{"id":4973,"date":"2025-03-13T14:07:41","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T14:07:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/battling-negativity-in-the-classroom-to-reduce-early-school-leaving9316516.html"},"modified":"2026-10-04T14:54:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T14:54:10","slug":"battling-negativity-in-the-classroom-to-reduce-early-school-leaving9316516","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/el\/blog\/battling-negativity-in-the-classroom-to-reduce-early-school-leaving9316516","title":{"rendered":"Battling negativity in the classroom to reduce early school leaving in Tenerife"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-content\">\n<div class=\"blog-content\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-multicol\">\n<div class=\"wsite-multicol-table-wrap\" style=\"margin:0 -15px;\">\n<table class=\"wsite-multicol-table\">\n<tbody class=\"wsite-multicol-tbody\">\n<tr class=\"wsite-multicol-tr\">\n<td class=\"wsite-multicol-col\" style=\"width:50%; padding:0 15px;\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center\"> <a>  <\/a> <\/p>\n<div style=\"display:block;font-size:90%\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"wsite-multicol-col\" style=\"width:50%; padding:0 15px;\">\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Today, it is more essential than ever to address factors that contribute to <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:700\">preventing and managing early school leaving and conflicts.<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\"> This training course aims to tackle a critical and increasingly relevant issue, despite the complexity of finding straightforward solutions. With a holistic approach, participants will learn to identify the causes of early school leaving and explore the most effective strategies to prevent, address, and reduce it. The course will also provide valuable tools for conflict management.<\/span><\/span><br \/><span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">The new edition of the course \u201cPreventing Conflicts and Tackling Early School Leaving\u201d took place in Tenerife from 06\/10\/2024 till 12\/10\/2024. Participants from various parts of Europe attended, including Heleen, Bert, and Fida from <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:700\">R.O.C. Drenthe College<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\"> in the Netherlands; Maricha, Robin, Sara, and Cecilia from<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:700\"> Fenix kultur- och kunskapscentrum<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\"> in Sweden; and Gaud, Catherine, and Yvette from <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:700\">DDEC 29 in France.\u00a0<br \/>\u200b<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:lighter\">\u0397 \u03c0\u03c1\u03cc\u03c9\u03c1\u03b7 \u03b5\u03b3\u03ba\u03b1\u03c4\u03ac\u03bb\u03b5\u03b9\u03c8\u03b7 \u03c4\u03bf\u03c5 \u03c3\u03c7\u03bf\u03bb\u03b5\u03af\u03bf\u03c5 \u03b5\u03af\u03bd\u03b1\u03b9 \u03ad\u03bd\u03b1 <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:700\">widespread challenge across Europe<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:lighter\">, and participants had the opportunity to explore different national perspectives within this European context. On the first day, they focused on defining what Early School Leaving means and identifying its main <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:700\">risk factors.<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:lighter\"> This discussion allowed participants to create and share a realistic overview of their experiences with Early School Leaving, starting with its underlying causes and extending to its potential consequences.<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-multicol\">\n<div class=\"wsite-multicol-table-wrap\" style=\"margin:0 -15px;\">\n<table class=\"wsite-multicol-table\">\n<tbody class=\"wsite-multicol-tbody\">\n<tr class=\"wsite-multicol-tr\">\n<td class=\"wsite-multicol-col\" style=\"width:50%; padding:0 15px;\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center\"> <a>  <\/a> <\/p>\n<div style=\"display:block;font-size:90%\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"wsite-multicol-col\" style=\"width:50%; padding:0 15px;\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center\"> <a>  <\/a> <\/p>\n<div style=\"display:block;font-size:90%\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">We began with the understanding that to develop an effective approach to early school leaving, it is crucial to <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:700\">connect with our students<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\"> and understand their interests and feelings. Participants took part in hands-on activities to explore the significance of <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:700\">\u03b5\u03bd\u03b5\u03c1\u03b3\u03b7\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae \u03b1\u03ba\u03c1\u03cc\u03b1\u03c3\u03b7 <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">\u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:700\">\u03c3\u03c5\u03bd\u03b1\u03b9\u03c3\u03b8\u03b7\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae \u03bd\u03bf\u03b7\u03bc\u03bf\u03c3\u03cd\u03bd\u03b7<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\"> in fostering social connections.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Participants delved further into the topic of <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:700\">conflict resolution<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">, beginning with a shift in perspective. An inspiring TED Talk helped the group, who initially associated conflict with negativity, to realize that conflicts can actually offer valuable <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:700\">possibilities <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">\u00a0for improving relationships, communication, and understanding.