The 4Cs: Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication and Collaboration in Schools - Dublin

Creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, communication. Wonderful experience, very short program because the contents was extensive for a few days. It was better more days to this course.

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The course '' The 4 Cs” (Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication and Cllaboration) aims to provide teachers with the knowledge, the know-how and the confidence to incorporate these stimulating skills into their curriculum and school environment. In a true learn-by-doing environment, course participants will gain greater knowledge about what these competences entail and not only how to teach them, but first and foremost how to tap into their own ability to create, to think critically, to communicate effectively and to collaborate well with others. The course was very interesting and the cooperation with the course provider was excellent.

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Day 1 – Course introduction & setting goals Course introduction Introduction to the course, the school, and the external week activities; Icebreaker activities using drama for trust and ensemble building. Setting goals Identification of needs and goals for each participant and relevant populations; Introductions, Lesson and discussion about 21st century learners, the current situation in Europe; The 4Cs in curriculum; Group discussion-activities; Presentations of the participants’ schools. Day 2 – Classroom communication Lesson and discussion regarding kinds of communication used at school, verbal, written, non-verbal, digital, artistic, musical; How to create promote channels of communication and listening through collaborative work and social and emotional intelligence-building activities. Day 3 – Encouraging creative minds Lesson and activities about creativity, what it means, why it is important, how to encourage it; Critical thinking as fundamental to the second step of the creative process. Day 4 – Integrating the 4Cs Lesson about strategies and examples of successful implementation; How to incorporate the 4Cs into curriculum in a meaningful way; Practical activities. Day 5 – 4Cs overview Simulations of good communication, group activities to generate new ideas about collaboration, creativity and critical thinking; Pitfalls to avoid when implementing the 4Cs. Day 6 – Course closure & cultural activities Course evaluation: round up of acquired competences, feedback, discussion; Awarding of the course Certificate of Attendance; Excursion and other external cultural activities. Both the course and the course provider were excellent. All in all, it was a well organized course and a very rewarding experience.

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The course was very well-structured and the objectives were clear and effective. Overall, I had a very positive experiece with the course and the course provider.

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Introduction to the course. Icebreaker activities using drama for trust and ensemble building. Identification of needs and goals for each participant and relevant populations. Presentations of the participants' schools. Lesson and discussion regarding kinds of communication used at school. How to create promote channels of communication and listening through collaborative work and social and emotional intelligence-building activities. Lesson and activities about creativity. Lesson about strategies and examples for successful implementation. Simulations of good communication, group activities to generate new ideas about collaboration, creativity and critical thinking. Pitfalls to avoid when implementing the 4 Cs. Awarding of the course Certificate of Attendance. Excursion. Participating in this Erasmus program abroad, I had an unforgettable experience that will be decisive in my educational development. The seminar was very well organized and the creation of a climate of cooperation between us, excited me, encouraged me and finally led all participants to create new proposals, utilizing existing knowledge. In a very friendly atmosphere, we saw new techniques of practical interest, immediately applicable to teaching. I was also won over by the scientific competence of our trainer, Eric Agudelo, which was transmitted in a constructive way, as well as his constant support in the work we carried out.

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The course I have attended was well-structured,full of practical applications of the theory and it provided me with the know-how and the confidence to incorporate the new knowledge into my school environment.

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This course has been created for teachers who would like to a step forward in their teaching practice to reach each and every one of their students and to ensure the success of the learning process through creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration. With that aim I came to the course. Each day of the course was one step closer to achieving those aims of a course. I learned some new techniques and activities of communication, creativity, critical thinking and cooperation with which I will improve my work and implemented in my classroom. I have heard of some of them before or used them, but I am now safer and I will find new ways to bring them closer to my students, but also to introduce my colleagues to them. The course provider and treiner did everything to make us feel welcome and to we learn as much as possible. They encouraged us to cooperate all the time, encouraged us to use English lenguage that we do not use otherwise Tthey encouraged us to connect more with each other in order to achieve some future collaborations on projects. They made sure we got to know Ireland and Dublin better.

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I attended the course The 4Cs: Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication and Collaboration in Schools organized by EUROPASS - Teacher Academy in Dublin, Ireland. The course provided the teaching techniques and methods to enhance my confidence to incorporate these stimulating skills into classes, curriculum and school environment. The“Four Cs” allow and reinforce learners’ ability to and develop resilience find their place – professionally, personally, socially – in today’s fast changing world, while fostering other life-enhancing Cs: curiosity, confidence, caring and cooperation. The course lasted 6 days (Monday - Saturday) and included one guided tour of Dublin and one full-day dedicated to a cultural activity. My experience with the course was overall positive, especially the exchange of experience with colleagues from other European countries. The atmosphere in class was welcoming and relaxed. The relationship with other participants was respectful but friendly. The teacher trainer did her best to make every participant 's contribution to the course appreciated and valued. The course provider (EUROPASS and Teacher Academy in Dublin) was efficient and well -organized as regards enrollment procedure, communication and information, both before and during the course.The course location was ok but I wish I hadn't received the exact location in the last minute.

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I attended the course The 4Cs: Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication and Collaboration in Schools organized by EUROPASS - Teacher Academy in Dublin, Ireland. This course aimed at providing teachers with the knowledge, the know-how and the confidence to incorporate these stimulating skills into their classes, curriculum and school environment. Communication and Collaboration are fundamental life skills that students can draw from in their everyday experiences at school and shape their ability to live,connect with others and work well in their future.The “Four Cs” strengthen learners’ ability to find their place – professionally, personally, socially – in today’s fast changing world, while fostering other life-enhancing Cs: curiosity, confidence, caring and cooperation. During the course I gained knowledge about what these competencies entail and not only how to teach them, but first and foremost how to develop my own ability to create, to think critically, to communicate effectively and to collaborate well with others. I also exchanged valuable experiences with other participants and worked cooperatively on how to enhance the 4C skills in my students. The course lasted 6 days (Monday - Saturday) and included one guided tour of Dublin and one full-day dedicated to a cultural activity. My experience with the course was overall positive, especially the exchange of experience with colleagues from other European countries. The atmosphere in class was welcoming and relaxed. The relationship with other participants was respectful but friendly. The teacher trainer did her best to make every participant 's contribution to the course appreciated and valued. The course provider (EUROPASS and Teacher Academy in Dublin) was efficient and well -organized as regards enrollment procedure, communication and information, both before and during the course.The course location was ok but I wish I hadn't received the exact location in the last minute.

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