Professional Development Program for Teachers
This training is aimed at teachers who wish to enrich their teaching skills by exploring Spain together with other international teachers.
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!
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
Start dates
June 29, 2025
June 29, 2025
July 6, 2025
July 6, 2025
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.
Program Modules
Program 1
Module 1: Verbal and paraverbal communication
Module 2: Neurolinguistic Programming
Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) is presented as a crucial tool for influencing interpersonal interaction and achieving goals. This approach uses verbal and non-verbal commands to modify behaviors and has applications in teaching Spanish. NLP emphasizes the importance of language, tone of voice and body language in the interpretation and response of students, offering techniques such as anchors and positive associations to motivate and enhance the learning process. Teachers can adapt personalized strategies, improve retention and foster a positive classroom environment through the application of NLP principles.
Module 3: Concept of intercultural competence, Spanish in the world
This course seeks to improve intercultural communication in the ELE classroom by developing students’ intercultural competence. It deals with the study of the consequences of culture shock and communication difficulties due to the lack of knowledge of sociocultural aspects. The teacher will learn to deal with cultural misunderstandings and to work with diatopic varieties of Spanish, thus improving the ability to process messages with different pronunciations.
Module 4: Tics and Artificial Intelligence in the classroom
The incorporation of ICTs in ELE teaching implies a modernization of traditional educational methods. The use of 2.0 applications offers opportunities for students, digital natives, to learn interactively, adapting to their preferences for image, sound and concise messages. This not only facilitates communication, but also improves their cognitive processes.
Module 5: Integrated CLIL contents and evaluation in the Spanish as a foreign language classroom
This module will address content and language integrated learning (CLIL), internationally known as CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning), as it is an educational approach that promotes the acquisition of a second language in a natural way, integrating it into the academic curriculum. Likewise, we will reflect on the importance of evaluation in the ELE classroom, since it helps teachers to identify the effectiveness of their teaching methods, so that teachers can modify and improve their teaching strategies based on the results obtained.
Program 2
Module 1: Non-verbal, interpersonal and intrapersonal communication.
Nonverbal communication, both interpersonal and intrapersonal, plays a fundamental role in the teaching and learning process. Teachers need to be aware of the nonverbal messages they deliver and how to interpret their students’ body language and expressions to facilitate more effective interaction. This module addresses nonverbal communication theories and techniques that help improve mutual understanding in the classroom, fostering awareness of how gestures, postures and facial expressions influence educational dynamics and the emotional well-being of students and teachers.
Module 2: Intercultural encounter and cultural misunderstandings.
This course focuses on the development of intercultural competence in situations of encounter between different cultures, addressing the cultural misunderstandings that can arise. The causes of such misunderstandings, derived from differences in cultural values, norms and behaviors, are explored. The teacher will learn to identify and manage these misunderstandings, favoring a more effective communication between students from different cultural contexts. In addition, reflection on one’s own cultural identity and its influence on interaction will be promoted, fostering greater openness and intercultural sensitivity.
Module 3: Stereotypes and topics in the ELE classroom
This course addresses the impact of stereotypes and clichés in ELE teaching, analyzing how these preconceived ideas can influence students’ perception and behavior. Strategies are explored to identify and dismantle stereotypes, 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, helping them to question common clichés and develop a deeper and more respectful understanding of different cultural realities.
Module 4: Multimedia Resources and Tools for Online Teaching
The incorporation of multimedia resources and online teaching tools transforms ELE teaching, modernizing traditional educational approaches. The use of digital platforms and multimedia applications allows students, digital natives, to learn in a more interactive and dynamic way, adjusting 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, thus enhancing the educational experience in virtual environments.
Module 5: Strategies for stress management and mindfulness in the ELE classroom
This module emphasizes the need to combine practice with theory to achieve effective learning. It seeks to establish a solid connection between emotions and knowledge, promoting positive responses and direct reflections on the students’ experience. In addition, it offers the opportunity to connect the emotional and rational dimension in emblematic scenarios of the city, fostering cultural immersion.
Additional Services
Accommodation in single room
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.
Assistance and Support 24/7
Our commitment goes beyond training hours, as our team will be available at all times to ensure your experience is smooth and unforgettable.
Transfer services to and from the airport
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.
Credits associated with the European University of the Atlantic
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.
Sample Program
*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
14:00 h
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
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
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
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
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Return flight
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.
