Wellbeing
MADEIRA OUTDOOR – Inclusion, Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, Wellbeing & Outdoor Learning
6 days
André
This Erasmus+ structured course promotes inclusive education and emotional wellbeing through experiential learning in Madeira’s stunning landscapes. Teachers explore how empathy, collaboration, and positive communication can transform classroom dynamics — learning both indoors and outdoors, surrounded by the island’s natural and cultural beauty.
Learning Outcomes
Participants to the course will learn to:
Foster inclusion and empathy in multicultural classrooms.
Apply emotional intelligence strategies to improve classroom relationships.
Develop teamwork and trust among staff and students.
Manage stress and strengthen wellbeing practices.
Use outdoor and experiential learning to support social connection.
Programme
MADEIRA OUTDOOR – Inclusion, Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, Wellbeing & Outdoor Learning
Monday – Inclusion & Emotional Intelligence (Indoor, Escola do Louro, Funchal)
Welcome session and course overview.
Ice-breaking and trust-building activities.
Workshop: “Empathy and Emotional Intelligence in Education.”
Reflection circle on inclusion and wellbeing.
Tuesday – Team Building & Perspective (Field Trip, Cabo Girão, Câmara de Lobos)
Visit to Cabo Girão Skywalk, one of Europe’s highest sea cliffs.
Group activities to develop confidence and mutual support.
Reflection: changing perspectives in teaching and leadership.
Journaling: balance and self-awareness as educators.
Wednesday – Wellbeing & Emotional Balance (Field Trip, Pico do Areeiro)
Guided walk around Pico do Areeiro viewpoint.
Outdoor mindfulness and breathing practice.
Reflection on emotional resilience and stress management.
Sharing circle: maintaining calm in complex classroom contexts.
Thursday – Outdoor Learning & Cultural Inclusion (Field Trip, Santana – Traditional Houses and Cultural Heritage)
Visit to Santana’s traditional thatched houses and cultural park.
Discussion: local culture as a tool for inclusion and identity.
Creative workshop: storytelling for empathy and belonging.
Reflection: valuing diversity in our communities.
Friday – Dolphin Watching, Flow & Teamwork (Catamaran, Marina do Funchal)
Dolphin and whale watching tour along Madeira’s south coast.
Reflection on teamwork, flow, and emotional connection inspired by marine life.
Group discussion: “What does cooperation look like in education?”
Journaling: emotional flow, self-care, and strategies for wellbeing in school contexts.
Saturday – Reflection, Gratitude & Moving Forward (Outdoor, Jardim Municipal do Funchal, Avenida Arriaga)
Group reflection and guided mindfulness in the garden.
Sharing best practices and personal insights.
Workshop: action planning for inclusion and wellbeing at school.
Certificates ceremony and group photo under the palm trees.
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.