International learning experiences and Erasmus+ courses, brought together
by Vestifex and VitaTiim for educators, schools, NGOs, and lifelong learners.
Teacher and learner of a new reality
Explore the evolving journey of both educator and learner in our rapidly changing world.
Together, we’ll reflect on how education can respond to pressing challenges — from technological shifts and mental health to global crises like pandemics and conflict — while deepening your skills for teaching and learning in dynamic contexts.
By the end of this course, you will:
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Understand your dual role as learner and leader in today's changing educational landscape.
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Select and apply methods, tools, and strategies that empower inclusive and adaptive learning.
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Foster effective communication and community in multilingual and multicultural settings.
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Develop reflective practices to support both your growth and that of your learners.
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Embrace diversity in all its forms — cultural, gender, migrant, and refugee contexts.
Programme
Day 1 – Introduction & Learning Contexts
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Welcome, introductions, and personal learning plans.
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Framing today’s educators’ role in the AI era and broader “new reality.”
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Collaborative case study exploration.
Day 2 – Educator & Learner Dynamics
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Navigating your identity as both an educator and a learner.
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Experiencing person-centred and holistic approaches in practice.
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Outdoor school or programme visit.
Day 3 – Digital Inclusion & Diversity
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Tools and strategies for hybrid and digital learning environments.
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Embracing inclusion through diverse contexts and learner needs.
Day 4 – Wellbeing & Embodied Learning
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Mindfulness, embodiment, and mental health in education.
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Experiential workshops held outdoors.
Day 5 – Sustainable Leadership & Visioning
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The educator’s role in fostering sustainable leadership.
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Museum-based learning and creative design of future-facing ideas.
Day 6 – Practice & Peer Learning
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Hands-on study visits and practicing tools in real contexts.
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A "Human Library" session — sharing stories through lived experience.
Day 7 – Sharing, Reflection & Celebration
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Presenting your personal toolbox to peers.
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Reflecting on the week’s learning journey.
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Group evaluation and celebratory conclusion.
Location & Dates
23 February 2026 — St. Maarten (SXM)
20 April 2026 — Cappadocia, Turkey
4 May 2026 — Estonia
8 June 2026 — Estonia
22 June 2026 — Azores, Portugal
19 October 2026 — Menorca, Spain
23 November 2026 — Fuerteventura
7 December 2026 — Estonia
Details
Target audience: teachers, trainers, headmasters, school and education managers, educational counsellors, career counsellors, adult educators, other non-governmental organization staff, public servants, and policy makers.
Supportive learning materials of the programme will be sent to the participants in advance.
The training itself will not be built on lectures or presentations, but on searching for effective solutions and inspiration for the participants' practice, discovering experiences of other countries and spending valuable time together.
Participation fee:
400 € - 5 days
560 € - 7 days