Emerging Leaders in Education, Iceland with a school visit
Building effective leadership skills for future educational success.
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Step into leadership with confidence on this 7-day course in Iceland. Gain practical strategies to build positive school cultures, lead teams effectively, and manage stress. Through workshops, school visits, and expert guidance, develop leadership frameworks and decision-making skills while exploring Iceland’s educational innovations and cultural heritage.
This transformative course empowers educators to step confidently into leadership roles. Combining theory with practical application, it focuses on essential leadership strategies, including team building, communication, and stress management. Explore frameworks for creating positive team cultures, managing challenges, and navigating difficult conversations. Christine Brown, a former school principal with 25+ years of experience, shares proven methods for leadership development. Learn how Iceland’s inclusive and collaborative education system inspires teamwork and supports well-being. Participate in hands-on workshops, peer collaboration, and Icelandic school visits to develop actionable strategies for leadership success. Build resilience, strengthen professional networks, and return with tools to shape dynamic and supportive learning environments in your own school.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Develop confidence in core leadership skills and decision-making processes.
- Build and sustain positive, collaborative school cultures.
- Gain insights into Iceland’s leadership frameworks through school visits.
- Apply techniques for managing stress and improving personal well-being.
- Adapt leadership styles to address the needs of diverse teams and settings.
- Practice strategies for handling difficult conversations and resolving conflicts.
- Create vision plans to implement effective leadership strategies in schools.
- Collaborate with peers to share ideas and establish international partnerships.
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METHODOLOGY & ASSESSMENT:
- Â Interactive workshops exploring leadership strategies, team building, and communication.
- Â Role-playing scenarios and practice frameworks for resolving conflicts and managing meetings.
- Â Group discussions, reflections, and peer feedback sessions for leadership development.
- Â School visits in Iceland to observe leadership practices and team collaboration.
- Â Vision planning and goal-setting exercises to support long-term implementation.
- Â Sharing good practices through networking and international collaboration activities.
- Â Digital collaboration and assessment tools for resource sharing, group reflections and evaluations.
- Â Cultural activities and mindfulness exercises to promote well-being and stress relief.
- Â Continuous feedback, self-assessment, and resource-sharing throughout the course.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE EDUCATION SECTOR:
This course offers learning opportunities for teachers and school staff across the education sector including: Kindergarten; Primary; Secondary; Adult education; Special Needs; Teaching assistants; School management; Vocational education; Higher education; and Student teachers.
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AS PART OF THE COURSE WE ALSO PROVIDE:
• Morning refreshments
• Cultural evening
• Visit to the local swimming pool and hot tubs
• Course material
• Certificate of attendance
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CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND SIGHTSEEING:
Join us on our own tailor-made local tour of amazing Iceland with our SMART TEACHERS PLAY MORE TOUR PACKAGE for both participants and their families! A great way to enjoy the wonders of Iceland, network and get to know your new European friends.
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ACCOMMODATION:
Don’t miss out on our EXCLUSIVE PARTICIPANT DISCOUNT VOUCHERS for a brand new trendy hotel we work with close to our course centre!
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COURSE DATES:
20.04.2025 > 26.04.2025Â CONFIRMED
20.07.2025 > 26.07.2025Â CONFIRMED
17.08.2025 > 23.08.2025Â CONFIRMED
02.11.2025 > 08.11.2025Â CONFIRMED
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COURSE PRICE:Â
595€ per participant
COURSE I.D. for Erasmus +:Â
4524421
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CERTIFICATION AND RECOGNITION FOR ERASMUS +:
Participants will receive:
- Europass Mobility Document
- Learning Agreement and Evaluation Form
- Any additional documentation required by your National Europass Agency or National Office.