Exercise sessions are an integral part of the course. During these sessions, you will be expected to participate actively in group work, discussions and role-playing. For this reason, and out of respect for the groups you will be working with, your attendance at these sessions is strictly compulsory.
The exercises cover 20 h. They are divided into 4 activities:
Learning in a group” seminars: these will give you a better understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of working in a group, as well as the conditions that are favorable and/or necessary.
Problem-based learning (PBL) sessions: these enable you to approach “problematic” school situations in relation to various themes covered in the course, such as motivation. In small groups, you will reflect on and analyze these situations, so as to be better able to deal with them during your internships or in teaching situations. You'll need one computer per group, as each group will be working on a digital APP notebook. This will be used as a basis for group reflection. You will then receive feedback on your work based on it.
Emotional Competence (EC) workshops: these will focus on the role of emotions in learning through theoretical input, practical exercises and home reading, enabling you to reflect personally and professionally on emotional processes in learning.
Educational simulation sessions (SIMEDUC): these will enable you to experience a concrete learning support situation in a caring, controlled environment. The aim is to help you develop specific communication and coaching skills.
Each activity will be described in detail during the first lesson or practice session. PPA groups, emotional skills workshops and simulation sessions will be set up during the first courses via online registration on webcampus.
