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Professional development for Teachers

Enrich your teaching skills while exploring Spain. This course is designed for teachers eager to enhance their teaching abilities while sharing the experience with colleagues from around the world.

Explore new methodologies and enhance your teaching skills

Discover a unique experience, designed especially for teachers passionate about teaching and culture. Our teacher training combines intensive language learning with a deep immersion in the rich Spanish culture. During your stay, you will participate in workshops, cultural activities and conferences that will give you the tools you need to take your teaching skills to the next level.

Why choose Spain?

Madrid, Malaga and Seville are not only perfect settings for their beauty and heritage, but also for their welcoming and vibrant atmosphere. During your stay, you will have the opportunity to experience the hospitality and warmth of each city.

What do we offer?

Language Workshops

Improve your command of Spanish with specialized workshops on topics such as colloquialisms, prepositions and idiomatic expressions.

Conferences

Participate in sessions given by experts in various areas of Spanish culture and language.

Guided Tours

Explore the historical corners and the most impressive monuments of Madrid such as the Royal Palace, the Prado Museum or the Retiro Park; of Malaga such as the Alcazaba, the Roman Theater or the Cathedral; and of Seville such as the Real Alcazar, the Plaza de España or the Torre del Oro.

Cultural Workshops

Immerse yourself in the cultural diversity of Madrid, Malaga and Seville through our workshops dedicated to various aspects of Spanish life and tradition, with a variety of themes such as Easter, our gastronomy and local festivals.

Don’t miss the opportunity to improve your teaching skills while enjoying an unforgettable stay. For more information about the program and the registration process, contact us today.

Embark on this educational and cultural adventure in three of Spain’s most fascinating cities. We look forward to seeing you!

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Educational resources for teaching Spanish as a foreign language

Our Expert Course delivers specialized training in teaching Spanish, tailored for professionals seeking advanced knowledge and practical skills in a condensed timeframe. The program blends theory, hands-on practice, and continuous assessment, ensuring a dynamic and engaging educational experience.

The course is accredited with 25 ECTS (European University Credits) by the Universidad Europea del Atlántico and includes:

  • 250 hours of face-to-face instruction
  • 375 hours of independent study

 

This rigorous training prepares participants for the demands of modern Spanish language instruction.

At the conclusion of the course, participants will receive an academic certificate jointly issued by our institution and the Universidad Europea del Atlántico. This qualification confirms that graduates have achieved the program’s objectives and are well-equipped to advance their professional careers in teaching Spanish.

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Summer Professional Development for World Language Teachers

Are you a Spanish teacher residing outside of Spain and looking for a unique experience to enrich your teaching? At Carlos V we offer you an exciting training trip, where you can immerse yourself in the Spanish culture while enhancing your teaching skills.

Conferences

4h/day from 9-13h

Schedules

Monday to Friday

Destination - Program

Seville - Program 1
Madrid - Program 1
Seville - Program 2
Malaga - Program 2
Seville - Program 3
Malaga - Program 3

Start dates

June 28, 2026
June 28, 2026
July 5, 2026
July 5, 2026
July 12, 2026
July 12, 2026

This intensive training course for teachers is designed to provide practical tools and innovative strategies that you can apply directly in your educational environment. It combines lectures on topics related to methods and strategies for teaching Spanish as a foreign language with an interesting program of cultural activities.

At Carlos V we are waiting for you to live an experience that will transform your teaching and enrich your life.

20 hours of quality training

Cultural Activities

Tourist guides

Entrance fees to monuments

*It is possible to apply for the Erasmus+ scholarship to cover the cost of the course.

Development of communicative, intercultural and technological competencies in Spanish as a foreign language classes.

*These programs are examples of those that may be offered at the summer meeting.

Programs 1 and 3

Communication and emotional management are crucial elements in the learning process. Teachers must be aware of how to manage emotions and understand classroom interactions to avoid misunderstandings and conflicts. This module addresses communication theories and techniques to improve teaching effectiveness, promoting awareness of different communication styles and flexibility to adapt to students’ needs.
This course aims to enhance intercultural communication in the ELE classroom, developing students’ intercultural competence. It addresses the study of the consequences of cultural clashes and communication difficulties due to a lack of knowledge of sociocultural aspects. Teachers will learn to handle cultural misunderstandings and work with diatopic varieties of Spanish, thereby improving the ability to process messages with different pronunciations.
This module explores the flow state as a theoretical and practical framework for optimizing learning in Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) classrooms, integrating contributions from cognitive psychology and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) applied to educational contexts. Starting from the conceptualization of flow as a state of high concentration, emotional involvement, and balance between challenge and skill, the module analyzes how certain cognitive, communicative, and motivational strategies promote sustained attention, self-regulated learning, and students’ perception of self-efficacy.
The incorporation of ICT in ELE teaching implies a modernization of traditional educational methods. The use of Web 2.0 applications offers opportunities for students, digital natives, to learn interactively, adapting to their preferences for images, sound, and concise messages. This not only facilitates communication but also enhances cognitive processes.
This module focuses on the development of critical thinking and problem-solving as key cognitive skills in teaching and learning processes, with special attention to their application in language classrooms and diverse educational contexts. From a pedagogical and cognitive perspective, it examines the theoretical foundations of these skills, as well as their relationship with learning autonomy, metacognition, and knowledge transfer. Additionally, it integrates strategies to guide students in identifying problems, formulating hypotheses, selecting strategies, and evaluating solutions, fostering deep and meaningful learning.

