21st Century Skills in Education
- Duration: 5 days - 25 hours (flexible options available)
- Location: Málaga (Spain) & Amsterdam (The Netherlands)
- Fee:
450€400€ - Includes: Registration, materials, 2 cultural activities, certificate
- Next dates:
29.09.2025 – 03.10.2025 – confirmed
01.12.2025 – 05.12.2025
09.03.2026 – 13.03.2026 – confirmed
25.05.2026 – 29.05.2026
27.07.2026 – 31.07.2026 – confirmed
05.10.2026 – 09.10.2026
14.12.2026 – 18.12.2026 – confirmed
21st Century Education course for teachers
- Please contact us for 7, 10, 14, 21 days courses!
- Other course days are available, please ask for specific dates.
- Our teacher training courses can fully be funded by Erasmus+ program.
- Please contact us for all inclusive options or specific services depending on your needs and preferences.
21st Century Education course DESCRIPTION
📘COURSE OVERVIEW
Are your students equipped with the skills they need to thrive in a fast-changing world? Today’s learners must develop critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication—known as the “4C’s”—to succeed both academically and socially. This course helps educators not only understand these vital 21st-century skills but also implement them effectively in real classroom settings.
Through hands-on activities, peer exchange, and practical lesson planning, participants will explore innovative ways to foster creativity, media literacy, adaptability, active citizenship, and leadership. Whether you’re new to these concepts or looking to enhance your approach, this course will empower you to build more engaging, future-ready learning environments.
21st Century Skills in Education COURSE KEY POINT
🔍 What You’ll Learn
During this course, participants will discover:
- What the 21st-century skills are and why they matter
- How to integrate the 4C’s into your classroom routines and lessons
- Real-life strategies for boosting student creativity, cooperation, and communication
- Ways to promote critical thinking and media literacy
- Practical methods for creating student-centered, collaborative learning spaces
- How to design your own lesson plans based on 21st-century learning principles
Objectives of the 21st Century Education course for teachers
🎯OBJECTIVES
By the end of the course, participants will:
- Understand the core 21st-century skills and their relevance in education
- Develop strategies to foster communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking
- Create engaging lesson plans that promote active learning and student agency
- Explore real classroom examples and practices from across Europe
- Strengthen professional networks and intercultural awareness
- Enhance English language communication in a professional context
Schedule for the 21st Century Education course
📅SCHEDULE
🔵 Day 1 – Introduction to 21st Century Skills
09:00–10:30 | Welcome & course introduction
10:30–11:00 | Overview of 21st Century Competencies
11:00–11:30 | Global frameworks: OECD, P21, EU Key Competences
11:30–12:00 | ☕ Break
12:00–13:00 | The 4Cs: Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking
13:00–14:00 | Self-assessment & mapping skills
🟡 Day 2 – Communication & Creativity in the Classroom
09:00–10:30 | Enhancing student voice & active listening
10:30–11:00 | Verbal & non-verbal communication tools
11:00–11:30 | Fostering creativity: open tasks & design thinking
11:30–12:00 | ☕ Break
12:00–13:00 | Storytelling, role-play & visual thinking
13:00–14:00 | Workshop: Redesign lesson for creativity & communication
🔵 Day 3 – Critical Thinking & Collaboration
09:00–10:00 | Inquiry-based & reflective learning
10:00–11:00 | Questioning strategies & reasoning
11:00–11:30 | Building student collaboration
11:30–12:00 | ☕ Break
12:00–13:00 | Cooperative learning & classroom roles
13:00–14:00 | Group challenge: Collaborative critical-thinking activity
🟡 Day 4 – Digital Skills, Global Citizenship & Lifelong Learning
09:00–10:30 | Digital literacy & responsible online behavior
10:30–11:30 | Media literacy & evaluating sources
11:30–12:00 | ☕ Break
12:00–13:00 | Embedding global citizenship & sustainability
13:00–14:00 | Cultivating lifelong learning mindsets
🔵 Day 5 – Final Projects & Reflection
09:00–10:00 | Course overview & best practices
10:00–11:30 | Final project development
11:30–12:00 | ☕ Break
12:00–13:00 | Final project presentations
13:00–14:00 | Evaluation & certificate ceremony
21st Century Skills in Education COURSE METHODOLOGY
🧠 Methodology
Our course combines interactive and practical approaches to enhance learning and teaching skills:
- Interactive: Lectures and guided discussions
- Hands-on: Practical workshops and peer-to-peer activities
- Collaborative: Individual and group lesson planning
- Applied: Real-world classroom applications and case studies
- Reflective: Collaborative reflection and feedback
CERTIFICATION FOR THE 21st Century Skills in Education COURSE
🎓 Certification
At the end of the course, participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance which includes:
- The course title
- Participant name
- Dates and location
- Duration of total training hours
- Overview of course content
Certificates comply with the standards required for Erasmus+ staff training mobility.
21st Century Skills in Education COURSE LEARNING PACK
🎁 What’s Included
- 5 days of immersive, practical training (25 hours total)
- Course materials & digital resources
- Welcome package
- 2 cultural activities & local tips
- Erasmus+ documentation support
- Certificate of Attendance
- Coffee breaks
Registration FOR THE 21st Century Skills in Education COURSE
✏️ Registration
You can register in just a few minutes:
📩 Option 1: Fill out our Registration Form.
📧 Option 2: Contact us at info@plus-project.eu and we’ll guide you through the process.
Don’t wait — places are limited to ensure personalized attention!
Let us know if you’re applying through Erasmus+, and we’ll support you with all necessary documentation.
JOIN US!
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to improve your teaching skills and experience a new city at the same time!
