From February 9 to February 15, Zagreb, Croatia
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This course provides participants with insight into creative communication and teaching methods for students with intellectual disabilities. The focus is on the application of multimedia tools, including video modeling, picture schemes, assistive technology, and other innovative methods. Through theoretical and practical sessions, participants will gain skills for using these tools in educational settings to enhance the learning process for students with intellectual disabilities.
- Course Category: Innovative Teaching Methods
- Location: Zagreb, Croatia
- Target Audience: Teachers, educators, psychologists, extracurricular activity leaders
- Duration: 7 days
- Language Support: English
- Certification: Certificate of Participation + Europass Mobility Certificate (on request)
- Course Fee: 560 EUR per person (based on a minimum of 6 participants)
- Recommendation: Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops for practical exercises and material editing
Day 1: Introduction and Preparation
- Arrival of participants
- Welcome meeting: Introduction to participants and the course program
- Presentation of the course objectives and trainers
- City tour of Zagreb: Introduction to cultural landmarks, including Gornji Grad, the Cathedral, and Ban Jelačić Square
Day 2: Introduction to Communication and Teaching Methods
- Lecture: Understanding intellectual disabilities and their impact on learning and communication
- Lecture: Creative methods and approaches to teaching students with intellectual disabilities
- Workshop: Introduction to picture schemes: Design and application in education
- Practical exercises: Developing and using picture schemes in an educational environment
- Excursion: Visit to a museum or cultural center in Zagreb, depending on participant interests. Please be aware that entrance fees to museums and other locations are not included in the course fee and will require additional payment for participants who wish to join.
Day 3: Video Modeling and its Application
- Lecture: The theory of video modeling and its role in educating students with intellectual disabilities
- Workshop: Creating video models: Planning, filming, and preparation
- Workshop: Applying video modeling in the classroom: Case studies and practical exercises
- Visit to a local school: Exchange experiences with colleagues and discuss the application of video modeling in education
Day 4: Assistive Technology
- Lecture: Introduction to assistive technology: Tools and resources for supporting students with intellectual disabilities
- Practical exercises: Implementation of assistive technologies in educational activities
Day 5: Creative Methods for Relaxation and Connection
- Lecture: Various creative methods: From play to art
- Workshop: Integrating play and art into teaching students with intellectual disabilities
- Workshop: Developing customized educational materials: Interactive games
- Group work: Creating educational materials for specific learning objectives
Day 6: Implementation and Evaluation
- Workshop: Evaluation and adaptation of methods: Feedback and collective analysis
- Visit to an educational center or institution: Exchange experiences and explore practical examples
Day 7: Final Day and Evaluation
- Presentation of final works: Display and analysis of educational materials and methods developed during the course
- Discussion: Feedback and collective evaluation of the course
- Certificate ceremony: Formal awarding of certificates for course completion
- Final meeting: Reflection on the course and plans for implementing the acquired knowledge in participants’ schools
- Exchange of ideas and future collaboration: Networking and planning future projects among participants
Course Objectives:
- Equip participants with tools and methods for teaching students with intellectual disabilities using multimedia
- Develop skills for applying video modeling, picture schemes, and assistive technology in education
- Increase understanding and use of creative methods in the educational process
- Promote collaboration among teachers and the exchange of experiences in working with students with intellectual disabilities
Learning Outcomes:
- Familiarize with key methods and tools for communication and teaching students with intellectual disabilities
- Acquire skills in creating and applying picture schemes, video modeling, and assistive technology
- Develop the ability to use multimedia tools to support students in education
- Understand how to apply creative methods in education and adapt them to the needs of students
- Exchange best practices with colleagues and enhance cooperation networks in education
