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Innovative teaching methods Erasmus course for adult education staff

Overview

Using innovative methods of teaching is an essential skill for teachers and education staff. Research shows that innovative approaches can significantly enhance the student learning process. However, teaching adults requires a different approach: one that values experience, autonomy, and real-world relevance.
This course focuses on innovative methods designed specifically for adult education, helping teachers and trainers engage their learners in meaningful, practical, and empowering ways.
Participants will explore a variety of modern approaches in the framework of adult learning theory, non-formal education, project-based learning, ICT for Adult Learning, and other innovative teaching practices that promote reflection, collaboration, and self-directed learning.

Target Audience

Languages

The course is held in English.
For groups with at least 8 participants, we can organize an ad-hoc session in a different language.  Please write an email to 
info@erasmuslearningacademy.eu 
to get more information about it.

LocationStarting DateEnding DateStatus
Zagreb18/10/202624/10/2026Open for Enrollment
Tenerife01/11/202607/11/2026Open for Enrollment
Athens29/11/202605/12/2026Open for Enrollment
Zagreb29/11/202605/12/2026Open for Enrollment
Palermo21/02/202727/02/2027Open for Enrollment
Bologna28/02/202706/03/2027Open for Enrollment
Tenerife21/03/202727/03/2027Open for Enrollment
Palermo06/06/202712/06/2027Open for Enrollment
Zagreb06/06/202712/06/2027Open for Enrollment
Bologna20/06/202726/06/2027Open for Enrollment
Tenerife04/07/202710/07/2027Open for Enrollment
Athens26/09/202702/10/2027Open for Enrollment
Porto03/10/202709/10/2027Open for Enrollment

Skills

What will you learn?

Through hands-on workshops, discussions, and peer exchange, participants will learn how to make their teaching more dynamic for their adult learners and discover how to design activities that respect their needs, motivations, and professional contexts. The course offers a supportive environment to experiment, share experiences, and co-create new strategies for lifelong learning.

Learning Outcomes

This course provides participants with an overview of the trending innovative teaching methods specifically designed for adult education, as well as a cooperative, inspirational and stimulating space where to experiment and practice new tools, strategies and approaches.

The main goal is to promote quality and innovation in adult education by empowering and motivating adult educators, trainers, headmasters and other education staff to make their learning experiences more engaging, relevant, and effective for adult learners. Participants will share best practices and experiences with adult educators from across Europe, gaining fresh ideas, new perspectives, and a deeper understanding of adult learning in different European contexts.

Innovative teaching methods for adult learning

Gain an overview of innovative teaching approaches — including Non-Formal Education and Project-Based Learning — understand their benefits, and learn how to apply them effectively with adult learners.

Tools, technologies, and interactive learning practices

Develop practical skills to design and deliver interactive learning activities, integrate digital tools and ICT meaningfully into adult education, and use feedback and peer assessment effectively.

Collaboration, exchange, and international networking

Share good practices and discuss challenges with fellow educators, learn in an inspiring international environment with trainer support, and strengthen your professional network in the adult education field.

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