ENLIGHT Courses

Teacher Education Module

The International Module Teacher Education introduces students to global citizenship in education. This 3 ECTS course blends online collaboration with a 5‑day on‑site week at the University of Groningen, culminating in a reflective assignment.

About the course

Content

The course starts with (1) an online pre-programme in which students are introduced to Global Citizenship in education. Subsequently, students from the same university engage in online group discussions about global citizenship challenges their educational system faces. They work out a group video about the educational system in their region and the challenges they face regarding global citizenship.

In a (2) second phase, students physically come together at the University of Groningen (13-17 April, 2026) and follow a 5-day on-site programme with a social and academic focus. During these 5 days, students gain insight into the concept of Global Citizenship through the method of Challenge-based education. Concretely, students participate in group assignments and workshops, attend guest lectures on Global Citizenship, participate in a socio-cultural activity, and a school-visit that currently faces (and tackles) issues in the field of Global Citizenship.

In a (3) third phase, students write a short reflection report of about 2 pages, reflecting on what they have learned during their 5-day on-site stay at the University of Groningen.

Learning outcomes

After the course, students will be able to:

  • Acquire and share interdisciplinary knowledge on global and European citizenship using CBL methodologies.
  • Identify regional and national challenges related to citizenship education.
  • Critically engage with relevant theories and research.
  • Reflect on their future teaching roles in preparing pupils for global citizenship.

Programme

1) Online pre‑programme: introduction to global citizenship, group discussions and video production (2-3-2026 until 13-3-2026).
2) On‑site week (University of Groningen, 13-17 April 2026): workshops, guest lectures, group work, socio‑cultural activity and a school visit.
3) Reflection phase: individual written reflection on the learning experience (27-4-2026 until 15-5-2026).

Assessment

Group: Poster presentation at the end of the on‑site week, assessed by academic coaches/support staff.
Individual: ~2‑page reflection report assessed by the course leader.

Lecturers

Guest lecturers are still to be determined.

University of Groningen: Nadia Gerritsen, Michelle Helms-Lorenz, Joana Duarte

All ENLIGHT partners select a PhD candidate from their university to participate in all three phases of the BIP as a coach of a group of students.

Course dates

Online: From 2-3-2026 until 13-3-2026, and from 27-4-2026 until 15-5-2026
On‑site: 13-17 April 2026, University of Groningen.

  • Entry requirements: enrolled for master in teacher education or closely related field
  • Type: blended intensive programme (Erasmus+ or SEMP funding)
  • Level: Master
  • Host: University of Groningen
  • Focus area: Equity, Global Engagement , Culture and Creativity
  • Study Field: Social Sciences
  • Course dates: 2 Mar - 15 May 2026
  • Apply by: 15 November 2025
  • ECTS: 3
  • Registration status: Open
  • Number of places available: 5 per partner university