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Teaching methodology
Student-Centred Classroom
Lessons built around what learners do, with the teacher as guide.
About the course
This course is for teachers who want to build a student-centred classroom. It focuses on strong teacher–learner relationships and a positive atmosphere that supports cooperation, engagement and curiosity.
We work with task-based learning, the flipped classroom, storytelling and games, and look at feedback, rapport and difficult behaviour from the learner’s side.
Who it is for
Teachers of any subject and level, from primary school to adult education.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- encourage and motivate learners to take part
- create a safe, cooperative and supportive classroom
- use storytelling, game-based learning and task-based activities to build positive attitudes
- exchange experiences with colleagues
- 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
Learners at the centre
- Understanding motivation
- Extrinsic and intrinsic motivation
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
Relationships
- Building rapport
- Dealing with difficult behaviour
Afternoon
Marjan hill
Pine woods and views over the islands, straight from the old town.
- WednesdayDay 3
09:00–13:00
Learning by doing
- Task-based learning
- ICT and the flipped classroom
Afternoon
The Riva
Coffee on the waterfront, or a swim at Bačvice in the warmer months.
- ThursdayDay 4
09:00–13:00
Stories and games
- Storytelling techniques and activities
- Game-based learning
Afternoon
Trogir
A UNESCO-listed island town, about half an hour west of Split.
- FridayDay 5
09:00–13:00
Every learner
- Managing the mixed-ability classroom
- Activities that build positive attitudes
Afternoon
Klis Fortress
A medieval fortress on the pass above the city.
- SaturdayDay 6
09:00–13:00
Bringing it home
- Giving effective feedback
- 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
- 28 June 2027Split, apply by 16 May 2027Apply
Please 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 student-centred teaching. Participants practise task-based learning, the flipped classroom, storytelling and game-based learning, and work on rapport, motivation, feedback and difficult behaviour in order to create a cooperative and supportive classroom. The course combines input, workshops and group work and ends with a personal action plan.
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.