Mosaic of Communication (Lithuania)

Effective communication and craft of mosaic making

The course raises awareness of the need to learn effective communication in order to be successful in our social lives. By exploring different types of communication while creating a mosaic, participants will analyse skills that make their communication effective. The skills can be compared to a pieces of mosaic – we can observe the colour and the shape of a single piece, but only a complete picture of assembled pieces together give us aesthetic satisfaction. The same with the communication – only understanding the mechanism behind communication and engaging the skills efficiently we can achieve effective communication. The course methodology is unique in a way that participants not only improve their understanding of effective communication but also learn the craft of mosaic making.
eTwinning is an important component of the course work where participants share their daily learning ideas. It also serves as monitoring and dissemination tool.

Objectives
Understand the importance of effective communication in the European context;
Work in collaboration with other participants developing communication skills;
Participate in the international and intercultural exchange.
Understand the benefits and pitfalls of cross-cultural communication;
Develop a plan how to promote opportunities for children and young people to engage in effective cultural dialogue.

Preparation
Familiarise yourself with the course materials.
Introduce yourself to other participants explaining what makes you unique as a person and a representative of your country.
Present a few examples of patterns and colours that are traditional in your country.

Follow-up
After the course participants will reflect on the gained knowledge and its application in their own educational environment. They will complete a report to be sent to their national agency and the course organiser. The trainers will provide support for collaboration between participants encouraging them to initiate eTwinning or school partnership projects and help to find partners.

Programme:

Day 1
Nature of communication. Competences.
Discovering mosaic. Mosaic tools and techniques.

Day 2
Communication to a group: colours and patterns from my country.
Activities to practise effective communication skills: mosaic work.

Day 3
Communication in pairs: negotiation and conflict resolution.
Activities to practise effective communication skills: mosaic work.

Day 4
Attitudes and quality of communication.
Educational visit: mosaic of the nature.

Day 5
Communication through social media - "Many pieces – one picture".
Activities to practise effective communication skills: mosaic work.

Day 6
Analysis of skills for effective communication.
Activities to practise effective communication skills: mosaic work.

Day 7
Reflection and evaluation: "I am a piece of a bigger picture".
Mosaic work – finishing touches.

Day 8
Presentation of completed work to the local community.
Certificates.

Contact course providers directly:
Rita Stoskiene
cheritage100@gmail.com