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Leadership and risk management in schools and colleges

Welcome to the leadership and risk management course in schools and colleges

A meeting of educators to learn and share together

Apache Innovation welcomes the course that will teach how teachers should manage emergencies and crisis situations in the classroom. An event dedicated to exploring and strengthening our ability to cope with risk and stress situations within schools, and more importantly, to learn how to prepare ourselves to deal with these unexpected situations. Throughout the conference, we will address critical issues that affect both educators and students with the aim of creating safer, more resilient and collaborative environments.

The first lectures will focus on the importance of emotional intelligence in teaching in order to optimise the development of classes. This will be followed by an introduction to the central theme of the conference: the neuropsychology of fear and decision-making in risky and stressful situations. How the brain reacts to fear, which is crucial for developing effective decision-making strategies in critical school environments, will be discussed.

Techniques to mitigate the impact of fear and stress will be explored, encouraging balanced and controlled responses in traumatic situations.

At the halfway point of the course, the technique of ‘preparedness’ will be addressed, which refers to training and learning to prepare ourselves to survive in the face of different catastrophes, emergencies or crisis situations. We will teach how to draw up a School Emergency Plan, in order to provide organised responses to these situations which are always unexpected and occur very quickly and violently.

Stress management in critical situations will be taught through practical workshops, such as breathing and apnoea, emotional self-regulation, efficient teamwork, basic self-defence against intruders and a practical workshop on first aid in the classroom and in outdoor extracurricular activities.

This course promises to be an enriching platform for the exchange of knowledge and experiences and will undoubtedly contribute to strengthening our capacities and creating safer educational environments. Welcome!



Canary Islands - Enjoy Gran Canaria Island

But we will also complement these days with excursions and activities that will allow us to enjoy the excellences of the island where we are.

Preparing paella, walking along the dunes of Maspalomas beach, or visiting the Cuevas de Guayadeque are some of the leisure activities we have prepared to make the experience in Gran Canaria as complete as possible.

Las Canteras beach in February.

  • It is a unique opportunity for any school professional committed to the safety and well-being of their students and colleagues.

  • This event addresses crucial topics such as the neuropsychology of fear and decision-making under pressure, providing tools to understand and manage behaviour in risky situations.

  • We will learn from experts about how our psychological responses can be modulated to make more effective decisions at critical moments.

  • Security is a key focus of the congress, highlighting preventive and reactive measures in the event of an armed intrusion.

  • The implementation of clear protocols and realistic drills not only prepares students, but also builds the confidence and competence of the entire school community.

  • Collaboration and teamwork strategies, essential for organised and efficient crisis management, will be explored.

  • This congress is a platform for the exchange of knowledge and experiences that will strengthen our capacities, creating safer and more resilient educational environments.

  • Practical workshops: with workshops on first aid or basic breathing techniques you will learn in a practical way how to perform these actions in the classroom.

  • Prestigious speakers: all the speakers participating in the event have a solid academic background and extensive field experience in the subjects in which they specialise.

  • Social programme: taking advantage of the unique natural setting of the Canary Islands, we will enjoy an extensive programme of activities and sightseeing tours.

SUNDAY

08:30 – 9:00 h Registration of participants at the Real Club Victoria and collection of accreditations.

9:00 – 10:00 h Opening lecture of the course.

10:00 – 10:30 h Coffee break.

10:30 – 12:00 h Lecture: Emotional Intelligence Skills in teaching.

12:00 – 13:15 h Lecture: Emotional management of difficult and dangerous situations.

13:15 – 14:15 h Lunch at the Real Club Victoria.

14:30 – 18:30 h Visit to the Viera y Clavijo Botanical Garden.

18:30 – 18:45 h Return to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

 

MONDAY

08:30 – 09:45 h Lecture: Leadership in teaching.

09:45 – 10:15 h Coffee break.

10:15 – 11:45 h Lecture: The neuropsychology of fear. Decision-making in situations of risk and stress.

11:45 – 12:15 h Transfer to Merenderos San José del Álamo.

12:15 – 14:00 h Practical workshop: How to cook good paellas.

14:00 h Lunch. The paellas made in the workshop will be eaten.

15:30 – 16:00 h Transfer to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

16:00 – 18:00 h Sightseeing tour of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

 

TUESDAY

08:30 – 09:45 h Lecture: Buffering aspects of fear and stress.

09:45 – 10:15 h Coffee break.

10:15 – 10:45 h Transfer to a school for a visit.

