erasmus+ hours or outcomes.
DAY 2 – Inclusion and Diversity in Action
Module 03 – Inclusive Teaching and Learning Strategies
Discover tools and methods to support all learners, including those from diverse cultural, linguistic, or socio-economic backgrounds.
Module 04 – Building Empathy and Belonging in Schools
Explore SEL-based strategies and intercultural approaches that create welcoming, inclusive learning spaces.
DAY 3 – Digital Transformation and AI Literacy
Module 05 – The Digital Education Action Plan in Practice
Learn to integrate digital tools and AI responsibly into learning environments that promote engagement and accessibility.
Module 06 – Teaching Critical Thinking and Media Literacy
Empower students to navigate the digital world safely, recognizing misinformation and building responsible online behavior.
DAY 4 – Green and Sustainable Schools
Module 07 – Learning for Environmental Sustainability
Connect your curriculum to the GreenComp framework by integrating sustainability projects and outdoor education.
Module 08 – Designing Schoolwide Eco-Actions
Plan initiatives like recycling campaigns, green school audits, and sustainability fairs that build community engagement.
DAY 5 – Participation, Well-being, and Reflection
Module 09 – Strengthening Participation and Well-being
Promote student voice, social responsibility, and well-being as central parts of learning and school culture.
Module 10 – Designing Your EU-Aligned Action Plan
Bring everything together by creating a personal or institutional action plan that aligns your work with EU priorities.
Final Reflection
Action Plan • Certificates & Farewell