CRITICAL THINKING – Developing 21st Century Skills 📍 Zadar
In today’s rapidly changing world, critical thinking is a key skill that helps students navigate information, make informed decisions, and approach challenges with confidence.
In today’s rapidly changing world, critical thinking is a key skill that helps students navigate information, make informed decisions, and approach challenges with confidence.
Course Description
Why critical thinking is important
In today’s rapidly changing world, critical thinking is a key skill that helps students navigate information, make informed decisions, and approach challenges with confidence. This course highlights the importance of teaching students to question, reflect, and evaluate ideas from different perspectives. Teachers will learn how to create a classroom environment that encourages curiosity, open-mindedness, and respectful debates. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the tools they need to foster a culture of critical thinking in their schools.
Interest students with innovative teaching practices
Our accomplished Erasmus teacher trainers will teach you how to engage your students through interactive activities.
You will also learn to use innovation and active learning and create student-centered classroom with flipped classroom technique and blended learning. You will gain knowledge on how to boost your students’ imagination and creativity with practical storytelling techniques.
Learn how to guide them to be open-minded in order to be able to put aside any assumptions and embrace different perspectives. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to develop and deepen their professional and general competences.
Use innovative teaching tools and techniques as well as facilitate classroom management, work better in a mixed ability classroom, and increase their students’ motivation.
Empower students to tackle real-world challenges
Critical thinking skills empower students to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges, preparing them for success in both their academic and personal lives. In this course, participants will learn how to integrate critical thinking exercises into their teaching practices, from problem-solving tasks to collaborative projects that simulate real-life scenarios. By incorporating these approaches, educators can help students become adaptable thinkers, capable of analyzing situations, generating solutions, and making informed decisions.
Learning outcomes
This course will help participants to:
- Understand the key concepts of critical thinking and its role in 21st-century education.
- Apply teaching techniques that promote critical thinking in students.
- Design lesson plans and activities that encourage students to question and analyze information.
- Create a supportive classroom environment that fosters independent thinking and problem-solving.
- Use real-life examples and case studies to stimulate critical discussions.
- Evaluate and reflect on the effectiveness of critical thinking strategies in their teaching practice.
THE COURSE FEE INCLUDES:
- Full programme of study sessions (minimum 25 hours per week) for skill development;
- Free Zadar walking tour with the local expert guide (included);
- Comprehensive course materials to support and enhance your learning journey;
- Certificate of attendance as formal recognition of your participation;
- Europass Mobility Certificate, boosting your credentials across Europe;
- Personalized Learning Agreement, tailored to meet your educational goals;
- Quality Agreement, ensuring the highest standards of training;
- Exclusive visits to local institutions, providing hands-on insights;
- Personalized support from expert trainers and coordinators throughout your mobility;
- On-location expertise from a trusted local provider for a seamless experience;
- Free high-speed WiFi, keeping you connected at all times;
- Complimentary coffee and tea breaks, keeping you refreshed and energized;
- All administration costs covered, ensuring a hassle-free process.
