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Critical Thinking and Creativity in the Classroom
Learners who ask good questions and think slowly when it matters.
About the course
For teachers who want to encourage discussion, collaboration and independent learning in their classroom. The course focuses on developing critical thinking and on process-centred learning, with attention to metacognition, media literacy and creativity.
You will practise the Socratic method, fishbowl discussions and thinking routines, and learn how to assign roles in group work so that every learner contributes.
Who it is for
Teachers of any subject, from upper primary to adult education.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- spark learners’ curiosity and motivate them to ask relevant questions
- help learners develop metacognitive skills
- teach the value of slow, methodical thinking
- shift the focus from evaluating the product to the learning process
- promote empathy, reasoning, respect and responsibility
- apply and adapt the ideas in their own professional context
The week, day by day
Four hours of training in class every morning, plus field teaching in Split: 30 hours in all. The detailed timetable follows a few weeks before the course, when the group is final.
- MondayDay 1
09:00–13:00
Thinking about thinking
- The importance of metacognition
- Fast and slow thinking
Afternoon
Diocletian’s Palace
The Roman palace that is the old town, a short bus ride from the school.
- TuesdayDay 2
09:00–13:00
Tasks that make learners think
- Critical thinking in different types of tasks
Afternoon
Marjan hill
Pine woods and views over the islands, straight from the old town.
- WednesdayDay 3
09:00–13:00
Discussion
- Socratic method, fishbowl discussions and thinking routines
- Roles in group work and projects
Afternoon
The Riva
Coffee on the waterfront, or a swim at Bačvice in the warmer months.
- ThursdayDay 4
09:00–13:00
Creativity
- Motivation and creativity in a student-centred classroom
- Game-based learning and brain breaks
Afternoon
Trogir
A UNESCO-listed island town, about half an hour west of Split.
- FridayDay 5
09:00–13:00
A critical eye
- Media literacy
Afternoon
Klis Fortress
A medieval fortress on the pass above the city.
- SaturdayDay 6
09:00–13:00
Bringing it home
- Designing a thinking lesson
- Personal action plan for your own school
- Course evaluation and certificates
Afternoon
Your certificate
The last morning ends with certificates; the afternoon is for the trip home.
Dates
No date is published for this course yet.
Tell us which week your school is planning and how many colleagues would come, and we will tell you whether we can run it.
Ask about a datePlease book your travel only after we confirm that the course will run.
What the fee includes
480 EUR per participant
- All training: 30 hours, six mornings in class plus field teaching
- Course materials
- Certificate of attendance with hours and topics
- Europass Mobility support
Not included: travel, accommodation and meals. These are usually paid from the travel and individual support in your Erasmus+ grant.
For your Erasmus+ application
A neutral description of the course you can adapt for your application, mobility plan or learning agreement. The learning outcomes above can go into the Europass Mobility document.
A six-day structured course (30 hours) at Jantar – International House Split, Croatia, on critical thinking and creativity. Participants practise thinking routines, the Socratic method and fishbowl discussions, metacognitive strategies, media literacy and roles in group work, and shift assessment from the product to the learning process. The course combines input, workshops and group work and supports inclusive, learner-centred education.
Practical questions
How long is a course and what are the daily hours?
Every course runs for 6 days, Monday to Saturday, from 09:00 to 13:00 each morning, plus field teaching: 30 hours in all, as stated on the certificate. Afternoons are free for Split. The detailed timetable is sent a few weeks before the course, when the group is final.
Where exactly does the course take place?
At our school, Jantar – International House Split, Poljička cesta 26A, 21000 Split, Croatia.
What is your OID?
Our Erasmus+ organisation ID (OID) is E10020549. The registered organisation is Učilište Jantar – ustanova za obrazovanje odraslih, Split, Croatia.
What will I receive at the end of the course?
A certificate of attendance stating the number of hours and the topics covered, as Erasmus+ reporting requires. If your organisation uses the Europass Mobility document, we complete the host-organisation part, with the learning outcomes of your course.
Should I book my flights straight away?
Wait for our confirmation that the course will run on your dates before you book travel.
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Choose a date and apply, or ask us first. We answer questions from teachers and Erasmus+ coordinators by e-mail at teacher.training@jantar.hr.