Collaboration Matters – a Training for Teachers Across Europe
Date/Location
Graz (Austria) 13 – 17 May 2025 (in English)
Vienna (Austria) 14 – 18 July 2025 (in English)
Vienna (Austria) 18 – 22 August 2025 (in English)
Background and Relevance
Collaboration is a cornerstone of effective education, yet many teachers struggle to work cohesively with their colleagues due to time constraints, communication barriers, or unresolved conflicts. Additionally, cultural attitudes towards collaboration can vary significantly, with some educational systems or cultural contexts placing less emphasis on teamwork. These challenges impact not only teachers’ professional relationships but also their ability to model and teach collaboration to students—an essential skill for thriving in today’s interconnected world.
Target Group
The training is designed for school teachers across Europe who wish to enhance collaboration in their schools. It is especially relevant for educators navigating diverse cultural contexts, those seeking practical tools, and groups of teachers who want to address teamwork challenges in their school environments.
This training aims to
- Strengthen participants’ ability to collaborate effectively within culturally diverse teams and address potential conflicts.
- Provide practical tools and strategies rooted in experiential learning to enhance teamwork and communication.
- Equip educators with methods to teach collaboration skills to students, fostering inclusivity and mutual respect in diverse classrooms.
- Building an international network of like-minded teachers for exchange in the future.
Core Topics
- Fundamentals of effective collaboration, with an emphasis on cultural nuances.
- Communication techniques and conflict resolution strategies in multicultural settings.
- Experiential learning methods for building teamwork and addressing real-world challenges.
- Approaches to fostering collaborative learning among students from diverse backgrounds.
Interactive Elements
- Group exercises and role-playing scenarios based on participants’ lived experiences.
- Real-world case studies contributed by participants, allowing them to tackle challenges relevant to their schools.
- Experiential learning activities that simulate collaboration dynamics, highlighting the impact of cultural influences.
Format and Duration
The training takes place over five days in Austria and is delivered in person. The experiential learning approach ensures that participants actively engage with the material, practice new skills, and reflect on their learning through hands-on activities and group discussions.
Unique Features
A focus on cultural diversity and its influence on collaboration, offering tools to navigate these complexities.
Participants bring their own challenges to the table, turning the training into a practical problem-solving experience.
An opportunity to connect with educators from across Europe, building a network of professionals committed to improving teamwork in education.
Expected Outcomes
By the end of the training, participants will:
- Have a deeper understanding of how cultural and societal factors influence collaboration.
- Feel equipped with experiential learning strategies to foster teamwork in diverse contexts.
- Be confident in their ability to address and resolve communication and collaboration challenges, both within their teams and in their classrooms.
Your contribution
Seminar fees for the 5 day seminar are 590 Euros per person, including tuition material.
Super-early bird-fee – 2 months before the start of the training: € 490,- / person (It means we have received your application form filled in with alp)
If there are 2 or more participants we can offer a reduction. Please contact us individually.
The course is eligible for KA1 mobility of learners (School, Vocational Training and Adult Education), in the framework of the Erasmus+ program of the European Union.
Frame: We accept only 12 participants to the training.
This seminar is offered by Julia Braunegg. Please send an email to julia@alp-network.org if you would like to apply.
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