Design Change – Active Learning and Student Motivation at the Heart of Teacher Training

The Institute for Education organized two training sessions entitled “Design Change,” dedicated to modern teaching approaches that encourage students’ active participation, creativity, and motivation. The training was intended for teachers in primary and secondary schools across all subjects, as well as professional associates interested in innovative teaching methods and enhancing student motivation. Particular emphasis was placed on design thinking, the flipped classroom method, and the cooperative learning technique Think–Pair–Share, which encourages reflection, the exchange of ideas, and collaborative problem-solving. Participants also explored connecting images and stories in the learning process, as well as ways to give students greater choice in their learning and thereby foster their intrinsic motivation. Through simulations, group work, and the exchange of experiences, teachers had the opportunity to try out the presented methods from the students’ perspective and devise concrete changes they could apply in their everyday work. The Institute for Education continuously supports teachers’ professional development by promoting the use of modern methods that contribute to higher-quality teaching and the creation of a stimulating environment in which students actively participate in constructing knowledge.