Pedagogy in Action
The Malta Teaching Festival directly supports the project’s primary objective of addressing digital transformation. Specifically, it achieves this by enhancing teachers’ digital readiness and capacity. Furthermore, the festival acts as a catalyst by engaging leaders in innovative pedagogy and inclusive education. In addition, it provides a unique learning-by-doing approach. Consequently, this encourages educators to explore and experiment with innovative tools and modern teaching methods.
Moreover, this active participation empowers teachers to take ownership of their professional development. In fact, it fosters a growth mindset where they feel comfortable trying new strategies. By doing so, they learn from their experiences instead of staying away from failure. As a result, educators will actively engage with digital applications and contemporary pedagogical practices. Ultimately, they will develop their competences, enabling them to integrate these methods into their lesson planning and classroom management.
Erasmus+
At its soul, the festival supports school leaders and other teaching professionals by providing them with insights into innovative practices. For instance, they can implement these strategies within their institutions. By creating a collaborative environment, the festival encourages the sharing of best practices and peer learning. Therefore, it helps establish a network of innovators committed to continuous improvement in education.
Overall, this activity serves as a bridge to the professional growth of individual teachers. At the same time, it ensures that educational innovation remains aligned with the project’s objectives through collaboration and research.
Program Flow
Think of the festival as a learning experience, not a conference. Learn. Play. Connect. Get inspired.
Program | Thursday, 30 April
8:00 – 8:30 | Registration & Coffee
8:30 – 8:45 | Welcome / Introduction to the day
8:45 – 9:30 | Smart planning, great teaching: mastering innovative lesson design
9:30 – 9:45 | Break
9:45 – 10:45 | 1st Workshop Round
- A. Meaningful tech: enhancing student engagement with digital tools
- B. Step outside: integrating movement and adventure into your teaching
- C. From questions to discovery: engaging students through inquiry
10:45 – 11:00 | Break
11:00 – 12:00 | 2nd Workshop Round
- A. Step outside: integrating movement and adventure into your teaching
- B. From questions to discovery: engaging students through inquiry
- C. Meaningful tech: enhancing student engagement with digital tools
12:00 – 12:15 | Break
12:15 – 13:15 | 3rd Workshop Round
- A. From questions to discovery: engaging students through inquiry
- B. Meaningful tech: enhancing student engagement with digital tools
- C. Step outside: integrating movement and adventure into your teaching
13:15 – 13:30 | Day wrap-up, reflection and certificates of participation
13:30 onwards | Light Lunch