Teaching in Times of Conflict

Course Overview

This two-session in-person, one-session online workshop provides educators with practical strategies for teaching in times of conflict. The course will cover presenting unbiased information, supporting students' emotional well-being, answering challenging student questions, and reflecting on these practices. Through expert-led presentations and facilitated breakout sessions, participants will create practical reminders for classroom practice.

Facilitator 

Dr. Conrad Hughes, Director General at Ecolint, is an experienced educator with a broad international background in teaching and academic leadership. Having worked as a lecturer and teacher in schools and universities across France, India, and the Netherlands, Conrad has developed expertise in promoting critical thinking and addressing complex educational issues. His research and publications, including work on prejudice, elitism, and 21st-century education, focus on advancing universal human values and inclusive learning environments. Awarded the Humanism Prize by the International Schools Association, Conrad is deeply committed to education that encourages reflection, empathy, and resilience, making him the ideal facilitator for this course on teaching in times of conflict.

Capucine de Fouchier PhD,  is a clinical psychologist and trauma expert with over a decade of experience in the humanitarian sector, where she contributed to implementing mental health systems for conflict-affected populations in partnership with organisations such as Save the Children, Care International, the World Health Organization, and the International Committee of the Red Cross. Her extensive frontline experience in conflict zones, coupled with her current roles as a School Psychologist and the Foundation Designated Safeguarding Lead at Ecolint equips her with a deep and practical understanding of trauma, resilience, and child protection. Known for her dedication and commitment to secure educational environments, Capucine continues to champion approaches that integrate trauma-informed practices and her belief in the transformative role of education.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Present unbiased information while helping students critically evaluate content.
• Support students' emotional well-being in conflict-sensitive environments.
• Confidently address difficult student questions in a respectful and balanced manner.
• Create actionable reminders and strategies to integrate these practices into their teaching.

Outcome

Participants will leave the course with the following:

• A solid understanding of how to present unbiased information and support student well-being in times of conflict.
• Practical strategies for answering difficult student questions.
• Actionable reminders for use in their classrooms, covering unbiased teaching, emotional well-being, and student engagement.
• A Certificate of Completion from Ecolint Institute, recognizing their participation and skills development.

About Sessions Schedule and Types

1st In-Person Session:

• La Grande Boissière Primary School: 15:15 - 16:15 on 21 January 2025
• La Grande Boissière Middle School: 15:45 - 16:45 on 14 January 2025
• La Grande Boissière Secondary School: 16:30 - 17:30 on 11 February 2025
• Campus des Nations Primary School: 15:45 - 16:45 on 18 March 2025
• Campus des Nations Secondary School: 16:30 - 17:30 on 28 January 2025
• La Châtaigneraie Primary School:15:30 - 16:30 on 15 April 2025
• La Châtaigneraie Secondary School: 16:35 - 17:35 on 4 March 2025

2nd In-Person Session: Timings to be confirmed by the Heads of Departments.

3rd Online Session: 15:45 - 16:45 on 13 May 2025

Course registrations are managed by the Heads of Departments.

For more information, contact: institute@ecolint.ch