\u00a0<br \/>\u200b<\/span><\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent; font-weight: lighter; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Subsequently, the group participated in non-formal activities to reflect on the importance of belonging and <\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;\">cooperation<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent; font-weight: lighter; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">. They examined strategies for working together and peer education.<\/span><br \/><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center\"> <a>  <\/a> <\/p>\n<div style=\"display:block;font-size:90%\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-multicol\">\n<div class=\"wsite-multicol-table-wrap\" style=\"margin:0 -15px;\">\n<table class=\"wsite-multicol-table\">\n<tbody class=\"wsite-multicol-tbody\">\n<tr class=\"wsite-multicol-tr\">\n<td class=\"wsite-multicol-col\" style=\"width:50%; padding:0 15px;\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center\"> <a>  <\/a> <\/p>\n<div style=\"display:block;font-size:90%\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"wsite-multicol-col\" style=\"width:50%; padding:0 15px;\">\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">The group then shifted their focus to <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:700\">combating negativity in the classroom<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\"> through group reflection and hands-on activities. They explored different styles of conflict management and discussed how to apply them in various scenarios. Next, the group identified and described the main types of<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:700\"> \u201cnegative\u201d students<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\"> and created practical tips and strategies for effectively addressing them. Additionally, participants engaged in a team challenge designed to help them promote a <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:700\">\u03bd\u03bf\u03bf\u03c4\u03c1\u03bf\u03c0\u03af\u03b1 \u03b1\u03bd\u03ac\u03c0\u03c4\u03c5\u03be\u03b7\u03c2<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\"> in their students.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-multicol\">\n<div class=\"wsite-multicol-table-wrap\" style=\"margin:0 -15px;\">\n<table class=\"wsite-multicol-table\">\n<tbody class=\"wsite-multicol-tbody\">\n<tr class=\"wsite-multicol-tr\">\n<td class=\"wsite-multicol-col\" style=\"width:50%; padding:0 15px;\">\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">In the end, we examined the phenomenon of bullying through visual tasks and group reflection, discussing potential <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:700\">approaches <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">for becoming upstanders and putting a stop to bullying.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">The central theme of this week\u2019s training course was \u201ctransformation.\u201d We focused on changing our perspective on conflicts, channelling the intense and sometimes negative energy of certain students into positive and productive outcomes, shifting our mindset from fixed to growth, and transforming a group of individuals into a unified team.<\/span><\/span><br \/><span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"wsite-multicol-col\" style=\"width:50%; padding:0 15px;\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center\"> <a>  <\/a> <\/p>\n<div style=\"display:block;font-size:90%\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">\u039c\u03ac\u03b8\u03b5\u03c4\u03b5 \u03c0\u03b5\u03c1\u03b9\u03c3\u03c3\u03cc\u03c4\u03b5\u03c1\u03b1 \u03b3\u03b9\u03b1 \u03b1\u03c5\u03c4\u03cc \u03c4\u03bf \u03bc\u03ac\u03b8\u03b7\u03bc\u03b1 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/el\/%cf%80%cf%81%cf%8c%cf%89%cf%81%ce%b7-%ce%b1%cf%80%ce%bf%cf%87%cf%8e%cf%81%ce%b7%cf%83%ce%b7-%ce%b1%cf%80%cf%8c-%cf%84%ce%bf-%cf%83%cf%87%ce%bf%ce%bb%ce%b5%ce%af%ce%bf\"><span style=\"color:rgb(17, 85, 204)\">\u03b5\u03b4\u03ce.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, it is more essential than ever to address factors that contribute to preventing and managing early school leaving and conflicts. This training course aims to tackle a critical and increasingly relevant issue, despite the complexity of finding straightforward solutions. With a holistic approach, participants will learn to identify the causes of early school leaving&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/el\/blog\/battling-negativity-in-the-classroom-to-reduce-early-school-leaving9316516\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Battling negativity in the classroom to reduce early school leaving in Tenerife<\/span><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","neve_meta_reading_time":"","_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[60,46],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4973","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-course-stories","category-tenerife"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4973","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4973"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4973\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12737,"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4973\/revisions\/12737"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4973"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4973"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4973"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}