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MADE – Personal Growth and Wellbeing in Madeira: Mindfulness, Awareness, Drama, Emotion
6 days
André
MADE is an experiential course designed to empower teachers to develop personal growth, emotional resilience, and wellbeing practices for themselves and their students. Using Madeira’s stunning natural landscapes as a living classroom, participants engage in mindfulness, self-awareness exercises, stress management techniques, and creative self-expression, including drama-based activities.
The course combines classroom workshops, outdoor experiences, island-wide excursions, and reflective practices to help educators integrate wellbeing and personal development into their teaching.
Learning Outcomes
Participants to the course will learn to:
Apply strategies for wellbeing and stress management in personal and professional contexts.
Develop self-awareness and emotional resilience.
Foster personal growth and self-expression through creative and drama-based activities.
Support students’ emotional, social, and personal development.
Integrate experiential learning approaches to promote holistic wellbeing in schools.
Programme
MADE – Personal Growth and Wellbeing in Madeira: Mindfulness, Awareness, Drama, Emotion
Monday – Wellbeing: Introduction to Personal Growth (Classroom, EB 2,3 do Louro, Funchal)
Workshop on wellbeing principles and self-care strategies.
Introduction to personal growth and stress management techniques.
Reflection on applying wellbeing practices in teaching.
Tuesday – Self-Awareness: Mindfulness and Nature (Levada Walk)
Guided easy levada hike (e.g., Levada do Rei or Levada dos Balcões).
Mindfulness exercises and observation of nature.
Reflection on self-awareness and personal growth through outdoor experiences.
Wednesday – Self-Expression: Drama and Emotional Exploration (Eastern Madeira – Machico / Santana)
Drama-based activities and creative exercises in outdoor settings.
Exploration of emotions, creativity, and communication skills.
Reflection on integrating self-expression into classroom practice.
Thursday – Personal Growth: Teamwork, Reflection and Emotional Resilience (Northern Madeira – São Vicente / Seixal / Porto Moniz)
Workshops on personal development and stress management in natural settings.
Group reflection exercises and collaborative challenges.
Focus on emotional resilience, growth, and social-emotional skills.
Friday – Stress Management: Mindfulness, Reflection and Wellbeing at Sea (Catamaran Experience)
Sailing along Madeira’s coast with guided mindfulness exercises.
Team reflection on stress management, emotional regulation, and wellbeing.
Outdoor experiential activities linking personal growth and collaboration.
Saturday – Synthesis and Certificate Ceremony: Integrating Growth and Wellbeing (Funchal, Outdoor)
Presentation of participants’ reflections, drama, or creative exercises.
Discussion on implementing personal growth and wellbeing strategies in schools.
Outdoor certificate ceremony and networking.
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
Course participants will receive training and engage in exercises designed to develop their skills as trainers. The provision of additional materials or resources will be determined based on the course structure and the instructor’s approach to meeting the learning objectives
Course package content:
Services and activities included in the course package are those described above. Please note that accommodation, transport, and meals are not provided.
Cancellation & changes:
Common sense prevails when it comes to cancellations, which are analyzed on a case-by-case basis.