Group Dynamics and Classroom Management in Education
Boost performance & wellbeing in (sports) classes
In this Blended Intensive Programme (BIP), you will collaborate within a group of international students and learn which factors are crucial in classroom management. Moreover, you will learn how to influence these factors. These insights will help you build a positive climate for both performance and wellbeing in groups, while facilitating inclusive interactions between students.
This is an initiative of Windesheim UAS Sports Academy in The Netherlands.
Teaching and learning
Our (practical) lectures, masterclasses and group meetings are based on ‘learning by doing’. Your focus is on observing and understanding group dynamics and classroom management in various contexts. You will visit schools or sport clubs and apply your insights there in real-life.
For who?
- (Physical) education students
- Sport coaches
Programme overview
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Online start
The programme starts with an online introduction and the establishment of international teams. Within these teams, you will have the opportunity to provide a glimpse into the educational contexts in your respective home countries.
This activity prepares you for gaining a comprehensive understanding of different working attitudes and approaches to designing innovative activities that enhance classroom management. -
On campus week
After the online classes, there is an in-person week at Windesheim. Here you will have the opportunity to collaborate with Dutch and international students. You will conduct action research by observing various aspects of classroom management. Based on these results, you will develop recommendations for improving classroom management methods.
This experience will teach you how to create an optimal learning environment for primary, secondary, or vocational students, allowing them to thrive and learn in the most effective way possible. In other words, you will learn how to create a “possibility atmosphere” within groups.
Discover the Netherlands
Not only will you have the opportunity to experience an exciting and diverse educational programme, but you will also get to explore the Netherlands by bike - making for an even more memorable experience!
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Results and online wrap-up
You will depart from the Netherlands with a backpack full of fresh ideas to implement within your own educational context. Following the on-campus week at Windesheim, we ask that you experiment with your findings in your home environment. Gather feedback from primary, secondary, or vocational school students and teachers regarding your classroom management recommendations and modifications.
Finally, you will present your results and share your findings with your peers during the last online class.
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Online start
When
- 3 online classes in April
- 22 - 26 April 2024 (1 week) in Zwolle, The Netherlands
- 1 online class in May
Participants
Max. 20
Assessment
- Online presentation
Investment
- You are responsible for covering your own travel and accommodation expenses, as well as the costs for lunches and dinners.
- We arrange the entire programme and provide bike rental
- The Erasmus+ fund can cover a maximum of € 490 (if available in your country).
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