Program

1

Communication in Practice: Understanding and Misunderstanding – 2 March
Teacher: Petra Karkos and Jamil Toptsi


  • Build awareness of first impressions and how to express yourself clearly
  • Understand how communication works beyond words
  • Analyze communication scenarios to identify sources of misunderstanding

2

Professional Communication, Debate & Negotiation Skills – 9 March
Teacher: Petra Karkos


  • Handle interview-style and high-pressure situations with confidence
  • Communicate professionally and clearly, even when you disagree
  • Debate ideas respectfully and defend your opinions with clear arguments

3

Legal Reasoning & Foundations of Law – 16 March
Teacher: Petra Karkos


  • Understand what law is and why societies need legal rules
  • Recognize basic legal concepts such as legal responsibility, ownership, and legal limits
  • Try out legal thinking in a court simulation

4

Public Speaking & Presentations I: Sharing Knowledge – 23 March
Teacher: Jamil Toptsi


  • Understand what makes someone a good public speaker
  • Use voice control and articulation to deliver quality presentations
  • Structure and deliver information effectively

5

Public Speaking & Presentations II: Persuasive Public Speaking – 30 March
Teacher: Jamil Toptsi


  • Identify the tools for creating powerful arguments
  • Take advantage of visuals and digital tools to support your presentation
  • Construct and deliver convincing, logical arguments to an audience

6

Resolving Disputes in Practice – 13 April
Teacher: Petra Karkos


  • Explore different ways disputes can be resolved
  • Understand how everyday agreements can lead to legal disputes
  • Apply legal reasoning in a second court simulation

7

Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Check Reliability, Misinformation, and Bias – 20 April
Teacher: Monika Ford


  • Explain why AI-generated information can be misleading or biased
  • Cross-check AI information using trusted sources
  • Decide whether AI-generated information is safe to use for schoolwork

8

Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Feedback Without Losing Your Thinking – 27 April
Teacher: Monika Ford


  • Use AI to get useful feedback on your work
  • Write effective prompts that ask for feedback and not answers
  • Decide which AI feedback to accept, adapt, or ignore

9

Self-Awareness & Stress Management – 11 May
Teacher: Petra Karkos


  • Recognize your emotions and reflect on how they affect communication and performance
  • Identify stress triggers and use breathing, focus, and emotional control techniques
  • Stay calm, focused, and effective in challenging or high-pressure situations

10

Empathy Development, Active Listening & Cross-cultural Communication – 18 May
Teachers: Monika Ford and Petra Karkos


  • Listen actively and accurately understand what others are really saying
  • Show empathy and emotional awareness while recognizing cultural differences in communication
  • Handle misunderstandings and conflict in a constructive and considered way

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