Empowering Educators

COURSES AND TRAININGS

Erasmus Courses

Overview and purpose

Are your students struggling to focus, grappling with perfectionism, or caught in the cycle of procrastination? As an educator, you have the power to transform these challenges into opportunities for growth. Empowering Educators is a dynamic 6-day professional development course designed exclusively for teachers. This workshop provides actionable teaching techniques to help your students overcome their productivity barriers while boosting your classroom management skills.
You’ll learn how to:
• Engage students in effective learning strategies.
• Create distraction-free learning environments.
• Tackle perfectionism and procrastination in students.
• Promote mental well-being and resilience in the classroom.
This course not only enhances your teaching toolkit but also empowers you to inspire students to achieve their full academic potential.

Learning Outcome

By participating in this course, educators will:
• Develop strategies to identify and address common student challenges such as distractions, perfectionism, and procrastination.
• Learn teaching techniques that promote focus and productivity.
• Foster a classroom culture of balance, motivation, and resilience.
• Gain insights into supporting students’ mental well-being alongside academic success.
• Equip themselves with tools to create a sustainable, effective teaching approach.

Admission information

Language: English
Language level prerequisites: B1 or above
Audience: This course is designed for schoolteachers from primary and secondary education settings who are passionate about enhancing their teaching strategies to help students overcome common productivity barriers. It is also suitable for trainers, education managers, and school staff looking to improve classroom focus, address perfectionism, and reduce procrastination among learners while fostering a healthy academic environment.
General prerequisites: There are no specific academic requirements for this course. Participants should have a good command of English to engage in discussions and interactive activities effectively. Attendees are encouraged to bring examples of challenges they face in their teaching roles to share insights and solutions with their peers during the workshop.
Maximum number of participants: 20

location

Rome, Italy – Classroom-based learning with cultural exploration activities.

Duration and Daily Schedule

6 days (including a guided cultural tour of Rome).

Daily Schedule

Day 1: Building the Foundations of Transformational Teaching

Morning: Understanding modern student challenges – distractions, perfectionism, and procrastination.
Afternoon: Goal-setting and creating an inclusive, focused learning environment.

Day 2: Teaching Strategies for Focus and Efficiency

Morning: Explore evidence-based techniques to keep students engaged and actively learning.
Afternoon: Workshop: Designing distraction-free classrooms.

Day 3: Addressing Perfectionism and Its Impact on Students

Morning: Recognize perfectionist tendencies and their impact on student performance.
Afternoon: Practical tools for guiding students toward progress over perfection.

Day 4: Breaking the Cycle of Procrastination in Learning

Morning: Learn the root causes of procrastination and intervention techniques.
Afternoon: Actionable methods to motivate students and manage time effectively.

Day 5: Integrating Strategies and Sustaining Impact

Morning: Craft a personalized action plan for applying course techniques.
Afternoon: Collaborative discussions, expert panel Q&A, and certification ceremony.

Day 6: Guided Tour of Rome – Inspiration Beyond the Classroom

Explore Rome’s historic landmarks such as the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Trevi Fountain.
Reflect on course insights while absorbing the culture and history of this magnificent city.

Why Choose This Course

Tailored for Educators: Practical solutions designed for real classroom scenarios.
Comprehensive and Holistic: Address academic productivity while nurturing students’ mental well-being.
Cultural Enrichment: Pair professional growth with the inspiration of Rome’s timeless beauty.
Empowering Outcomes: Leave with a robust toolkit of strategies and the confidence to implement them effectively.

What Sets Us Apart

Focus on Real Challenges: This course tackles the issues teachers face daily with ready-to-use solutions.
Interactive and Engaging: Hands-on workshops, peer collaboration, and expert-led sessions ensure you stay inspired throughout.
Unforgettable Experience: Beyond the classroom, explore Rome and connect with fellow educators in a memorable, transformative way.