Accredited project for mobility of learners and staff in school education

Summary

This project merits an EITA because it shows how Erasmus+ can drive real innovation in adult education. By pioneering adult learner mobility in Norway and combining new teaching methods, international cooperation and strong staff engagement, it creates inclusive, motivating learning experiences — especially for participants with fewer opportunities. The impact goes beyond individual participants, fostering a culture of collaboration, knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement across the organisation and its partners. It is a strong example of how innovative practice can lead to lasting change in both teaching quality and learner outcomes. 

"A participant came to me to thank me for having been given this opportunity. The fact that she had met others in the same situation as herself gave her new motivation to attend school and learn.” 

Topic(s) addressed

• Literacy
• Basic skills
• Life-mastering among students 
• Language learning
• Inclusion 

Target group(s)  

• Adult learners and 
• Staff 

Methodologies used

The project uses innovative methodologies by combining multidisciplinary inputs (e.g. AI, sensory learning and international practices) with clearly defined learning outcomes and continuous reflection, ensuring the development of key competences through formative assessment. It links formal, non-formal and informal learning by integrating courses, mobility, peer learning and real-life experiences. A strong focus on inclusion ensures the participation of learners with fewer opportunities, while cooperation across cultures promotes engagement and democratic values. Learners take an active role through preparation, collaboration and reflection activities, and teaching practices are continuously strengthened through cooperation with European partners, external experts and professional networks. 

Innovation environment

The project’s learning environment supports innovation by embedding Erasmus+ in the organisation’s strategy, with dedicated coordinators, leadership involvement and structured planning that make innovation part of regular practice rather than a series of isolated activities. It also helps build a positive organisational climate by creating openness to new ideas, stronger professional knowledge-sharing and pride in being an Erasmus-accredited institution.  

The project reflects a whole-organisation approach because both staff and learners are involved, and the benefits are integrated into daily teaching, workshops and school development. At the same time, cross-sectoral and international cooperation with partner institutions, external experts, networks and voluntary organisations broadens perspectives and strengthens innovative teaching and learning.

Teachers’ role

Teachers and trainers play a key role as innovators by actively bringing new methods and ideas from courses, job-shadowing and international cooperation into their own teaching practice, strengthening their agency and ownership of innovation. They also contribute to learner wellbeing by creating inclusive, motivating learning environments and supporting participants closely before, during and after mobility activities.

Impact and output

The innovative teaching and learning processes have had a clear direct impact on the target groups by increasing learners’ motivation, engagement and sense of achievement, while staff have improved their teaching practices and competences through new methods and international input. The project strongly supports inclusion by actively engaging participants with fewer opportunities, giving them access to learning experiences and international contexts they would otherwise not have, thereby strengthening participation and confidence. 

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