Play, Music and Mindfulness for Inclusive Classroom Management

Description

Creating an inclusive classroom where all students feel understood—including those who display challenging behaviour—is essential for effective teaching and learning. In many educational contexts, emotional regulation is not explicitly addressed within the curriculum, leaving teachers to manage complex emotional and behavioural situations on their own. Such behaviours often reflect unmet emotional needs rather than deliberate misbehaviour and therefore require regulated adults using creative and supportive approaches rather than traditional discipline alone.

This Erasmus+ training course has been designed by a registered Child Psychotherapist/Play Therapist for teachers who wish to deepen their understanding of challenging behaviour and explore how creative tools such as play, music, art, role-play, and mindfulness can support emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and inclusion in the classroom.

Through experiential and practical activities, participants will gain confidence in applying creative and therapeutic strategies to manage challenging behaviour, de-escalate difficult situations, and strengthen relationships with students. The course also promotes self-awareness and reflective teaching, enabling participants to create more inclusive learning environments where positive relationships support student wellbeing and success.

Learning Outcomes

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

Apply role-play, mindfulness, and music-based techniques to support inclusive classroom management.
Use practical strategies for reward-setting, behaviour modification, and de-escalation.
Demonstrate an understanding of emotional regulation and its importance in learning and behaviour.
Strengthen self-awareness, empathy, and conflict-resolution skills in themselves and their students.
Confidently manage emotional dysregulation, conflict, and challenging behaviour in the classroom.

Indicative Daily Programme

Day 1 – Introduction and Creative Approaches

Course introduction and overview of aims
Creative icebreakers and group bonding
Participants’ school presentations
Sharing expectations and learning goals
Why creative approaches work in education

Day 2 – Behaviour Management: Theory and Practice

Sharing experiences of challenging behaviour
Introduction to operant and classical conditioning
Understanding students’ emotional and behavioural needs
Interactive vs traditional approaches to learning
Role-play: common classroom challenges

Day 3 – Emotional Regulation Through Role-play and Mindfulness

Exploring role-play and mindfulness in education
Introduction to the neuroscience of emotional regulation
Guided mindfulness activity with reflection
Practical strategies for adapting mindfulness for children (e.g. circle time)

Day 4 – Music for Behaviour Management and Inclusion

Exploring the use of music in the classroom
Interpersonal and intrapersonal awareness and personal space
Music-based activities for behaviour management
Teacher–student role-play using music

Day 5 – Course Closure

Final check-in activity
Course evaluation, feedback, and implementation discussion
Creative certificate-making activity
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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