Be aware of the signs of time – create a new way of education for our future

Topic(s) addressed

This project brought together digitalisation and health literacy, together with environmental and European awareness. Equal opportunities played a major role in its implementation.

Target group(s)

Because the project would affect the development of the entire school, it was an important part of the strategy to have the whole teaching team and all of the pupils participate in it.

Methodologies

The pupils got to learn about the culture and language of the partner schools, make contacts, and communicate with children from other parts of Europe. Therefore, they were encouraged to look at current events in Europe and compare school life, curricula, and the teacher-pupil relationships. 

Innovation environment

The project was the start of a long-lasting, international partnership between schools. Thus, a transnational qualitative school development project was ignited. Joint teaching units with international partner schools via video conferencing are now part of the school programme and take place regularly. 

Teachers’ role

The project has led to an innovative teacher-student exchange. The teacher changes their role from teacher to learning coach to learning guide. Knowledge of the English language is just as important as a positive attitude for the free organisation of lessons, self-directed learning, and a knowledge of digital education.

Impact and output

The impact of the project led to the creation of a new school development plan. This affects the teaching team, pupils, parents and the school provider. The entire school culture, the teaching methods and behaviour of the school community have changed as a result. European awareness, health literacy, economic literacy, digitalisation, mindfulness and sustainability are taught as tools to face the challenges of the time. The children are empowered to understand the interaction between these areas, and how they are balanced against each other.

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