Preventing Early School Leaving (ESL) through experiential learning

Course description:

 

Early School Leaving (ESL) is a pressing concern in all EU countries because it is directly related to unemployment, social exclusion and poverty, especially.  The Europe 2020 strategy has set the goal of reducing the proportion of school leavers to below 10%. This training course will focus on preventing ESL.

In this course, teachers and trainers will understand the experiential learning methodology and learn how to create a stimulating and engaging learning climate. By adopting an inclusive learner-centred vision of education, teachers can increase motivation and sense of belonging among students, irrespective of individual and family-related factors, socio-economic status or life experiences. With this form of active learning, all learners and their diverse needs are at the centre of education. They are the actors of their own learning.

The course doesn’t offer quick solutions. Instead, it shows how to achieve sustainable results in the long term with holistic, systemic approach.

The nature of this course is highly practical and hands on, so the participants will learn about Kolb‘s Experiential Learning Cycle (Experiencing, Reviewing, Concluding, Planning and Transfer of learning) through group dynamics, role plays and practical activities.

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Objectives:

Get insights on the causes and effects of Early School Leaving at European level.

Reflect on the role of the teacher in preventing ESL.

Understand the experiential learning methodology and its benefits for preventing ESL.

Learn to apply the experiential and active learning methods in everyday thinking.

Exchange best practices on how to detect and handle the needs of learners with vulnerable backgrounds.

Acquire experiential methodological tools that encourage participation, cooperation and motivation of students.

Learn how to lead and deliver simple experiments, group dynamics and exercises with low cost.

Get to know how to foster a stimulating and welcoming environment and encourage diversity and collective learning.

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Training activities:

Day 1 – Introduction to Early School Leaving

  • Introduction and ice breaking: Getting to know each other.
  • Video: Early School Leaving in Europe
  • Preliminary questions Method: What is Early School Leaving and how to recognize it?
  • Introduction to Early School Leaving and inclusion at European level – what has been done so far?
  • Group dynamics: Generating collaborative attitude in the group and raising the energy level.
  • Reverse brainstorming exercise: What are the causes and effects of Early School Leaving?

Day 2 – The role of the teacher in ESL prevention

  • Group dynamics and wrap up exercises
  • EU Strategies and Policies for ESL prevention
  • Group work and reflection exercise: A whole school approach to tackling ESL by involving all stakeholders
  • Case scenarios: The role of the teacher in ESL
  • Sharing pedagogical approaches on ESL 

Day 3 – Experiential learning methodology

  • Team building exercise
  • Think-Pair-Share exercise: What is experience?
  • Concept mapping exercise on active learning methodologies (experiential learning, learning by doing, hands on approach etc.)
  • Case study: Applying Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle
  • Practical activity: Design of an experimental workshop removing a piece of the puzzle. 

Day 4 – Experiential learning to prevent ESL

  • Energizer and group building exercise
  • Think-Pair-Share exercise: A learner-centered teaching approach to prevent ESL
  • Group exercise: design an experiential methodological tool that encouraged participation increase motivation of students.
  • Reflection: How can we connect curricula with real life and diversity in classroom to increase engagement?
  • Exchanging good practices on how to detect and handle the needs of learners with vulnerable backgrounds.
  • Practical work, case scenarios and group discussion
  • Quick feedback session

Day 5 – Networking and closing

  • Energizer and quiz
  • Group dynamics: Networking skills
  • Open discussion on possible future collaborations and planning follow up activities
  • Summary of key learning points
  • Final course evaluation and feedback
  • Validation of learning outcomes and handling certificates
  • Cultural activity or guided visit (optional)
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Methodology:

Our focus is on showing the participants how the learners’ motivation increases when they become the actors of their own learning because the teacher takes the role of facilitator or learning guide.

Energizers, games and group reflections are foreseen daily in order to ensure a positive energy and a cooperative learning climate in the group.

We tailor our working methods based upon the participants‘ needs and professional profiles in order to ensure easier adaptability and application of the tools to the real life.

We will take care of you

    • Support and Emergency Helpline Whatsapp group with all participants for easy communication and interaction between each other.
    • Useful pdf presentation with the most important information about food, transportation and places to visit in Tenerife.
    • Free afternoons to explore beauty of Tenerife.
    • Visit to Teide National Park – optional.
    • No requirements for accommodation, you can choose whatever you want (in the city where the course takes place).

     

  • After the course:

    • Teaching materials in pdf to use in your classes afterwards.
    • Photos for dissemination.
    • The certificate of attendance and support with all documents needed.

 

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