Teaching Human Rights in the Classroom Course- Erasmus + KA1
The course "Teaching human rights in the classroom" under the Erasmus+ program is designed to equip educators with the knowledge, methodologies, and resources they need to inspire and empower their learners. In an ever-evolving global landscape, the role of educators transcends traditional boundaries. Today, educators are not just imparting knowledge; they are shaping future generations into conscientious global citizens.
About the Erasmus Training Course Teaching Human Rights in the Classroom
Embark on an enriching journey, exploring topics such as Human Rights, Global Citizenship, Sustainable Development, Environment, Health Education, and Interculturality. Our mission: cultivate a learning environment where respect for all is paramount. Join ‘Teaching Human Rights in the Classroom,’ an Erasmus+ course empowering educators to shape conscientious global citizens who champion Human Rights, sustainability, and diversity. Experience the transformative power of education.
Teaching Human Rights in the Classroom Course Learnings
Knowledge
- Key concepts in the area of citizenship and development
- Active and participatory strategies for learner involvement
Skills
- Promote awareness-raising and mobilisation activities tailored to the learners
- Identify appropriate and appealing teaching resources
- Fostering the development of critical thinking in learners
Embracing the World of Human Rights: What Awaits You
Participants in this engaging course are set to embark on a 5-day voyage of exploration and personal growth, acquiring vital knowledge and competencies in the realm of human rights education. Here’s a preview of what awaits you:
Day 1: Exploring Human Rights Framework and Engaging Activities
- Welcoming the participants – group dynamics
- Human Rights framework
- Strategies, activities and resources to promote Human Rights
Day 2: Embracing Sustainable Development in Teaching Practice
- Concepts and Sustainable Development Goals
- Mobilization for sustainability in pedagogical practice
- Cultural visit
Day 3: Navigating Health Education Concepts and Strategies
- Framework and key concepts in Health Education
- Resources and strategies to promote health
- Case studies and application exercises
Day 4: Fostering Intercultural Dialogue and Inclusion
- Interculturality and key concepts
- Promoting intercultural dialogue and inclusion of migrants
- Guided Migrantour
Day 5: Environmental Education Strategies and Network Building
- Environmental Education for Sustainability Framework
- Strategies and resources to promote environmental awareness
- Group dynamics and creation of a network
Hands-On Approaches to Human Rights Training
Throughout the course, attendees will actively participate in hands-on group activities, deliver concise presentations covering theoretical content, engage in storytelling, collaborate in group dynamics, explore the power of music, images, and videos, and share valuable pedagogical resources and practical case studies. Additionally, guided cultural excursions and visual aids will enrich the overall learning journey.
Upcoming courses
For groups of 8 or more people, the schedule can be adjusted.
Target Audience
Professionals such as teachers, educators, trainers, educational coordinators, school career counselors, special education teachers, curriculum developers, headmasters, educational counselors, psychologists, social workers, youth counselors, international exchange program coordinators, and school management and administrative staff will find this course valuable. It caters to individuals working across diverse educational settings, encompassing primary and secondary schools, vocational schools, training centers, adult education schools, higher education institutions, kindergartens, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Format and location
In-person course, at the headquarters of the Lisbon City Foundation, in Lisbon.
Duration
5 days
7-day course also available
Tuition and services included
Eligible for Erasmus+ KA1 funding
- Certificate of Participation
- Europass Mobility
- Coffee breaks
- Administrative support
- Cultural activities
Certification
Lisbon City Foundation (OID E10100997)
Contacts
📞 +351 964 581 360
✉️ training@fundacaocidadedelisboa.pt
Alumni Experiences
What do participants in the Lisbon City Foundation courses say?
Training team
Almudena Ferro
Master's degree in Social Work, Welfare State, and Social Intervention Methodologies, with over nine years of professional experience in the field of community social intervention, in Portugal and Spain. Interested in social change projects, she has mainly worked in the areas of education, inclusion, human rights, children and youth, volunteering, and migration, as a technician and coordinator of social projects. As a certified trainer, she has created and implemented training programs aimed at volunteer networks, teachers, educators, and youth workers in the fields of interculturality, inclusion, and diversity management in educational contexts, both nationally and internationally.
Rute Machado
Master's degree in Educational Sciences, specializing in Educational Administration, and a bachelor's degree in Educational Psychology. Full member of the Portuguese Psychologists Association. Certified and accredited trainer for teacher training. She has experience since 2005 in community intervention, particularly in school settings, focusing on the development of personal, social, academic, and civic awareness programs for children and young people. Developed and implemented training programs for teachers, social workers, and volunteers, promoting academic success and education for development and global citizenship. Believes in positive change through respect and equality for all.
Camila Brito
Project technician and intercultural mediator, currently pursuing a Master's degree in International Relations, she has experience in youth projects at both national and international levels. She worked as a technician in the FOCO Project, conducting group sessions with young people in educational settings, aiming to promote self-awareness and develop soft skills among vulnerable youth, thus preventing school dropout and other risky behaviors, and enhancing academic success. She also facilitated the Erasmus+ Tools for YOU*! project alongside the LCF team and the Lisbon Youth Center. Additionally, she has experience in organizing Portuguese and literacy courses, as well as informal conversation groups for migrant and refugee populations.
Upcoming training courses
Check the next available dates
Intercultural Communication | Erasmus KA1 | june 2026
Teaching Human Rights in the Classroom | Erasmus KA1 | june 2026
Mediation and Intercultural Dialogue| Erasmus KA1 | August 2026
Mastering Intercultural Communication | Erasmus KA1 | August 2026
Teaching Human Rights in the Classroom | Erasmus KA1 | september 2026
Intercultural Communication | Erasmus KA1 | september 2026
Teaching the Future, Climate Action and Sustainability | Erasmus KA1 | October 2026
Mediation and Intercultural Dialogue | Erasmus KA1 | November 2026
Intercultural Communication | Erasmus KA1 | november 2026
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