Leadership and Initiative

LEADERHIP AND INITIATIVE -

THE CORNER STONES OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP

IN THE CLASSROOM

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at teachers and school staff from pre-school level to primary, secondary, vocational, adult and special needs education, staff of non-government organizations, government and policy makers and company staff as well as students and all those who want to learn about initiative, leadership, coaching and gamification in order to develop entrepreneurship competences of their learners. The course will focus on the biological, psychological and social aspects of motivation and leadership. Participants are expected to have at least B1 level of English proficiency.

Methodology

Methodology is based on theoretical lessons and presentations of examples of good practice as well as discussions and experience comparisons. Participants will have the opportunity to get to know the theoretical background as well as go through a series of practical exercises in order to develop skills for development of motivation, initiative and leadership.

Outcomes

Overview of entrepreneurship education practices.
Understanding of the psychology of motivation and initiative.
Understanding of gamification as a motivation approach.
Understanding biological, psychological and social aspects of leadership and the ability to recognize, adopt and facilitate different leadership styles.
Developing communication, collaboration, presentation, problem solving, negotiation, critical and creative thinking skills.
Providing and exercising creative ideas and practical resources for successful leadership and initiative skills in education.
Improving English fluency (official language of the course).
Promoting intercultural awareness.
Sharing experiences of entrepreneurship education from different organizations in order to help each of us to be more effective in our work.
Strengthening the European collaboration among people interested in entrepreneurship in education in different contexts.
Providing insights into different education systems.

Preparation

After registration participants will receive pre-course questionnaire which will be used by the trainer to learn about participants’ teaching backgrounds and to assess their exact needs. Before the beginning of the course a basic reading list will be suggested to participants to prepare for the training. Participants will also be asked to prepare a presentation about themselves, their professional context and their culture. The presentation will be presented on the first day of the course to facilitate networking opportunities. Participants will receive information about the country they are going to visit in order to prepare them for their cultural experience.

Follow up

After the course participants will be asked to share what they have learned with the rest of the staff in their schools. Further books and articles to deepen the topic and contacts with some other practitioners all over Europe and in the world will be suggested by the trainer. The methods shared and explored and the bibliography given will allow the participants to complete and improve their educational path.

5 days programme (25 hours)

course sessions (Monday to Friday)

Introduction of participants, outline of the programme, warm ups and ice breakers
Introduction to entrepreneurship as one of the key competences of 21st century
Psychology of motivation and initiative, gamification as a motivation approach
Introduction to leadership, leadership chemicals, practical workshop on leadership, leadership styles
Individual support
Presentation of outcomes, discussion, evaluation and closing session

cultural and social programme

Teambuilding and networking activities
City tour or a cultural trip

10 days programme (50 hours)

course sessions (Monday to Friday + Monday to Friday)

Introduction of participants, outline of the programme, warm ups and ice breakers
Introduction to entrepreneurship as one of the key competences of 21st century
Psychology of motivation and initiative, gamification as a motivation approach
Introduction to leadership, leadership chemicals, practical workshop on leadership, leadership styles
Introduction to coaching as a leadership style, active listening, workshop on questioning skills and positive reappraisal
Establishing ground rules for group work and collaboration through delegating tasks and assigning roles in the group
Creating interactive learning environments for development of leadership and initiative
Individual support
Presentation of outcomes, discussion, evaluation and closing session

cultural and social programme

Teambuilding and networking activities
City tour or a cultural trip

CERTIFICATE

Each participant will get a course attendance certificate and we will validate the acquired competences on the Europass Mobility upon request. Please note that we have a paperless policy and all the documents will be delivered in digital form.

COURSE FEE

The course fee is 80 € per day. It includes tuition and materials, cultural and social programme, support in preparation and all the administrative work. There are no additional costs or hidden fees. After registration, you will receive a pro-forma invoice which you will have to pay by bank transaction. You will receive the invoice after you attend the course.

SUBSISTENCE

The course fee doesn't include accommodation and meals and participants are responsible to organize them on their own. In some locations we might be able to recommend or organize subsistence for you. Please don't hesitate to contact us to inquire about any specific location.

REGISTRATION

You can submit a non-biding registration and we will reserve a place for you until you are ready to confirm your participation. cancellations are free until you pay the course fee.