About the course
This course is designed to enhance participants’ professional skills by exploring the holistic approach in education. It provides educators and school managers with a deeper understanding of holistic teaching methods, integrating cognitive, physical, social, sensory, personal, and spiritual development into education. By the end of the training, participants will be able to implement holistic strategies in their teaching and leadership practices.
What will you learn?
By the end of this course, participants will:
Understand the principles and importance of a holistic approach in education.
Learn how to integrate cognitive, physical, social, sensory, personal, and spiritual development into their teaching methods.
Develop creative thinking and problem-solving skills to apply holistic education strategies effectively.
Course Content
This course provides educators and school managers with a comprehensive understanding of the holistic approach in education. Through theoretical learning, practical applications, and interactive discussions, participants will gain the skills to integrate holistic principles into their teaching practices, fostering well-rounded development in students.
- Morning Session (3h)
- Welcome and introduction of participants and trainers
- Warm-up and ice-breaking activities
- Overview of the course objectives and structure
- The importance of holistic education and its impact on learning
- Afternoon Session (3h)
- Key principles of holistic education
- Discussion on traditional vs. holistic education methods
• Group activity: Identifying holistic practices in current educational settings
- Morning Session (3h)
- Introduction to the five development areas:
- Physical – The role of movement and activity-based learning
- Social – Building social skills and emotional intelligence
- Sensory – Enhancing learning through sensory experiences
- Introduction to the five development areas:
- Afternoon Session (3h)
- Personal – Encouraging self-awareness and self-regulation
- Spiritual – Nurturing inner growth and mindfulness in education
• Interactive workshop: Practical strategies for integrating these areas into teaching
- Morning Session (3h)
- Understanding the role of values in holistic education
- The impact of moral and ethical education on students
- Case studies: Values-based education in different cultures
- Afternoon Session (3h)
- Activity: Developing lesson plans that incorporate values education
- Reflection and group discussions
• Best practices for fostering empathy, respect, and responsibility in students
- Morning Session (3h)
- Strategies for incorporating holistic development areas into lesson plans
- The role of project-based and experiential learning in holistic education
- Creating interdisciplinary connections in the curriculum
- Afternoon Session (3h)
- Practical applications: Designing classroom activities based on holistic principles
- Case study analysis and discussion
• Workshop: Planning a holistic learning environment in schools
- Morning Session (3h)
- The role of creativity in holistic education
- Techniques for fostering critical thinking and innovation in students
- Hands-on activities for problem-solving skills development
- Afternoon Session (3h)
- Feedback and reflections on the training experience
- Course evaluation and discussions on implementation in schools
• Certification ceremony and closing remarks