11:00 – 13:00 h Visit to the Professional Emergency Training Institute where a simulation-demonstration will take place.

14:00 – 15:00 h Lunch at the Real Club Victoria.

19:00 – 21:00 h Optional: “Tapeo” at Vegeta.

 

WEDNESDAY

08:30 – 09:45 h Lecture: Disaster Preparedness. Knowing how to act in the face of different disasters (fires, earthquakes, floods, power cuts, etc.).

09:45 – 10:15 h Coffee break.

10:15 – 12:00 h Lecture: Preparation of a School Emergency Plan.

12:00 – 13:00 h Practical workshop: Elaboration of a School Emergency Plan.

13:00 – 13:45 h Lunch at the Real Club Victoria.

13:45 – 20:00 h Optional: Maspalomas excursion + adventure activity.

 

THURSDAY

08:30 – 09:30 h Lecture: Break-in of armed persons. Security measures and reaction. How to prepare your students for an armed intrusion.

09:30 – 10:00 h Coffee break.

10:00 – 12:45 h Practical workshops:

– Simulation of an armed person breaking into the school.

– Encourage collaboration and teamwork.

12:45 – 13:30 h Transfer to Cuevas de Guayadeque.

13:30 – 15:00 h Lunch in a restaurant in Guayadeque (lunch not included).

15:00 – 16:30 h Visit to the canyons and visitor centre of Guayadeque.

16:30 – 17:15 h Return to Las Palmas.

 

FRIDAY

08:30 – 09:00 h Departure by bus from Real Club Victoria and transfer to Teror.

9:00 – 10:00 h Lecture: Initiation of children in preparedness. Acting with people with disabilities in disasters or crisis situations.

10:00 – 10:30 h Coffee break

10:30 – 13:30 h Practical workshop: Elementary breathing techniques to regain rational control in «critical» situations – Apnoea.

13:30 – 15:30 h Lunch and sightseeing tour of Teror.

15:30 – 17:30 h Practical workshop: Basic self-defence against intruders.

17:30 – 18:00 h Return to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

20:00 – 22:00 h Closing dinner of the course.

 

SATURDAY

08:30 – 10:15 h Practical workshop: First aid in the classroom.

10:15 – 10:45 h Coffee break.

10:45 – 13:30 h Practical workshop: First aid in outdoor activities.

13:30 – 14:00 h Closing of the course.

Javier Aceña curso Erasmus profesores

Javier Aceña

Degree in Psychology (Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia, 1998) and Doctorate from the University of Zaragoza (2008).

  • PhD in Psychology from the University of Zaragoza.
  • Military career (Lieutenant Colonel, Infantry).

– He has been professor of ‘Leadership’ at the Centro Universitario de la Defensa (2014-2020).

– Associate Professor at the University of Zaragoza (Faculty of Education).

– Professor of the International Master’s Degree in Disaster, Crisis and Emergency Psychology at the Official College of Psychologists of Eastern Andalusia (COPAO) and Menéndez Pelayo International University (UIMP).

– Regular trainer for the General Directorate of Security and Emergencies of the Canary Islands Government, providing training related to emotional management in difficult contexts to local and regional police, firefighters and civil protection.

– Regular trainer for the Hospital Clínico Universitario, giving courses to improve professional health performance.

– Trainer in Psychosocial Risk Prevention with the Instituto de Seguridad y Salud Laboral-ISSLA of the Government of Aragón and the Ministry of Defence.

– Extensive experience (more than 20 years) in the field of business and for various organisations and institutions on issues related to leadership, HR management, psychosocial risks and emotional intelligence, among others.

  • Certificate of Pedagogical Aptitude (University of Zaragoza).
  • University Expert in Protocol and Event Organisation.
  • Advanced Instructor Course (Infantry Academy, Toledo).
  • Member of the research group recognised by the Government of Aragon S24 ‘Psychology: Cognitive and Social Processes’ (2017-present).

Manuel Cámara

Career military officer at the General Military Academy in Zaragoza.

Education

– CAP (Teaching Aptitude Course) from the University of the Balearic Islands.

– Course in Disaster Management (UME).

– Course of Coordinator of Leisure and Free Time Monitors.

– Course on Survival in the desert (University of Granada).

– Special Operations Command Course for Officers.

– Survival courses at the Anaconda I School.

– Basic Life Support and AED course.

– Research Methodology Course (EMCE).

– European Union Sport for all course for young disabled people.

