In today’s rapidly evolving world, education plays a crucial role in shaping the future of societies. As technology advances and the needs of learners change, traditional teaching methods often struggle to keep pace. This is where innovative teaching methodologies come into play. These modern approaches to education not only enhance the learning experience but also empower students to think critically, collaborate effectively, and adapt to new challenges. In this course, “Innovative teaching methods for teachers, school and adult education staff”, new approaches to innovative teaching methodologies have been approached, always focusing on the participants’ realities and needs.
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The new edition of the course “Innovative teaching methods for teachers, school and adult education staff” took place in Bologna from 23/06/2025 to 27/06/2025. The participants came from all across Europe, with Culbec Magdalena Dorina, Stoleru Iulia Petronela, Simona Albastroiu, and Busioc Nina Raluca from Liceul Tehnologic Economic (Romania); Filipe Martins, Hugo Silva, Cláudia Salvador, and Fernanda da Conceição Alves de Carvalho Gonçalves from Escola Profissional de Agricultura (Portugal); Žydrė Vengalytė, Paulina Palujanskienė, Gintė Damijonaitienė, Gabrielė Lukševičiūtė, and Vaiva Ričkevičienė from VŠĮ Herojus (Lithuania); Caroline Flynn and Joni Swift from Fenor National School (Ireland); Monica Palacios Mazuela from IES LA MOLA (Spain); and Kadri Mägi-Lehtsi from Teadliku Juhtimise Kool (Estonia).
The course started with an introduction to the program and the topic of innovative teaching, focusing on the importance of breaking away from traditional models and embracing modern, learner-centered approaches. Through engaging activities, participants shared their school contexts and explored how innovation is understood in their local realities.

The second day was dedicated to Non-Formal Education. Through hands-on activities, the participants discovered the core values of non-formal learning, such as cooperation, communication, and active participation. They had the chance to reflect on how these principles could be implemented in their own educational contexts.
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Wednesday was fully devoted to Outdoor Education with a practical twist: an Actionbound challenge in the city center of Bologna. This interactive digital scavenger hunt allowed participants to explore the city while engaging in reflective and cooperative tasks, experiencing firsthand how learning can happen outside the classroom walls.

On Thursday, the focus shifted to the theoretical framework of Outdoor Education, followed by a deep dive into Project-Based Learning (PBL). Participants learned how to plan meaningful, interdisciplinary projects by defining real-world problems and guiding students to discover solutions collaboratively.

The week concluded with a session on Peer Feedback and Gamification. Through interactive games and group work, the participants experienced the motivational power of game elements in education and discussed how to apply them to keep learners engaged.

By the end of this course, participants will have a robust understanding of how to implement these innovative teaching methodologies in their classrooms. These approaches will not only help prepare students for the demands of the future but also create a more vibrant and effective educational experience.
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Discover more about this course here.