As we, at Lina Edu, always focus on authenticity and creativity at teaching, now, we are more than thrilled to announce a one-of-a-kind professional development program designed to ignite curiosity, creativity, and higher-order thinking in the classroom!
As educators and trainers-we have just made a significant step forward in creating unique teaching content, a new Lina Edu teacher training course, Reimagining Lost Civilizations: Inspiring Curiosity, Creativity, and Critical Thinking in the Classroom.
The course content is Erasmus+ eligible to provide teachers across Europe with practical tools, interdisciplinary strategies, and experiential learning methods that can transform how students learn and engage with content.
Why Case Studies Are Powerful Tools for Teaching
The case study method is widely recognized as one of the most effective pedagogical strategies for fostering deep learning. Unlike traditional lectures or rote exercises, case studies place students in a scenario that requires active problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration. Our educators guide the course participants to explore complex problems, generate hypotheses, and construct meaning through evidence and reasoning.
In today’s rapidly changing educational landscape, developing these skills with students is essential. The Lina Edu teacher training course in Split demonstrates exactly how educators can implement case studies in a creative and interdisciplinary way, bridging literature, history, art, science, and philosophy. Teachers don’t just learn about teaching-they experience it firsthand by engaging with a case study themselves: reconstructing a lost civilization from fragments, clues, and artifacts.
Learning Through Discovery: The Heart of the Course
Two most distinctive aspects of the course are:
1 its hands-on, discovery-driven structure that graduallly evolves and keeps the participants being into the matter by various attention grabbers and challenging tasks of properly “weighed” levels of difiiculty.
2 Its authors are our, Lina Edu educators, who are eager learners themselves, passionate puzzle solvers, reading lovers, literacy promoters and they are inventive teaching materials creators.
Over five days, participants explore the traces of a fictional civilization, developing hypotheses about who these people were, how they lived, and what their values were.
This process mirrors what students experience when they engage with case studies:
➡️ curiosity leads to questions, ➡️ questions lead to investigation, and ➡️ investigation leads to meaningful learning outcomes.
This method also supports cross-curricular approach and interdisciplinary thinking. Teachers compare cultural traces with historical and literary references, drawing connections between the ancient and the modern, the factual and the fictional. By doing so, they model for students how knowledge is interconnected and how creative problem-solving can emerge from seemingly unrelated ideas.
Integrating Creativity and Storytelling
Creativity is often overlooked in traditional teacher training. Yet, the Lina Edu teacher training course emphasizes storytelling and artistic expression as central components of learning. Participants reconstruct daily life, social structures, religious practices, and artistic expressions of the given case civilization that has roots in traditional, past real-life conditions and circumstances. They create myths, poems, chronicles, and visual representation-all of which are examples of how creative storytelling can enhance critical thinking and students’ engagement.
When students participate in case studies, storytelling allows them to internalize concepts in a memorable and meaningful way. They aren’t just learning facts-they are living the experience, connecting emotionally and intellectually with the content. Teachers who master this approach can significantly increase students’ motivation, curiosity, and retention.
Teamwork and Collaboration
Another core feature of the course is collaboration. Teachers work in groups to reconstruct the civilization, discuss hypotheses, and co-create final presentations. This reflects how students can learn through collaborative case studies: they need to communicate effectively, consider multiple perspectives, and negotiate ideas to arrive at shared understanding.
Research consistently shows that teamwork enhances problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills. By experiencing it themselves, teachers gain practical insight into structuring group activities in the classroom and supporting positive dynamics that lead to meaningful learning outcomes.
Higher-Order Thinking Through Case Studies
The course emphasizes higher-order thinking skills: analysis, evaluation, synthesis, and reflection. These skills are critical for preparing students to solve complex, real-world problems. Through case study reconstruction, teachers practice:
- Evaluating evidence and forming hypotheses.
- Making interdisciplinary connections.
- Reflecting on the impact of social, cultural, and environmental factors.
- Translating creative ideas into structured projects.
By engaging in this process, educators learn how to guide students toward the same level of cognitive sophistication. Instead of simply providing answers, teachers help students navigate ambiguity, weigh multiple possibilities, and reach reasoned conclusions.
Developing a Culture of Reading and Learning
One of the unique outcomes of the Lina Edu teacher training course is the focus on cultivating a culture of reading and learning. Participants explore literary references, historical facts resources, and myths to enrich their theories and creative projects. They experience how connecting knowledge across domains encourages curiosity and intellectual exploration—a critical skill for lifelong learning.
When teachers foster this culture in their classrooms, students become active learners rather than passive recipients of information. They are encouraged to read broadly, think critically, and engage with ideas from multiple perspectives.
Applying Case Study Methods in the Classroom
Whether teaching language, history, science, or art, participants leave with ready-to-use strategies that inspire curiosity and critical thinking.
By the end of the course, teachers can confidently design and implement their own case studies. They learn how to create engaging, evidence-based scenarios that challenge students to think critically and creatively.
This includes:
- Structuring inquiry-based activities that stimulate curiosity.
- Guiding students in collaborative problem-solving.
- Integrating creative and logical thinking in interdisciplinary projects.
- Using storytelling, visual arts, and performance to enhance engagement.
The final day of the course involves a creative group production, such as an exhibition, drama, or multimedia project-where teachers demonstrate how discovery, collaboration, and imagination come together in a meaningful learning experience. This models exactly how students can engage with complex content while developing essential 21st-century skills.
Participants are encouraged to choose the form in which they will express their creative ideas, allowing them to feel comfortable and confident in their final production. In doing so, teachers also become more aware of the importance of giving students the freedom to choose-a freedom that nurtures genuine creativity and leads to authentic, personal work that reflects each learner’s character and educational background.
