Erasmus+KA1 mobility management

The PADMICA Train-the-Trainer Workshop

March 15-17, 2027 | University of Pavia, Italy

Erasmus+KA1 mobility management

Beyond Mobility: Empowering Trainers for Intercultural Learning

Gain practical competences in fostering students’ intercultural learning before, during and after international mobility through ready-to-use modules and effective facilitation approaches, as developed by the PADMICA project.

This training aims to equip higher education professionals with the knowledge, practical tools and facilitation skills to turn international mobility into a deeper intercultural learning experience for students.

Target group: The PADMICA Train-the-Trainer training is designed for International Relations Officers, Academic Coordinators, Inclusion Officers, professionals working with mentoring programmes, Academic Affairs Officers, and teaching staff involved in intercultural training and continuing education.

Many institutions invest significantly in international mobility, but intercultural learning does not always happen automatically through the experience of studying abroad. Students may encounter cultural misunderstandings, stereotypes, communication barriers and challenges of adaptation without sufficient preparation or structured reflection. At the same time, higher education professionals may lack the pedagogical tools, confidence and practical methods to facilitate these learning processes effectively.

By the end of the training, participants will:

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Strengthen their understanding of intercultural learning and explore how cultural differences, communication styles, stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination and identity shape international mobility experiences.

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Develop practical training and facilitation skills to confidently deliver the PADMICA Intercultural Preparation and Reflection modules using interactive methods, real-life cases and reflective activities.

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Build confidence as intercultural trainers and exchange practical methods, experiences and ideas with peers to strengthen intercultural learning practices within their institutions.

What to expect?

Day 1

Full day

Welcome and introduction

Communication Dynamics & Rhetorical Practice

Explore key communication models, navigate the complexity of human interactions, and turn insights into practical, engaging training experiences.

Understanding Culture: Models, Definitions, and Applications

Providing trainers with a deep, critical understanding of cultural concepts and a toolkit of practical activation techniques for teaching these topics.

Trainer Presence & Spontaneous Expression

Build your authentic trainer presence, speak with confidence and spontaneity, and captivate your audience with practical tools and insights to design and deliver effective, engaging training sessions of your own.

Stereotypes, Prejudices, and Discrimination: Concepts and Theoretical Perspectives

Examine societal patterns and experiences to understand how identity and culture shape dynamics of exclusion.

Day 2

Full day

Preparation Session: Methods and Models from the Training

Prepare a short presentation showcasing the models, games, and facilitation methods you use, exchange practical ideas, and inspire one another through shared training experiences.

Understanding Poverty and Inequality: Frameworks and Applied Perspectives

Analyse poverty within diverse contexts, and connect these theoretical concepts to real-world experiences and misunderstandings of poverty.

Facilitating the Story Circles: Tipps & tricks for Trainer Success

Discover the Story Circle method, explore its structure and application in post-mobility reflection, and expand your facilitation toolkit with engaging ways to turn personal experiences into meaningful learning.

Understanding Communication Across Cultures

Explore the key dimensions of cultural communication, uncover how misunderstandings arise across cultures, and build the cultural awareness needed to thrive in today’s global professional environments.

Day 3

Half day

Participants in Action: Focused Training Presentations

Showcase your favourite models, games, and facilitation methods in a short presentation, exchange practical ideas, and spark new inspiration through peer learning and shared training experiences.

Exploring Emerging and Expanding Topics / Q&A

Train-the-trainers’ Highlights and overall feedback

To ensure a smooth and high-quality experience, minor agenda changes may occur. The organisers reserve the right to adjust the programme when necessary.

Registration and participation fees

390 €

EUF Network University

490 €

Other institutions

Fees include training delivery, materials, catering during the training days (lunches and coffee- breaks), and on-site social activities and logistics. Travel and accommodation costs are covered by participants.