Erasmus+ Staff Mobility in Dublin: A Summary of our Exciting Courses
We recently hosted a webinar presenting a diverse array of Erasmus+ staff mobility courses offered by the My Erasmus Course network in Dublin. This network, comprised of several accredited international language schools, aims to be a single, authoritative reference point for teachers and school staff seeking professional development in Ireland.
The four highlighted courses showcase a blend of modern pedagogical approaches, cultural immersion, and essential future-facing skills:
Sustainability & Wellbeing in Education (Babel Academy of English)
This course focuses on integrating sustainability and wellbeing into educational settings.
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Core Focus: Equipping educators and staff with knowledge and practical strategies to promote sustainable development (aligned with the UN 17 SDGs) and holistic wellbeing in their work environment.
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Format & Content: A 5-6 day course mixing subject-specific workshops, cultural excursions, and presentations. Topics include sustainability in education, alternative lesson planning, and promoting wellbeing in the classroom.
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Expected Outcomes: Increased confidence in integrating sustainability, practical tools for supporting wellbeing, and enhanced professionalism through reflection and collaboration.
Teaching in the Age of AI (IH Dublin)
This course dives into the integration of Artificial Intelligence in the 21st Century Classroom.
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Core Focus: Preparing teachers to navigate the world of AI by focusing on 21st-century skills (critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, information literacy) and practical, classroom-friendly AI tools.
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Content: Case studies on ethical AI use, hands-on workshops with tools like Suno (for song generation), Notebook LLM, Canva, and Padlet AI. It includes cross-evaluating different AI-powered language learning apps.
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Expected Outcomes: Teachers gain expertise in evaluating and applying AI tools effectively, excellent English language skills, and enhanced ability to develop complex, learner-focused activities.
Two Cities: Many Stories (Cultural Heritage) (The Linguaviva Centre)
This is an immersive two-week course focused on cultural heritage in Ireland.
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Core Focus: An immersive journey through the heritage of Dublin and Derry, exploring how history, local identity, and culture can be used to enrich English language learning and foster intercultural understanding.
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Content: The course involves workshops, storytelling sessions, and walks in both cities, focusing on spaces, local voices, and communities. It covers themes like remembrance, resilience, and dialogue.
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Expected Outcomes: Increased confidence, deeper intercultural awareness, a reflection journal, and a digital toolkit of lesson ideas and communicative strategies for using heritage in teaching.
Modern Methodologies (Twin Language Centre)
This course is designed to transition teachers from traditional to contemporary teaching methodologies.
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Core Focus: Introducing and examining modern approaches with an emphasis on learner-centred, communicative, and technology-enhanced instruction.
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Content: Exploration of key modern principles including:
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Thinking and Inquiry-Based Learning (fostering curiosity and problem-solving).
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Competency-Based Learning (designing clear competencies and outcomes).
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Gamification and Assessment (using game elements for engagement and alignment with summative/formative assessment).
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Flipped Classroom (reversing traditional instruction for active engagement).
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Expected Outcomes: Teachers will be able to critically evaluate a range of innovative practices and design learner-centred, critical thinking, and collaborative activities for their students.
The My Erasmus Course network is dedicated to providing programs that meet Erasmus+ funding criteria, offer rich professional development, and include cultural experiences in and around Dublin.