Why is Split, Croatia, the Perfect Teacher Training Location?
The city of Split offers an inspiring environment for professional development. With its rich history, Mediterranean beauty, and vibrant cultural life, Split creates a natural backdrop for creative and reflective learning. Participants in the Lina Edu teacher training course not only gain new teaching strategies but also experience firsthand the power of place-based learning and cultural immersion—a perfect complement to the course’s interdisciplinary, case study approach.
Erasmus+ Opportunities
This course is part of the Erasmus+ program, meaning it is eligible for funding and mobility support across Europe. Educators from any country can participate, bringing international perspectives and enriching collaborative learning. Erasmus+ promotes professional development that is experiential, innovative, and impactful-and this course embodies all three. By combining creative inquiry, case studies, and collaborative projects, participants gain transferable skills that benefit both their students and their schools.
Comprehensive Learning Outcomes
By the conclusion of the Reimagining Lost Civilizations course, participants will be able to:
- Design and implement inquiry-based learning activities that engage students through curiosity, exploration, and creative reconstruction.
- Develop and apply the case study method as a pedagogical tool for teaching complex concepts through teamwork, reflection, and critical thinking.
- Foster higher-order thinking skills (critical, creative, and reflective) through interdisciplinary approaches.
- Encourage a culture of reading and learning by connecting literature, history, and imagination.
- Use storytelling and creative expression to make learning engaging, memorable, and meaningful.
- Facilitate teamwork and collaborative learning, enhancing communication, empathy, and shared understanding.
- Integrate creative and logical thinking in project-based classroom activities.
- Reflect on their own teaching practice and adapt experiential, curiosity-driven methods in classroom or Erasmus+ contexts.
These outcomes ensure that educators leave the course not only inspired but fully prepared to implement innovative teaching strategies in their classrooms.
Why This Course Is Unique
Unlike typical teacher training programs, the Lina Edu course in Split places participants in a living case study. Teachers don’t just learn about case studies—they experience them firsthand, discovering how inquiry, collaboration, and creativity drive meaningful learning. There is no single “correct answer”; instead, every hypothesis, story, or project outcome is valid if it is evidence-based and thoughtfully constructed.
Conclusion: Teaching That Inspires Discovery
The Reimagining Lost Civilizations course by Lina Edu in Split, Croatia is more than a professional development program.
It’s a transformative experience that reshapes how teachers think about teaching. Through the case study method, educators rediscover the essence of learning: curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.
Teachers return to their classrooms not only with new techniques but with renewed inspiration to create learning environments where students explore, imagine, and connect ideas-just as they did during their week in Split.
Uncover the past — inspire the future. Teach through curiosity, creativity, and imagination.
Erasmus+ Funding and How to Apply
All Lina Edu courses in Split, Croatia, are fully eligible for Erasmus+ KA1 funding. Schools and organizations can apply for mobility grants that cover course fees, travel, and accommodation.
👉 For detailed guidance on how to apply for Erasmus+ funding, visit your National Agency’s website or contact Lina Edu for support.
📍 Learn more about this course: Lina Edu-Reimagining Lost Civilizations
📧 Contact: info@linaedu.eu
🧠 FAQ – Erasmus+ Teacher Training & the Case Study Method
1 What is the case study method in education?
The case study method is a teaching approach where learners explore real or imagined scenarios to develop analytical, creative, and problem-solving skills. In teacher training, it helps educators design engaging lessons that promote critical thinking and active learning among students.
2 How can teachers use the case study method in their classrooms?
Teachers can apply the case study method by presenting students with open-ended problems or stories that require investigation and collaboration. This encourages higher-order thinking, teamwork, and meaningful discussion — turning learning into an interactive and reflective process.
3 Why is Split, Croatia, a great place for Erasmus+ teacher training?
Split, Croatia offers an inspiring mix of culture, history, and Mediterranean atmosphere — the perfect setting for creativity and professional reflection. Participants in Lina Edu’s Erasmus+ teacher training courses experience not only high-quality learning but also cultural enrichment and international collaboration.
4 What makes Lina Edu’s Erasmus+ courses unique?
Lina Edu combines 20+ years of educational experience with innovative methods such as the case study approach, project-based learning, and creative inquiry. Every course, including Reimagining Lost Civilizations, focuses on teamwork, curiosity, and imagination, ensuring both professional growth and personal inspiration.
5 How do Erasmus+ teacher training courses support professional development?
Erasmus+ teacher training helps educators gain new methodologies, improve their English skills, and exchange best practices with colleagues across Europe. Through hands-on experiences like those offered at Lina Edu, teachers develop inquiry-based teaching strategies and expand their intercultural competence.
6 Who can apply for Erasmus+ KA1 teacher mobility funding?
Schools and educational institutions across the EU and partner countries can apply for Erasmus+ KA1 mobility grantsto send their staff to teacher training courses abroad. Funding typically covers tuition, travel, and accommodation for courses such as those offered by Lina Edu in Split, Croatia.
7 What are the main learning outcomes of the “Reimagining Lost Civilizations” course?
Participants learn to:
- Apply the case study method as a teaching tool.
- Design inquiry-based and interdisciplinary learning activities.
- Foster creativity, logical reasoning, and teamwork in their students.
- Promote a culture of reading, reflection, and curiosity in the classroom.
Ready to bring creativity and curiosity into your classroom?
Join Lina Edu’s Erasmus+ teacher training course in Split, Croatia, and experience how the case study method can transform the way you teach and inspire your students.
Apply through your Erasmus+ KA1 mobility and make your next professional journey one of discovery, creativity, and collaboration.
👉 https://linaedu.eu/erasmus-course-reimagining-lost-civilizations/
📧 Contact: info@linaedu.eu
