Iris Capdevila
EPFL AVP-E | CAPE
RLC D1 740 (Rolex Learning Center)
Station 20
CH-1015 Lausanne
+41 21 693 86 68
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Fields of expertise
Mediation and Positive Conflict Resolution
Biography
Pedagogical Advisor for the sections MT, MX and GM with the aim to support teachers to deliver high quality educational courses by discussing on appropriate teaching approaches and tools that foster an effective learning experience.In addition to that I am also in charge of: › Course evaluations. › Workshops to promote active learning. › Learning Companion tool. › Turning Point (online polling licenses and training). Before joining EPFL I worked for 11 years in lower education, first as a teacher and then in the management team of a school, together with the role of Pedagogical Coordinator, which aimed at introducing “Innovative” pedagogies based mainly in three pillars: › interdisciplinarity (learning through projects); › development of socio-emotional competences (well-being and positive conflict resolution); › development of digital competences (teach the use and use these tools to teach and learn).I also have a master on Mediation and Conflict Resolution and I am doing a Coaching training. In the educational field, we developed a socio-emotional project to foster the well-being of students based on 5 steps: 1. Self-esteem. 2. Management of emotions and feelings. 3. Empathy. 4. Positive conflict resolution 5. Communication (transversal). Voluntary positions: She Sports Switzerland (Lausanne, 2020-present); Youth Club for teenagers (Barcelona, 2005-2010).