Emotional Education in the Classroom - Teacher Training Course

Erasmus+ Funded Professional Development | Seville, Spain 2026

Erasmus+ emotional education teacher training course in Seville Spain

About This Emotional Intelligence Teacher Training Course

Emotional Education in the Classroom: Nurturing the Whole Child invites educators to rediscover the heart of teaching: the emotional life of the learner. In today's classrooms, academic success can no longer be separated from emotional well-being. Students thrive not only when they master content, but when they feel safe, valued, and connected. This course provides teachers with the understanding and tools to cultivate emotionally intelligent learning environments—spaces where empathy, self-awareness, and resilience become everyday practices.

Through reflective sessions, practical workshops, and evidence-based strategies, participants will explore the relationship between emotions, cognition, and behavior. They will learn how emotional literacy influences motivation, memory, and classroom climate, and how to respond to emotional challenges with sensitivity and skill. The course emphasizes the teacher's own emotional development as a foundation for fostering emotional growth in students.

Ultimately, Emotional Education in the Classroom empowers educators to go beyond instruction, becoming guides in the integral formation of children who are not only capable thinkers but also compassionate human beings.

What You'll Learn in This Course

  • Foundations of emotional intelligence and its impact on learning
  • Practical strategies to integrate emotional education into daily teaching
  • Techniques for developing your own emotional competence
  • Methods to foster compassionate and inclusive classroom communities
  • Conflict resolution and restorative practices
  • Mindfulness and emotional regulation techniques for students

Who Should Attend This Course

This professional development course is specifically designed for:

  • Primary school teachers looking to enhance classroom emotional climate
  • Secondary school teachers seeking strategies for adolescent emotional development
  • Special education teachers working with diverse learning needs
  • School counselors and psychologists implementing whole-school approaches
  • Educational coordinators and administrators leading emotional education initiatives
  • Teacher trainers and mentors supporting professional development programs

Key Benefits & Learning Outcomes

Professional Skills

  • Master the 5 pillars of emotional intelligence in education
  • Implement daily emotional check-in routines
  • Design emotionally responsive lesson plans
  • Handle classroom conflicts with restorative practices

Career Impact

  • Europass Mobility Certificate (20 hours)
  • Erasmus+ recognized professional development
  • International teaching network connections
  • Enhanced student well-being and academic outcomes
Course Fee

€480

Available Seats

20 participants per session

Duration

5 days (Monday-Friday)

Schedule

Morning and afternoon sessions

Language

English

Erasmus+ Eligible

✓ Yes

Available Weeks - 2026
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Course Learning Objectives

1. Understand the foundations of emotional intelligence and its role in learning

Participants will explore the scientific and psychological bases of emotional intelligence (EI), gaining insight into how emotions shape attention, decision-making, and learning outcomes. The course will delve into the five core components of EI—self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills—and their direct impact on classroom dynamics. Teachers will come to understand that emotional literacy is not an optional skill but a central pillar of cognitive and social development. By mastering these foundations, educators can better identify emotional needs, anticipate behavioral responses, and foster a classroom climate that promotes both emotional safety and academic curiosity.

Foundations of emotional intelligence in education

2. Develop practical strategies to integrate emotional education into daily teaching

This objective focuses on transforming theory into practice. Teachers will learn specific, classroom-ready techniques to nurture emotional intelligence across subjects and activities. From mindfulness routines and cooperative games to reflective dialogue and emotional check-ins, participants will experiment with methods that help students recognize, express, and manage their emotions constructively. These strategies are adaptable for all ages and contexts, allowing teachers to seamlessly embed emotional education within literacy lessons, science projects, or even assessment practices. By the end of this module, participants will have built a personal toolkit to foster emotionally rich and inclusive learning experiences.

Classroom management with emotional intelligence

3. Strengthen the teacher’s own emotional competence as a foundation for classroom well-being.

A central idea of this course is that teachers cannot teach what they do not embody. This objective encourages participants to engage in self-awareness and emotional self-management, recognizing how their own moods, stress levels, and reactions influence the classroom environment. Through guided reflection and experiential exercises, educators will learn to identify emotional triggers, cultivate resilience, and communicate assertively. The goal is to support teachers in becoming emotionally balanced role models who transmit calm, empathy, and confidence to their students. When educators nurture their own emotional well-being, they model the kind of human presence that truly transforms education.

Practical emotional education activities

4. Foster a compassionate, inclusive, and resilient classroom community.

The final objective brings together all previous learning to design emotionally intelligent classrooms where every student feels seen and supported. Teachers will explore how to create routines, rituals, and collaborative norms that promote belonging, empathy, and mutual respect. Special attention will be given to managing conflict with restorative practices, addressing emotional crises, and celebrating diversity as a source of strength. Participants will learn how emotional education contributes not only to individual growth but also to collective harmony—turning classrooms into communities of care that prepare children to face life with emotional balance, ethical awareness, and social responsibility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our Emotional Education course

Yes, this course is fully eligible for Erasmus+ funding under KA1 (Key Action 1) for teacher mobility. Our organization is registered in the Erasmus+ database with OID E10411778. Participants can apply for grants through their school's Erasmus+ coordinator to cover course fees, travel, and accommodation expenses.

Upon successful completion, participants receive an official Certificate of Attendance and a Europass Mobility document. The certificate includes course content, duration (20 hours), and learning outcomes, which can be used for professional development credits in your institution.

The €480 fee includes: all training sessions (20 hours), course materials and resources, certificate and Europass documentation, welcome pack, coffee breaks, one cultural activity in Seville, and ongoing support from our team. Accommodation and meals are not included but we can help arrange these at preferential rates.

No previous experience is required. This course is designed for all levels—from teachers who are new to emotional education to those who want to deepen their existing practice. Our experienced trainers adapt the content to meet the diverse needs of participants from different educational backgrounds.

We maintain small groups of maximum 20 participants to ensure personalized attention, meaningful interaction, and effective collaborative learning. This intimate setting allows for deep reflection, peer exchange, and practical application of emotional education strategies.