Focusing on teachers themselves and the daily challenges they face in the classroom, the two-day, six-hour experiential training course entitled “Basic Elements of Classroom Management.”
The program, which took place on November 3 & 10, was designed with one main goal: to offer practical tools that save teaching time and protect teachers from professional burnout (burnout).
During the course of the meetings, the participants did not focus solely on techniques, but did a deeper work of self-awareness. They explored:
- The “internal noise” and the “automatic pilot” that often leads to ineffective reactions.
- The “13 Barriers to Communication” that escalate the tensions instead of resolving them them.
- The importance of healthy boundaries, not as punitive “walls,” but as protective “fences” that provide structure for students and protect the educator.
- Practical conflict management strategies, such as “Active Listening” and the “Shifting Strategy,” which allow the lesson to continue smoothly.
The teachers themselves were the protagonists in this process. Through experiential methodology, group exercises, and “live” role-playing, they shared their concerns and difficulties with honesty and courage. Their active participation, willingness to reflect, and interaction transformed the workshop into a genuine atmosphere of safety, trust, and mutual learning.
The ELPIDA Prevention Center continues to plan and implement actions that actively support the educational community, recognizing its crucial role in promoting the psychosocial health of young people.
