5 fun active learning techniques that motivate and inspire

Inspiring learning through 5 effective, active learning techniques

Have fun while you transform your teaching with innovative, hands-on methods that truly engage students! This course offers practical tools and strategies to incorporate active learning, from experiential and outdoor education to game-based learning, role-playing and non-verbal techniques. Get ready to inspire your students and boost their motivation with dynamic learning approaches.

Discover the most effective active-learning methods to transform teaching and learning experiences.

Explore the potential of active learning to create engaging, student-centered experiences that foster deeper understanding and creativity. This course is designed for educators and trainers seeking effective, practical methods to enhance their teaching. Focusing on hands-on learning, outdoor education, game-based strategies, role-playing and non-verbal methods, participants will explore proven approaches to keep learners actively involved.

Through interactive exercises and collaborative activities, educators will develop the skills to boost student motivation, improve critical thinking, and encourage problem-solving and collaboration. Explore the natural beauty of Tenerife while experiencing the power of  outdoor education and games.

Participants will leave with a mastery of experiential learning techniques, the ability to incorporate outdoor education into lessons, skills to engage students with game mechanics and the tools to teach empathy and communication through role-play and non-verbal methods. Don’t miss this opportunity to revitalize your teaching approach and inspire your students to learn actively and enthusiastically!

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Objectives:

Master experiential learning techniques to inspire hands-on exploration and encourage personal growth in learners.

Develop skills to integrate outdoor education into various subjects, bringing lessons to life in natural environments.

Acquire game-based learning strategies to motivate students and enhance their engagement through interactive game mechanics.

Learn how to apply role-playing activities to teach empathy, perspective-taking and real-world problem-solving in a classroom setting.

Find out the benefits of non-verbal methods to promote group collaboration and foster understanding beyond language barriers.

Get new tools to enhance student motivation and creativity by incorporating dynamic, student-centered approaches that encourage active participation.

Learn to evaluate and reflect on the effectiveness of active-learning techniques to continuously improve teaching practices and student outcomes.

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Training activities:

Day 1 - Exploring experiential learning

  • Welcome to the course
  • Ice breaking: Getting to know each other
  • Discover the benefits of learning by doing through hands-on tasks and reflection.
  • Fun exercises to build group cohesion and foster creative thinking.

Day 2 - Outdoor education for active learning

  • Activities in Tenerife’s natural environment to learn how to make lessons come alive outside the classroom.
  • Techniques for promoting environmental awareness and team building.

Day 3 - Game-based learning

  • Dive into game mechanics that teach, motivate and engage.
  • Explore gamification tools and their application in educational settings.

Day 4 – Role-playing and Non-verbal methods

  • Interactive role-play activities to develop empathy and interpersonal skills.
  • Non-verbal communication exercises to foster group collaboration and cultural understanding.

Day 5 – Combining methods for maximum impact

  • Create and test your own active-learning activity using multiple methods.
  • Final group reflections and evaluations.
  • Field trip to Teide National Park, exploring sustainable tourism, nature’s educational potential and Tenerife’s cultural heritage.t (optional)
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Methodology:

Our focus is on showing participants how learners’ motivation increases when they become active creators of their own learning, with the teacher acting as a facilitator or learning guide. Our approach includes:

  • interactive workshops and group activities
  • hands-on testing of AI tools and digital resources
  • outdoor education in natural settings, including a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
  • guided discussions and structured debates to promote critical thinking
  • cooperative planning and co-creation of educational activities
  • reflection circles and sharing of best practices
  • final presentations and peer feedback for practical application

Our methodology is grounded in non-formal education, active participation and real-world challenges faced by today’s educators. You’ll leave the course not only with new tools, but with the confidence to use them.

We Will Take Care of You

  • Support: Emergency Helpline WhatsApp group for communication and interaction with other participants.
  • Coffee Break: Enjoy refreshments provided by a foundation supporting disadvantaged people.
  • Guidance: Receive a useful PDF with essential information about food, transport and Tenerife’s must-see spots.
  • Free Afternoons: Time to explore Tenerife’s beauty.
  • Certificates of attendance
  • Support with the Europass mobility certificates – to be issued by the applicant’s National Agency

After the Course

  • Access to teaching materials in PDF to use in your own classes.
  • A collection of photos for dissemination purposes.
  • A certificate of attendance and assistance with all necessary documentation.
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