The second training module, “Learn, Think and Act!” for teaching and support staff of secondary schools, boasted a fantastic atmosphere, with all participants showing strong motivation to learn new teaching methods and techniques.
The UMiD training program for teachers and support staff in secondary schools was created to address their need for support in developing key skills. It focuses on enhancing the participants’ ability to effectively plan and implement the learning process using experiential learning methods. This training aims to equip participants with innovative methods and techniques to support their interaction with students and improve the quality of the educational process.
Biljana Rokvić, a pedagogue at the High School for Security Sciences in Banja Luka, shared her impressions of the second module: “The atmosphere at the second training module was relaxed and enjoyable, made even better by the growing familiarity among the participants. The teaching strategies, methods, and techniques we worked on with the trainers are directly applicable to both classroom instruction and extracurricular activities and will be highly valuable when working with students. What I find invaluable in both modules is the opportunity to engage with teachers and support staff from other schools.
Over the course of the three-day module, participants explored new strategies to improve their work with students and learned how to apply innovative and creative teaching methods that are both effective and relevant. The main focus was on creating a stimulating environment that would motivate students and prepare them for lifelong learning.
Mirza Bušatlić, librarian at the Multidisciplinary Secondary School “Gimnazija” in Bugojno, said: “This module was more focused on practical work compared to the previous one, which I liked a lot. We learned about various methods and how to best apply them in our work with children. What stood out in this training module was the Heart of Sarajevo activity, which sparked a competitive and investigative spirit in the group—something that we, as teachers, sometimes need as well.
The participants also had the opportunity to talk to Lamija Lapo, representative of the Association of Secondary School Students in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Lamija presented the work of ASuBiH and talked to the participants about the daily challenges that high school students face.
Amra Bilajac Aucar, an Islamic religious education teacher at the “Hasan Kikić” Multidisciplinary Secondary School in Gradačac, shared: “It was an honor and a pleasure to participate in the second module of the UMiD training for teachers and support staff of secondary schools alongside experts in the field of education. In this noble profession, which is often overlooked in terms of significant investments, it is wonderful to be surrounded by people who are dedicated to improving their skills in order to do be better at their jobs. Many of the techniques that we applied and practiced during this part of the training will be incredibly helpful in my work. I feel inspired. Learning was fun, which made it a lot easier. We learned a lot about ourselves and our own learning styles, as well as the learning styles of our students. I believe that developing our teachers’ skills will greatly improve the quality of education in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
Teachers and professional staff of secondary schools are now equipped with practical, applicable knowledge and are motivated to implement it in the classroom. The Institute for Youth Development KULT remains dedicated to transforming education and society by fostering the exchange of ideas, sparking creativity, and supporting the personal growth of educators.
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