The Positive Teacher in Spain
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 Alicante, Spain empowers educators to integrate well-being and positive education strategies into teaching. Led by expert trainers, it features hands-on workshops including inspiring beach sessions, to create happier, 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 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 recognised programs that focus on student-centred education and mental well-being. Enjoy Spain’s warm, welcoming culture and sunny climate as you reflect on tools to celebrate progress, promote inclusion, and create a supportive, strength-based classroom culture. Relax with inspiring beach sessions and connect with peers in this unique professional development experience.
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.
- 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.
- 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 to explore local traditions and enjoy beach sessions that promote well-being and connection.
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:
- Course material
- Morning refreshments
- Cultural evening
- A walking tour of Santa Barbara castle, Alicante
- A local trip to the beautiful village of Altea
- Certificate of attendance
ACCOMMODATION:
Don’t miss out on our STPM discount at our course hotel in Alicante. We chose this hotel for its fantastic location: just 5 minutes from the beach, close to the old town and neighbouring the famous Santa Barbara Castle. This is an exclusive offer for our participants and their families only.
COURSE DATES:
06.04.2025 > 12.04.2025 CONFIRMED
18.05.2025 > 24.05.2025 CONFIRMED
12.10.2025 > 18.10.2025 CONFIRMED
COURSE PRICE:
595€ per participant
COURSE I.D. for Erasmus +:
4556165
