This module trains teaching staff — particularly educators newly arrived from mainland Spain — to understand and apply localization in education. Centred on the Canary Islands, it explores how local geography, history, language, and traditions shape effective, culturally grounded teaching practice.

• Localization and its role in shaping educational practice
• Cultural, linguistic, and contextual factors in island identity
• Practical techniques for localizing educational content

Introductory Video

Watch this short video for an overview of the module’s themes — localization, culture, and teaching practice in the Canary Islands.

Module Presentation

This slide deck introduces the main concepts, structure, and activities of the module. It can be used by teachers to guide their sessions.

Lesson Plans

Three teacher-training sessions delivered to the school’s teaching staff, adapted for different phases of the localization process.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Understand how local geography, history, and traditions shape educational identity.
• Recognise the importance of local languages, dialects, and cultural values in teaching.
• Adapt teaching content — examples, images, and methods — to reflect island culture.
• Build inclusive, community-connected teaching practices across the school.