Active & Flipped Classrooms for Engaged Learning

Description

This course explores active and flipped learning as student-centred approaches that promote autonomy, engagement, and deeper understanding. Participants will experience how learning can move beyond passive instruction into interactive, collaborative, and inquiry-based environments.

The course highlights how digital tools and blended models can support effective classroom transformation. Through demonstrations, practical workshops, and collaborative lesson design, teachers will learn how to structure active learning tasks, manage online and blended environments, and design flipped classroom experiences adapted to different age groups and subjects.

Learning Outcomes

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

Explain the principles of active, blended, and flipped learning.
Compare different models of blended learning and their classroom applications.
Design interactive online and face-to-face learning activities.
Select appropriate digital tools to support active and flipped learning.
Create flipped classroom lessons for specific age groups and subjects.
Facilitate student collaboration and independent learning.
Evaluate the effectiveness of active and flipped learning strategies.

Indicative Daily Programme

Day 1 – Welcome & Introduction to Online and Active Learning

Introduction to the course, the school, and the external activities
Icebreakers and networking
Sharing personal experiences of online education
Comparing online, remote, blended, and hybrid learning models
Presentations of the participants’ schools

Day 2 – Models of Blended Learning

Station Rotation, Lab Rotation, Individual Rotation, Flex, À la Carte, Enriched Virtual, and Flipped Classroom
Detailed explanations with classroom examples
Group discussions and reflective practice

Day 3 – Designing and Conducting Online Lessons

Managing interactive online lessons
Creating demo digital lessons
Pedagogical strategies for engagement in online learning
Reflection and discussion

Day 4 – The Flipped Classroom in Practice

Designing interactive online games and challenges
Learning Management Systems and free digital resources
Designing pre-class learning materials
Creating a flipped lesson for a specific subject and age group
Peer feedback and reflection

Day 5 – Course Closure and Certification

Course evaluation and feedback
Presentation of participants’ lesson designs
Awarding of Certificates of Attendance

Day 6 – Cultural Excursion

Cultural visit in the local area
Opportunities for networking and intercultural exchange

Sessions

Select the date you prefer and click 'Register Now' to secure your spot.

ⓘ Key Information

Here are the important specifics regarding attendance, scheduling, activities, and what you will need.

Certificate of Completion

Requirement: To be eligible for the Certificate of Completion, participants are required to maintain a minimum attendance rate of 80% of all scheduled course sessions.

Issuance: The certificate will typically be issued on the last day of the course (e.g., Friday or Saturday). Upon request, we can also provide supporting documentation to facilitate the completion of your Europass Mobility documents.

Course Schedule

Timing: Classes are held during the weekday, taking place in either the morning or the afternoon. The specific timing will be determined by the course provider and the availability of the trainers.

Flexibility & Finalization: The course outlines are subject to minor modifications, depending on both participants' collective requests and the trainer's discretion. The definitive schedule will be distributed to all participants no later than two weeks (14 days) prior to the start date of the course. Should you have a specific topic you wish to see included, please communicate it at least four weeks in advance.

Cultural & Social Activities

Standard Arrangement: The majority of planned cultural and social activities are organized for Saturday. These typically include tickets to local museums, city cards, or excursions managed by an external tour operator.

- Alternative Timing: If you prefer to utilize these included options earlier in the week, this may be possible. However, please note that choosing an alternative timing means no additional cultural activities will be planned for the final Saturday.

Extra Activities: Additional cultural activities or excursions beyond the standard offering can be arranged upon request for an extra fee.

- Details & Options: For a complete list of recommended attractions, detailed excursion information, and to see what our location in Ammochostos/Famagusta has to offer, please see our dedicated Cultural Activities page.

Required Equipment

Personal Device: Depending on the specific focus and requirements of the course you enroll in, you may be required to bring your own laptop or tablet. Specific instructions will be provided before the course begins.

Course Fee and Confirmation

Tuition Cost: The fee for the full course is 480 €.

Daily Rate: This fee corresponds to a daily rate of 80 €.

Provisional Registration: You are welcome to register for any date, even if the course is not yet officially confirmed, especially for dates several weeks or months away. Once we have a few more enrollments, we will send an official date confirmation. If we are unable to confirm the date you registered for, we will promptly offer you suitable alternative course options.

Participation Confirmation (Payment): To confirm your place and validate your participation in the course, the full course fee must be paid within 7 days (seven calendar days) following your registration.

Cancellation and Changes

Cancellations must be submitted in writing. Cancellations made at least 40 days before the course start date are accepted without charge.

For cancellations made fewer than 40 days before the course start date, participants may:

Transfer their booking to a later date at no extra cost.
Nominate a substitute participant to take their place.
Request a refund, minus a €100 administrative fee per participant.

Unconfirmed or Cancelled Courses: If a course is cancelled or postponed by Unveiling Horizons (e.g., due to low enrollment), registered participants will receive a 100% refund or the option to transfer to a future session. Unveiling Horizons is not liable for personal travel or accommodation expenses.

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