Creating and Maintaining Safe Spaces in Adult Learning - Training | June 30 - July 3 | Brussels
Join EAEA in Brussels for a 4-day training on safe spaces. We will focus on identifying what creates a feeling of safety in ALE settings, relating theories of public pedagogies with safe spaces in ALE and experiment with co-creating a safe space, all while keeping a post-colonial lens.
The European Association for the Education of Adults is organising the second edition of the Safe Spaces in Adult Learning Training.
The concept of safe space is a complex one and can relate to different elements of educational practice, whether it is connected to the physical aspect of the space, the online environment, or the role of the trainers, organisers and/or learners in creating a safe learning setting. During the training, offered in a blended format, we will explore the power dynamics and decolonial approaches in adult learning and education, public pedagogy and the relationship between safety and space. We will also look at practical ways of co-creating a safe space together with learners.
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Identify what creates a feeling of safety in ALE settings
- Position their learning experiences within the concept of safety
- Understand how privilege and struggle relate to the notion of safety in the learning environment
- Identify good practices of safe spaces in adult learning
- Understand how feelings of discomfort, triggers and challenging conversations can be had in sae spaces
- Relate theories of public pedagogies with safe spaces in ALE
- Experiment with co-creating a safe space
Dates: June 30 - July 3
Location: EAEA Office, Rue Ravenstein 78, Brussels, Belgium
Learning Methods: Online mini-lecture and workshop; in-person workshops, historic decolonial walking tour around Brussels
Target group: The training targets adult educators and organisers of adult learning courses, as well as learners themselves
We kindly ask you to note that the programme below might be subject to minor changes.
Please register latest by the 12th of April 2026. EAEA will evaluate the registrations on a rolling basis so we encourage you to sign up early.
🔎Is this for me? The training targets adult educators and organisers of adult learning courses, as well as learners themselves. We will cover theoretical and practical elements of safe spaces, ensuring they are welcoming and interesting for all.
➡️Find out more and register (limited to 12 spots):
When
30 Jun 2026 @ 09:25 am
1 Jul 2026 @ 04:00 pm
Duration: 1 days, 6 hours
Where
EAEA Office
Belgium
1000 Bruxelles
78 Rue Ravenstein
Language
English en