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Apache Innovación welcomes the Erasmus course in Canary Islands, Spain, 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.
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!
But we will also complement your Erasmus experience 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.
Excursions with jet ski.
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 – 9
08:30 – 9:00 h Registration of participants at the Real Club Victoria and collection of accreditations.
9:00 – 9:45 h Opening lecture of the course.
9:45 – 10:20 h Coffee break.
10:30 – 12:00 h Lecture: Emotional Intelligence. The Key to transformative teaching.
12:00 – 13:15 h Lecture: Emotional wisdom. Inner strength and connection with others.
13:15 – 14:30 h Lunch at the Real Club Victoria.
14:30 – 18:00 h Visit to the Viera y Clavijo Botanical Garden.
18:30 – 18:15 h Return to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
MONDAY – 10
08:30 – 09:45 h Lecture: Leadership skills in teaching.
09:45 – 10:15 h Coffee break.
10:15 – 11:45 h Lecture: Decision making in risk and stress situations.
11:45 – 12:15 h Transfer to “Finca El Bailadero” – Teror.
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 – 17:30 h Sightseeing tour of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
TUESDAY – 11
08:30 – 09:45 h Lecture: Buffering aspects of fear and stress.
09:45 – 10:15 h Coffee break.
10:15 – 11:00 h Transfer to a Emergency Center.
11:00 – 12:30 h Visit the Emergency Center.
12:30 – 13:00 h Transfer to Club Victoria.
13:00 – 14:15 h Lunch at the Real Club Victoria.
19:00 – 21:00 h Optional: “Tapeo” at Vegueta.
WEDNESDAY – 12
08:30 – 09:30 h Lecture: How to deal with interpersonal conflicts.
09:30 – 10:00 h Coffee break.
10:00 – 11:15 h Lecture: Disaster preparedness. Knowing how to act in the face of different disasters (fires, earthquakes, floods, power cuts, etc.).
11:30 – 13:00 h Preparation of a School Emergency Plan. 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: buggys, kayaks or jet skis.
THURSDAY – 13
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: Training against an armed person breaking into the school.
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 – 14
08:30 – 09:45 h Practical workshop: Training basic self-defence against intruders.
9:45 – 10:15 h Coffee break.
10:15 – 11:30 h Practical workshop: Training basic self-defence against intruders.
11:45 – 12:30 h Departure by bus from Real Club Victoria and transfer to Teror.
12:30 – 15:00 h Sightseeing tour of Teror and free lunch.
15:00 – 18:00 h Practical workshop: Elementary breathing techniques to regain rational control in «critical» situations – Apnoea.
18:00 – 18:30 h Return to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
21:00 – 23:00 h Closing dinner of the course.
SATURDAY – 15
10:00 – 12:00 h Practical workshop: First aid in the classroom or outdoor activities.
12:00 – 12:45 h Closing of the course.
Degree in Psychology (Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia, 1998) and Doctorate from the University of Zaragoza (2008).
– He has been professor of ‘Leadership’ at the Centro Universitario de la Defensa (2014-2020).
– 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.
– Trainer in Psychosocial Risk Prevention with the Instituto de Seguridad y Salud Laboral-ISSLA of the Government of Aragón and the Ministry of Defence.
Manager and instructor of Apnea Canarias, Tenerife and Lanzarote.
Omar Mourad is manager, co-owner and Aida Trainer Instructor of Apnea Canarias since 2014.
He has extensive experience in the water, as he is a professional lifeguard, Master Scuba Diving Instructor and Trainer Free Diver Instructor. In addition, he is a first aid instructor.
He is an expert in relaxation and control in stressful situations through breathing.
During the last few years he has taught courses on stress management in emergencies for the Military Air Force of the Spanish Army in collaboration with Supervivencia Canarias.
Engineer Officer of the Spanish Army.
– Master in Security, Defense and Geostrategy (UDIMA).
– He has training in fighting forest fires, adverse meteorological phenomena, seismic and volcanological risks and their effects, anthropic and technological risks.
– Among his most important military assignments are the Military Emergency Unit and the Spanish Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company.
– Emergency Consortium of Canary Islands General Manager and a member of the advisory committee of the Gran Canaria Island Emergency Plan.
Combat and self-defense instructor and non-commissioned officer in the Spanish air force.
– Brown Belt Kick Boxing by the CEK.
– Black Belt Kick Boxing by the WKL 2022.
– Appointment as a teacher in the subject of “Close Combat” according to resolution 765/16035/22.
– Appointment as a teacher in the subject of “Self Defense” according to resolution 765/01301/24 in the CUBAPOL course.
– National Monitor in the modalities of Grappling and GI Grappling.
– National Monitor in the modalities of Police Grappling and Women’s Self Defense.
– Instruction and collaboration with the GOES corps of the national police in the Zaragoza delegation.
– Instruction in close combat and police self-defense to different units and personnel of the Air Force (ETESDA, EADA, Royal Guard, Air Police).
– Instruction in close combat and police self-defense to the Regiment of Pontoneros and Engineer Specialties No. 12.
– Instruction to the personnel of companies in the private security sector.
– Instruction in seminars on anti-bullying and self-protection of women since 2015.
– Instruction to Flight Attendants (cabin crew members).
The course will be held at Victoria Club, on the beach of Las Canteras, the longest urban beach in Europe.
09.02.2025-15.02.2025
Leadership and risk management in schools and colleges
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Real Club Victoria
The price of the course is 560€ (7 days course)
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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