Program 2

Non-verbal communication, both at interpersonal and intrapersonal levels, plays a fundamental role in the teaching and learning process. Teachers must be aware of the non-verbal messages they convey and how to interpret students’ body language and expressions to facilitate more effective interaction. This module covers theories and techniques of non-verbal communication that help improve mutual understanding in the classroom, fostering awareness of how gestures, postures, and facial expressions influence classroom dynamics and the emotional well-being of students and teachers.
This course focuses on developing intercultural competence in situations of encounters between different cultures, addressing potential cultural misunderstandings. It explores the causes of such misunderstandings, stemming from differences in values, norms, and cultural behaviors. Teachers will learn to identify and manage these misunderstandings, promoting more effective communication between students from different cultural backgrounds. Reflection on one’s own cultural identity and its influence on interaction is also encouraged, fostering greater intercultural openness and sensitivity.
This course addresses the impact of stereotypes and clichés in ELE teaching, analyzing how preconceived ideas can influence students’ perceptions and behaviors. Strategies for identifying and dismantling stereotypes are explored, promoting a more critical and realistic approach to Spanish-speaking cultures. Teachers will learn to foster a more diverse and nuanced view of Hispanic countries in their students, helping them question common clichés and develop a deeper and more respectful understanding of different cultural realities.
The incorporation of multimedia resources and online teaching tools transforms ELE instruction, modernizing traditional educational approaches. The use of digital platforms and multimedia applications allows digital-native students to learn more interactively and dynamically, adapting to their preferences for visual and auditory content. These resources not only facilitate communication between teachers and students but also enrich the learning process by fostering creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking, improving the educational experience in virtual environments.
This module analyzes the theoretical principles underpinning contemporary educational assessment, as well as its regulatory function in teaching and learning processes, moving beyond exclusively summative or grading-focused approaches. It also examines different types of oral, written, immediate, delayed, individual, and collaborative feedback and their impact on language acquisition, particularly regarding error treatment, corrective feedback, and the use of assessment as a learning tool.

To facilitate your stay in Seville, we offer you the option of a private Accommodation with bathroom, although this service is not included in the course price. We know that finding affordable Accommodation in a city like Seville can be a challenge, so we take care to guarantee you a comfortable and reliable and experience in residences that offer a welcoming and safe and environment.

Our commitment goes beyond training hours, as our team will be available at all times to ensure your experience is smooth and unforgettable.

Our airport transfer service offers comfort and peace of mind with one way trips and return, ensuring a worry-free start and end of trip.

Carlos V Education, in collaboration with European University of the Atlantic provides students with the opportunity to obtain 2 ECTS upon payment of the corresponding fees. This agreement offers students a convenient option to broaden their knowledge and advancing their education in an efficient and transparent manner.

This collaboration guarantees an agile and clear process and for obtaining the corresponding academic credits, which can be homologated in other countries, thus expanding international educational opportunities for students.

Universidad del Atlántico

*This program is indicative, it may be subject to changes in its actitivies and schedule

Monday

08:00 h

Breakfast in residence

09:00 h

Teachers course

14:00 h

Lunch at the residence

17:00 h

Visit to the Real Alcazar of Seville

21:00 h

Dinner at the residence

Tuesday

08:00 h

Breakfast in residence

09:00 h

Teachers course

14:00 h

Lunch at the residence

17:00 h

Visit to the Cathedral of Seville

21:00 h

Dinner at the residence

Wednesday

08:00 h

Breakfast in residence

09:00 h

Teachers course

14:00 h

Lunch at the residence

17:00 h

Visit to the Triana neighborhood and ceramic stores

21:00 h

Dinner at the residence

Thursday

08:00 h

Breakfast in residence

09:00 h

Teachers course

14:00 h

Lunch at the residence

17:00 h

Visit to the Metropol Viewpoint of Seville (“Las Setas”)

21:00 h

Dinner at the residence

Friday

08:00 h

Breakfast in residence

09:00 h

Teachers course

14:00 h

Lunch at the residence

16:30 h

Visit to María Luisa Park and Plaza de España

19:00 h

Workshop and flamenco show

21:30 h

Dinner at the residence

Saturday

08:00 h

Breakfast in residence

09:00 h

Excursion to Cadiz (optional)

21:00 h

Dinner at the residence

Sunday

–

Return flight

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Innovation and Culture in Teaching

In the current educational context, teachers face the constant challenge of adapting to new methodologies and technologies to offer an enriching and effective learning experience. This workshop program is tailor-made for teachers, providing a variety of resources, tools and innovative pedagogical approaches. From integrating new technologies and encouraging visual thinking, to exploring Spain’s rich culture through its traditions and idiomatic expressions, each workshop offers a unique opportunity to enhance teaching skills and enrich the teaching-learning process.

Workshops available

  • Spanish beauty and aesthetics: Fashion and image in the Spanish as a foreign language classroom.

    1 hour

  • Padlet and Pixton as applied tools in the ELE classroom

    1 hour

  • Easter Week in Seville

    1 hour

  • Visual thinking

    1 hour

  • Cinema in ELE class

    1 hour

  • Colloquialisms and vulgarisms

    1 hour

  • Idioms: proposals for the ELE classroom

    1 hour

  • Andalusia

    1 hour

  • The flipped classroom

    1 hour

  • How to use the media (television, series and advertising) in ELE classes.

    1 hour

  • Conversation, discussion and opinion

    1 hour

  • Idiomatic expressions

    1 hour

  • Spanish expressions

    1 hour

  • Spanish gestures

    1 hour

  • Celebrations in Spain

    1 hour

  • Spanish proverbs: their use in Spanish classes

    1 hour

  • Let's talk... chatting with artificial intelligence in the Spanish as a foreign language classroom

    1 hour

Activities Available

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