What is Swell
SWELL (Self directed learning for Wellbeing of Educators and Lifelong Learners) is a Teacher Academy that helps future and experienced teachers use self-directed learning to build wellbeing through voice, agency and participation in co-create a learning environment.
It is about changing how learning feels:
From pressure to purpose.
From passive participation to real agency.
From isolated teachers to supported communities.
From rigid systems to participatory learning spaces.
How we do it
Understand what is happening in schools by exploring how wellbeing, self-directed learning and school culture are experienced in different European contexts.
Co-design teacher training that links learners and teachers wellbeing with agency, self-determination and meaningful learning.
Offer open learning opportunities, including a MOOC, so teachers can explore tools, ideas and practices at their own pace.
Create European communities of practice where educators exchange experiences, challenges and practical solutions.
Develop resources for everyday school life, supporting teachers to bring self-directed learning and wellbeing to their classrooms.
Inform education policy by producing recommendations and opening dialogue with institutions and decision-makers on how wellbeing and self-directed learning can become part of teacher education and school curricula.
Resources and activities
Competences Framework on Self-Directed learning for Wellbeing
Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
Community of Practices
Policy Dialogues and Recommendations
If you want to know more about the project, contact us!
Partnership
Uiversity of Mons
Belgium
University of Bucharest
Romania
New Bulgarian University
Bulgaria
Frederick University
Cyprus
Europass Teacher Academy
Romania
University of Limerick
Bulgaria
Calvet de Magalhaes
Portugal
EUDEC
Germany
QUEST
Belgium
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