The Positive Teacher in Iceland with a school visit

Building well-being, motivation, and success through positive psychology in education.

Discover the power of positive psychology to build confidence, resilience, and success in your classroom. This 7-day course in Iceland empowers educators to integrate well-being and positive education strategies into teaching. Led by expert trainers, it includes hands-on workshops, school visits, and cultural activities to create happier and more motivated learners and teachers.

Transform your teaching practice with positive psychology strategies that boost well-being, motivation, and success for both teachers and students. This course focuses on using positive education methods to build confidence, resilience, and happiness through value-based learning, strengths-focused activities, and mindfulness techniques. Learn how to shift attention toward students’ strengths rather than gaps, fostering a growth mindset and self-esteem. Trainers Kristín Einarsdóttir and Sarah Jane Anthony bring extensive experience in designing and implementing internationally recognized programs that focus on holistic education and mental well-being. Experience Iceland’s innovative approach to individual learning goals during school visits, and reflect on tools to celebrate progress and promote inclusion. Build a supportive, strength-based classroom culture while enjoying Iceland’s inspiring landscapes and rich cultural heritage.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Use positive psychology strategies to enhance student and teacher well-being.
• Apply value-based activities to help students set goals and build self-esteem.
• Recognise and celebrate students’ individual strengths and achievements.
• Promote resilience and growth mindsets through reflective and goal-setting techniques.
• Observe Iceland’s inclusive education system, focusing on personal development and social skills.
• Integrate mindfulness and stress-relief techniques into daily teaching routines.
• Develop tools and plans to create a positive classroom culture centered on success and happiness.
• Collaborate and share best practices with international peers to grow professional networks.

METHODOLOGY & ASSESSMENT:

• Interactive workshops demonstrating positive psychology tools and exercises.
•  Smart Teachers Play More activities highlighting a positive approach to learning where academic concepts can be taught through games, sensory activities and movement to increase joy and motivation.
• Practical sessions with mindfulness, meditation, and strengths-based activities for classroom integration.
• Role-playing and group discussions to explore value-check-ins, goal setting, and motivation strategies.
• Peer-to-peer collaboration and networking opportunities to share ideas and experiences.
• Icelandic school visits to observe inclusive practices and personalized learning models.
• Reflective journaling and vision planning sessions to create actionable classroom strategies.
•  Digital Collaboration to share resources and facilitate group reflections enhancing teamwork and digital literacy skills.
• Cultural activities, including local traditions and hot tub reflections, to enhance well-being.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE EDUCATION SECTOR:

This course offers learning opportunities for teachers and school staff across the education sector including: Primary; Secondary; Adult education; Special Needs; Teaching assistants; School management; Vocational education; Higher education; and Student teachers.

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

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.

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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