Workshop of Educational Excellence
From 19 to 21 October
TEACHING EXCELLENCE
Topic 1: Empathetic and effective communication
Topic 2: The power of teachers to transform the multicultural diversity of immigrant students into integration and success
From a practical and realistic perspective, this course will provide strategies for educational excellence and highlight the key role of the teacher throughout the process.
We aim to promote an understanding of emotional wellbeing as an essential foundation for positive and enriching interactions within the school environment. It also aims to equip teaching staff with educational strategies that enable them to connect with teenage students through the media they use, such as videos, social media and gamification, whilst guiding pupils towards a healthy use of technology.
We will have expert academics, with teachers who have received prestigious awards for their work as educators and testimonials of people who, after their migration process and overcoming barriers, have achieved professional success. You will learn how to become an ‘anchor’ teacher who prevents school dropouts, and how to turn the classroom into a space of positive role models.
This course promises to be an enriching platform for the exchange of knowledge and experiences and will undoubtedly contribute to strengthening teachers’ skills and creating successful educational environments. Welcome!
The Pursuit of Teaching Excellence
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Teaching excellence goes beyond pedagogical mastery; it is the art of creating an environment where both potential and passion are unlocked. In today’s educational landscape, an excellent teacher is one who continuously evolves, moving past traditional instruction to embrace a leadership role within the classroom. This course focuses on refining those high-level competencies that distinguish outstanding educators: the ability to inspire, the courage to innovate, and the commitment to maintaining the highest standards of educational quality.
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In an increasingly interconnected world, the classroom has become the first frontier of integration. Modern educators face the challenge of turning linguistic and cultural barriers into bridges for development. This course is not just about classroom management; it is about redefining the teacher’s role as a catalyst for social change.
True teaching excellence is measured by the ability to transform a diverse classroom into a unified community of success. - From challenges to assets: Learn how to stop seeing multiculturalism as a “difficulty to manage” and start using it as a powerful pedagogical tool that enriches the learning experience for all students.
- The Seville experience: Develop your professional skills in one of Europe’s most culturally rich cities, where history serves as a living example of the coexistence and prosperity of diverse cultures.
Monday, 19 – Tuesday, 20 – Wednesday, 21
Topic 1:
Lecture: Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Transformative Teaching.
Lecture: Leadership Skills in Teaching.
Lecture + Workshop: The Ability to Connect with Teenage Students Through the Media They Use (videos, social media, and gamification).
Lecture: CLIL in the 21st Century: Active Methodologies for Bilingual Science Learning. (Focus on pedagogical innovation).
Topic 2:
Lecture: Strategies for Teachers in the Face of Cultural Diversity and Behavioral Challenges.
Lecture: A Woman Caught Between Two Worlds.
Lecture: Relationships with Immigrant Families: How to Engage Parents Who Have a Very Different View of the European School System.
Lecture: Scientists of Tomorrow: Fostering a Passion for Science Among Hispanic Students.
Success Stories
Reneem Suleyman: Challenges and Proposals for Full Inclusion from a Muslim Perspective.
Marouane Chhaybi: From Unaccompanied Minor to Civil Servant: Keys to Success and Civic Integration.
Ana Muñoz González
• PhD in soil microbiology from the University of Extremadura (Spain)
• Degree in environmental sciences from the University of Extremadura (Spain)
Dr. Ana Muñoz González is a prominent Spanish scientist and educator, internationally recognized for her work in bilingual science education. She was the first Spaniard to receive the prestigious National Secondary Dual Language Immersion Teacher of the Year award (2021) from the Association of Two-Way Dual Language Education (ATDLE) in the USA.
She is president/coordinator of educational programs for ECUSA (Spanish Scientists in the USA) in the Washington, D.C., area, where she works to close the science achievement gap within the Latino community.
She teaches chemistry and biology in a Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program at Wakefield High School, a public high school in Arlington, Virginia, where almost half of her students are of Hispanic origin.
Javier Aceña
• PhD in Psychology from the University of Zaragoza (2008)
• Military career (Lieutenant Colonel, Infantry)
Professor at Academia “Campus Psicología” (academic preparation for psychology students enrolled at the UNED), where he teaches Educational Psychology (3rd year) and Group Psychology (3rd year), supervises final degree projects (4th year), and teaches various workshops on psychological skills: emotional intelligence, social skills, leadership and influence in groups, communication skills, conflict management, creativity, stress and decision-making, time management and planning.
Professor at the University Center for Defense (affiliated with the University of Zaragoza), Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Organization Engineering, subject: Leadership.
Associate Professor at the University of Zaragoza (Faculty of Education) teaching the following subjects: Educational Psychology, Evolutionary Processes and Diversity, Developmental Psychology, Developmental and Educational Psychology, and Thinking Skills. Development in the teaching-learning process.
Professor in the Master’s Degree in Decision Support Techniques (University of Alcalá degree).
Soukaina Belkat
• Doctorate in International Joint Supervision, University of Cádiz (2021)
• Interuniversity Master's Degree in Culture of Peace, Conflict, Education, and Human Rights, University of Cádiz (2016)
Born in Tetouan (Morocco), she has worked as an intercultural mediator (University of Cádiz, 2018), social educator for unaccompanied foreign minors (MENAS Center, Rebaño de María, Cádiz, 2019), job prospector for young people leaving care (Sevilla Acoge, 2020), and researcher for European and Gulf country projects (2024-present).
University projects:
- “Psychosocial factors affecting the coexistence of native and immigrant youth” (2023)
- Artistic project with students at APDHA “Music as an integrating element” (2018)
- Project “R&D&I, 2017-2020 – Attention to diversity and inclusive education at the University.”
Success stories
Raneem Suleyman
• Master's Degree in Intercultural Communication, Interpreting, and Translation in Public Services (2018)
• Degree in Semitic and Islamic Studies (2016)
• Higher Degree in Social Integration (2010)
Born in Syria, but due to problems in the country, her family emigrated to Spain in 2006.
She has worked as a social integrator at the Carlos Martín Foundation (People with intellectual disabilities) and has extensive experience as an intercultural mediator.
She has been a translator and interpreter at Migralingua Voze and Ofilingua. Language services.
She currently works as an intercultural mediator at the Moroccan Association for the Integration of Immigrants, where she provides career guidance, language teaching, social services, and intercultural mediation.
Marouane Chhayby
Local police officer
The story of Marouane Chhayby is an extraordinary and deeply moving account. He was born in Kenitra, a town located 30 kilometres from Morocco’s capital, Rabat. In search of a better future, he managed to cross the Strait and reach the port of Algeciras, hidden in the undercarriage of a lorry. There, having passed a highly demanding competitive examination —with an average of 30–40 applicants per vacancy— he secured a post as a local police officer, a role he currently holds.
Through his testimony, Marouane will analyse all the obstacles within the integration system and propose concrete strategies to help young immigrants find a path to personal and professional success through education and respect for institutions.
The course will be held at María Auxiliadora Salesianas School, at 1 Sta. María Mazzarello Street, Seville.
Date
From 19 to 21 October
Educating and integrating: the role of teachers in dealing with cultural diversity in European schools
Seville
Prices
The price of the course is €200
Take part in this course at no cost to you – it is subsidised by FUNDAE.
What does it include?
- Lectures + practical workshops
- Sightseeing of the historic center of Sevilla
- Coffee breaks
Not included
- Visit to the Alcázar and the Cathedral: 65€
- Cruise on the Guadalquivir River: 22€
Cursos bonificados por la FUNDAE