– Course on Leadership and Crisis and Conflict Management at the University Centre of Defence and AGM.

– Course on Water Rescue and Lifeguarding in Natural Spaces given by the UME (Military Emergency Unit).

Teaching

– Director of the Canary Islands Survival School.

– President of the Spanish Association of Tactical Survival in Disasters and Emergencies.

– Professor of Topography at the ET Officers Academy.

– Head of operations at the Anaconda Survival School.

– Professor of the Topography Course at the University of Geology (Zaragoza).

– Professor of Topography in the F.H.A.

– Designer and Tracer of the Spanish TREC Championship in 2000.

– Professor of Survival of the GAR (Guardia Civil).

– Teacher in MRS expeditions in Morocco, Senegal and Cameroon.

– Lecturer and organiser of university extension courses on survival at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

– Speaker and coordinator of the International Lifeguard Congress 2019 Gran Canaria.

– Preparedness courses 2022, 2023, 2024, Government of the Canary Islands.

Omar Mourad

Manager and instructor of Apnea Canarias, Tenerife and Lanzarote.

Education

– Manager and instructor of Apnea Canarias, Tenerife and Lanzarote.

– Course of Survival in Sea and coastline by the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

– Survival Initiation Course by the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Professional activity

– Professor of the University extension courses of Survival at Sea and Coastal Survival at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

– Apnea and Relaxation teacher for the National Police and Guardia Civil.

– Apnea and relaxation teacher for the UME (Military Emergency Unit).

– Apnea and relaxation teacher for SAR (Search and Rescue) and Spanish F-18 pilots.

– Speaker on mental control and relaxation at the III International Lifeguard Congress (Gran Canaria).

Club Victoria para curso de profesores de Erasmus
Club Victoria para curso de profesores de Erasmus

The course will be held at Victoria Club, on the beach of Las Canteras, the longest urban beach in Europe.

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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the vibrant capital of the island of Gran Canaria, is an exceptional tourist destination that combines history, culture, beaches and nature in a cosmopolitan environment. Located in the archipelago of the Canary Islands, this city stands out for its subtropical climate, which makes it an ideal place to visit all year round.
One of the main attractions of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is its impressive coastline. Playa de Las Canteras, considered one of the best urban beaches in Europe, is the heart of the city’s beach life. With its golden sand and crystal-clear waters, this beach offers the perfect space for both relaxing in the sun and practising water sports such as surfing and snorkelling. The promenade along the beach is lined with restaurants, cafés and bars, where you can sample the rich local cuisine, which mixes Spanish flavours with African and Latin American influences.
The old town of Las Palmas, known as Vegueta, is a must for lovers of history and architecture. Its cobbled streets are lined with historic buildings dating back to colonial times, such as the majestic Cathedral of Santa Ana and the Casa de Colón, a museum dedicated to the history of the discovery of America and the figure of Christopher Columbus, who stopped over on the island during his first voyage to the New World.

Strolling through Vegueta is like travelling back in time, with its charming squares, markets and traditional shops.
Las Palmas is also a dynamic cultural centre. The Barrio de Triana, adjacent to Vegueta, is known for its theatres, art galleries and fashionable shops. Here you will find the Teatro Pérez Galdós, an important cultural centre that hosts numerous theatre, opera and concert performances. In addition, the city hosts several renowned festivals, such as the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival and the Carnival, one of the most colourful and lively in Spain, which attracts thousands of visitors every year.
For nature lovers, Las Palmas offers several green spaces and parks where you can enjoy the outdoors. The Viera y Clavijo Botanical Garden, located on the outskirts of the city, is an extensive garden that is home to a wide variety of Canarian and Macaronesian flora. Doramas Park, on the other hand, with its fountains and landscaped areas, is a perfect place for a leisurely stroll in the heart of the city.

The gastronomic offer of Las Palmas is another of its great attractions. From haute cuisine restaurants to tascas and guachinches, visitors can enjoy a wide range of dishes that stand out for the freshness of their local ingredients. You can’t miss the papas arrugadas con mojo (wrinkled potatoes with mojo sauce), sancocho canario (Canarian stew) or the delicious desserts such as bienmesabe.
In short, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a tourist destination that has it all: heavenly beaches, a rich historical and cultural heritage, a vibrant city life and exquisite gastronomy. Whether for a relaxing beach holiday, a cultural getaway or an adventure in nature, this Canarian city offers an unforgettable experience for all tastes.

 

 

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