El patio de Babel
Topic(s) addressed
The topics addressed were:
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Creativity - the impact of spaces and architecture on learning
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Quality improvement methods
Target groups
300 upper secondary school students aged 15 to 18 years old were involved in the project.
Methodologies
This project offered a new methodology to increase motivation for language learning:
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It brought foreign languages to a patio where all students can express themselves freely, are not scared to make mistakes, help others in language learning and become curious about languages.
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The patio was also the community’s creation, “de Babel”, where you can discover different cultures, mainly through artistic activities.
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During the duration of the project, students used many different IT tools: eTwinning, Jamboard, Padlet, recording of a radio podcast
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Each student took an active part in all activities and commented on productions made by others enhancing their sense of active citizenship and their involvement in the project
Environments
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The creative use of spaces at school with the setting up of the patio as a new learning and communication space is really innovative.
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There was a lot of collaboration with local organizations, artists and a refugee centre (to raise students’ awareness of the issue).
Teachers
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The impressive level of creativity and involvement from the teachers demonstrated by the number of activities and their diversity
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Successful collaboration between teachers of different subjects (philosophy, French, history,…) and the students’ parents.
Impact
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A direct impact on the students who felt confident in their ability to learn a language and express themselves.
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The students became curious about languages and other cultures and broadened their perspectives thanks to the meetings with external actors.
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They also developed many IT skills.
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There has been efficient dissemination of the results at the school but also to a wider audience.
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Finally, the impact was also noticed on the local community level with discussions at the centre for refugees and creation of games & activities for a retirement home among other things.
- Reference
- 2018-1-BE01-KA229-038545
- Project locations
- Belgium
- Project category
- Secondary education
- Project year
- 2022
Stakeholders
Coordinators
IES MAR DE ARAGÓN
- Address
- Spain
Institut La Serra
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- Spain
Lycée polyvalent Louis Armand
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- France