Accredited project for mobility of learners and staff in school education

Topic(s) addressed

The project focused on conflict resolution, violence at school, wellbeing, mindfulness, school mediation, and inclusion.

Target group(s)

The target group was primary school staff and students.

Methodologies

The project focused on empowering teachers and students on how to deal with conflict and different ways of resolving it. Students participated in an exchange where they attended various workshops and collaborated with peers from abroad. Some students engaged in school mediation. They now are more inclusive and empathetic and have acquired tools for dealing with problems and conflicts. Teachers have learned methods of mindfulness, conflict resolution, and relaxation techniques. Participants from disadvantaged backgrounds also participated in this project.

Innovation environment

The school is interested in holistically promoting a positive school climate. Teachers from all levels along with the headmistress, the deputy headmistress, and other staff participated in exchanges and actively used the knowledge learned in their teaching. There was cooperation with the local community through discussions and presenting the problem at the local children's council and the National Assembly.

Teachers’ role

Teachers are crucial in the process as they implement the activities and are responsible for the dissemination of new methods and skills to their colleagues. They act as motivators and use different relaxation techniques and other methods in their lessons for both students and themselves to improve wellbeing. They are more successful at managing students and cases of inappropriate behaviour.

Impact and output

Over time, there have been fewer class sessions on violence and delinquency and they no longer had to have morning meetings on the topic of violence in certain classes. In general, students are calmer, they look for help more often and report when the school rules are broken. There was an increased interest in learning more about mediation. Students are more willing to seek help from the counselling service rather than resolving disputes on their own. The school climate has become more positive. Pupils feel more safe and accepted at school. Enrollment from other school districts has increased.

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