Experiential Learning in Cyprus - Ayia Napa & Protaras

Description

This course helps teachers value the power of “learning by doing” through the diverse natural and cultural landscape of Cyprus. Participants explore how hands-on experiences, outdoor learning, and real-world connections can make lessons more meaningful and inclusive.

The island itself becomes a learning environment: from the coastal paths of Cape Greco and the windmills of Paralimni to the sculpture parks and botanical gardens of Avgorou. Through guided fieldwork, creative workshops, and group projects, educators learn how to design lessons that engage students’ senses, curiosity, and critical thinking.

Practical sessions are balanced with short theoretical inputs and reflection activities, ensuring that participants not only experience experiential learning but also understand how to adapt it to their own teaching context.

By the end of the week, teachers will:

Rediscover the joy of active, hands-on learning,
Gain practical strategies for making lessons more inclusive and engaging,
Learn how to design and lead their own meaningful field experiences,
And carry home a renewed sense of inspiration for their teaching practice.

Learning Outcomes

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

Explain the key principles of experiential and outdoor learning.
Design and implement active, hands-on lessons connected to real-life contexts.
Integrate culture, environment, and creativity into classroom practice.
Facilitate reflection and group discussion to deepen learning.
Apply inclusive strategies that address diverse learner needs.
Reflect on the benefits of experiential learning for student motivation and engagement.

Indicative Daily Programme

Day 1: Welcome & Foundations

Introductions, ice-breaking activities, and presentations of participants’ schools.
Overview of course aims and expectations.
Theories of experiential and active learning.
Group reflection on learning styles and teaching challenges.
Optional outdoor team activity at the Paralimni Windmills linking local heritage with education.

Day 2: Outdoor & Environmental Learning

Visit to Cape Greco Environmental Centre and nearby nature trail.
Treasure-hunt and observation missions exploring biodiversity and environmental themes.
Reflection on how to adapt outdoor activities for different subjects and ages.
Group work: designing short outdoor lessons inspired by the day’s experiences.

Day 3: Creativity & Culture

Field session at Ayia Napa Sculpture Park and Thalassa Museum.
Inquiry-based learning through art and artefacts.
Collaborative design of creative, cross-curricular activities inspired by local culture.
Extension task on the beaches of Protaras and Kapparis: turning the coastal environment into a teaching resource.

Day 4: Project-Based Learning in Nature

Visit to Cyherbia Botanical Gardens (Avgorou).
Guided tour of the herb gardens, distillery, labyrinth, and thematic areas.
Workshops on designing authentic student projects connecting theory, environment, and wellbeing.
Group simulation of a mini project-based learning (PBL) experience and peer presentations.

Day 5: Integration & Reflection

Micro-teaching: participants prepare and deliver short experiential lessons.
Peer feedback and cross-course sharing session with teachers from other training programmes.
Final reflection on learning transfer and implementation at school.
Certificate ceremony and networking activities.

Day 6: Cultural Excursion & Farewell

Full-day cultural visit highlighting the natural and historical richness of Cyprus.
Informal networking, exchange of ideas, and closure of the programme.

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 €.

Additional Costs: 50 € per participant for organised local transport to off-site learning venues (e.g. Cape Greco, Paralimni Windmills, Cyherbia Gardens, and cultural visits).

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.

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