Emerging leaders: Inspiring young people to lead

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Dates

2026: 24.08.2026 – 29.08.2026

2027: 05.04.2027 – 10.04.2027 | 10.05.2027 – 15.05.2027 | 07.06.2027 – 12.06.2027 | 19.07.2027 – 24.07.2027 | 16.08.2027 – 21.08.2027 | 06.09.2027 – 11.09.2027 | 04.10.2027 – 09.10.2027

2028: To be announced (Ask for dates)

Intro

Are you ready to inspire your students to step up, take initiative, and become the leaders of tomorrow?

“Emerging leaders” empowers educators to guide young people in forming effective teams and tackling real-world tasks with confidence.

This course encompasses a diverse range of activities, including team-building techniques, project-based learning methodologies, and student-centred lesson planning, to help you develop leadership skills and create more engaging learning experiences. Discover how to use simple, engaging frameworks to motivate youth, encourage active participation, and support greater independence.

Who is this for?

This course is tailored for education, cultural and youth professionals of all levels – including teachers, leaders, counselors, mentors, camp leaders, extracurricular activity coordinators, and more – who want to inspire leadership and teamwork in their daily practice.

Participants will benefit from an international learning experience while traveling with Erasmus+.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Create team-building lessons: Develop comprehensive lesson plans that seamlessly integrate effective team-building strategies.
• Motivate student initiative: Learn how to motivate your students and transition from conventional teaching to dynamic, student-centered approaches.
• Gain mentoring confidence: Build confidence in leading, mentoring, and inspiring any group of learners.
• Establish critical skills: Foster 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and innovative problem-solving.
• Integrate real-world projects: Utilize Project-Based Learning (PBL) and Differentiated Instruction to create meaningful, practical workshops.

Modules

• Module 1: Team-building techniques. Explore effective group roles and strategies for leading and engaging dynamic youth groups.
• Module 2: Project-based learning foundations. Understand the foundational standards of PBL methodology and how to effectively utilize it.
• Module 3: Enhancing team bonding. Integrate field trips and carefully chosen activities to enhance team bonding and leadership potential.
• Module 4: Meaningful lesson planning. Review examples of activities and projects, and learn how to choose the right resources for your learners’ needs.
• Module 5: Assessment and integration. Integrate workshops into the curriculum and practice effective assessment of students working within a team.

Course Outcomes

• Build a practical leadership toolkit: Explore accessible team-building strategies and practical approaches for encouraging participation and collaboration.
• Enhance intercultural literacy: Gain the critical tools necessary to guide youth safely and effectively in cross-cultural dialogues and European initiatives.
• Drive organizational transformation: Build confidence in mentoring young leaders, supporting a proactive, positive culture within your institution.
• Empower youth/student voices: Shift young people from passive learners into confident, emerging leaders who take initiative.
• Promote positive school/organizational culture: Encourage teamwork, student participation, and positive group dynamics within the learning environment.
• Exchange European best practices: Connect with an international network of educators and youth workers, sharing strategies and building long-lasting cross-border partnerships.

Equipment

No special equipment is required. All necessary materials will be provided during the course.

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Destination:

Corfu is a beautiful green island, which enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate. Corfu is a very popular tourist destination. Up until the early 20th century, it was mainly visited by the European royals and elites. It is still popular with the global elite. The island’s history is laden with battles and conquests. Corfu was long controlled by Venice and repulsed several Turkish sieges, before falling under British rule following the Napoleonic Wars. Corfu was eventually ceded by the British Empire along with the remaining islands of the United States of the Ionian Islands, and unification with modern Greece was concluded in 1864 under the Treaty of London. Corfu is renowned for its long tradition and rich culture which is unlike any other Greek island. In 2007, the city’s old city was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here you will also discover a compact world of beautiful beaches and stunning mountain peaks, ancient ruins and picturesque villages. There is something for everyone on the island, whether you prefer peace and quiet or a lively cosmopolitan destination.