Erasmus+ Courses for Teachers and Educators

What does a modern classroom really need to prepare learners for an unpredictable future?
It is a new set of skills that help learners think, create, collaborate, and adapt.
This course shows how to bring future-ready skills into everyday teaching in a practical, realistic, and engaging way.

Activity Type: Physical Mobility

1-Week Course for professionals from all Erasmus eligible countries, and from all educational levels.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core 21st century skills framework and its relevance in modern education
• Identify and map 21st century skills within their own curriculum
• Apply practical methods to develop critical thinking and problem-solving in learners
• Use collaborative learning techniques to strengthen classroom interaction
• Integrate creativity and innovation into everyday lessons
• Support students in developing digital literacy and responsible technology use
• Design lesson activities that combine subject knowledge with transferable skills
• Reflect on their own teaching style and adapt it to a skills-based approach

Schedule

Day 1 - Course Introduction & Setting Goals

• Course Introduction:
  • Overview of the course, the school, and the week's activities
  • Icebreaking activities
  What are 21st century skills and why they matter now
  • Identifying your personal and professional strengths
• Setting Goals:
  • Identifying needs and goals for each participant and relevant populations
  • Discussing 21st-century learners and the current educational landscape in Europe
  • Group discussions and activities

• Introduction to the 4Cs framework and its importance for future-ready learners
• Practical tools for developing critical thinking
• Encouraging creativity through idea generation and innovative activities
• Building collaboration skills through teamwork and cooperative learning methods
• Improving communication through discussion, presentation, and feedback techniques
• Redesigning traditional activities to develop the 4Cs

• Understanding character qualities and their role in lifelong learning
• Strategies for creating learning environments that support personal growth
• Activities that encourage reflection, independence, and positive learning habits
• Designing activities that develop both knowledge and character qualities
• Reflection on how educators can support learners beyond subject content

• Moving from traditional content delivery towards active learning approaches
• Exploring innovative teaching methods, including:
  • Project-based learning
  • Flipped learning
  • Gamification and interactive activities
• Using technology and digital tools to enhance learning experiences

• Action planning for implementation at home institution
• Feedback discussion and self-assessment
• Course evaluation
• Competency roundup

• Reflection
• Awarding of Certificates of Attendance
• Excursion and other cultural activities