In the constantly evolving world, the importance of soft skills cannot be overstated, especially in the field of education.. As educators ourselves, we understand the challenges modern teachers face in the learning process, aiming to achieve not only academic excellence, but also the emotional development of their students. Competencies such as emotional intelligence, empathy, teamwork, conflict resolution, και stress management are indispensable both within educational settings and in various aspects of life. Through a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on exercises, our participants gained valuable insights into enhancing their επικοινωνιακές δεξιότητες.
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Η νέα έκδοση του μαθήματος “Ήπιες δεξιότητες και συναισθηματική νοημοσύνη για εκπαιδευτικούς και εκπαιδευτικό προσωπικό​” took place in Bologna from 07/04/2024 to 13/04/2024. Οι συμμετέχοντες προέρχονταν από όλη την Ευρώπη, με Maja, Pavlina and Lidija από SUGS High School ”Rade Jovchevski Korchagin‘ in Βόρεια Μακεδονία in Skopje, Ismena and Aleksandra από City Libraries of Zagreb στο Κροατία, Christine από Werner-von-Siemens-Gymnasium Weißenburg στο Γερμανία, και Jolanta, Agnieszka and Krzysztof από X Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace w Białymstoku στο Πολωνία. 

The first topic we covered in the course was Συναισθηματική νοημοσύνη. This term means understanding not only our own feelings but also how others feel, so we can better understand ourselves and the world around us. Another skill we worked on during this session was ενσυναίσθηση. Through a series of exercises, participants learned how to practice empathy, control their emotions, stay motivated, and connect with others.

An effective educator embodies ηγεσία within the classroom, as their main goal lies within motivating and guiding students toward specific objectives. Leadership manifests in diverse forms, each with varying effectiveness depending on the context. Consequently, participants had a dedicated activity to reflect on the key attributes of leaders they admire and to analyze different leadership styles.

​Effective communication stands out as a paramount skill for successful ομαδική εργασία. Participants dedicated their focus to understanding various communication styles: aggressive, passive, passive-aggressive, and assertive, exploring them in practical exercises. One of the main insights became the realization that while demonstrating assertiveness may present challenges, it definitely entails effectively communicating their needs without resorting to impoliteness.
In order to improve their communication skills, the participants had to prepare their own presentation,  working on their public speaking skills. While improvising their speech in front of the audience, they acquired multiple  tips and tricks on how to effectively present themselves, how to control their body language and nonverbal communication.

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The last topic of this course was Conflict and stress management. Various situations may happen at the workplace, especially in the educational field, and navigating conflicts does not always appear straightforward. However, through open dialogue and sharing personal experiences, participants discovered that conflicts are commonplace and can serve as opportunities for growth and development, rather than solely bringing negative consequences, emotions and fall-outs.

​This course allowed participants to develop necessary competences for teaching in a modern environment, providing a platform for shared experiences and mutual learning. Each person bringing their unique background and experience ensured  the growth of the group as a whole. Moreover, πολιτιστικές δραστηριότητες in the city, planned by our team, provided some networking opportunities, confirming the idea of informal learning happening outside the classroom! 
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