Together – to get there

Topic(s) addressed

The project’s topic was the environment, including land, water, air, and earth. This topic encompassed environmental sensitivity, team learning, sustainability, and recycling ideas. The project extended to addressing education and didactics, climate change, civic engagement, and responsible citizenship.

Target group(s)

The main target groups were 1500 students, 78 teachers, parents, and local communities.

Methodologies

This project included a wide range of methods based on positive education and teamwork. The focus was on hands-on activities and learning by doing as well as innovative practices in a digital era. This was achieved through the use of Skype and eTwinning programmes. Through a focus on participation and cooperation, professional development occurred, and knowledge of the environment and civic engagement improved.

Innovation environment

By organising and participating in this project both, students and teachers learned new motivational methods that enhanced the development of life skills, mental and physical health, awareness of the environment and ecology, critical thinking, researching and being a European citizen. Six students participated and participating countries had cross-sectional partners. 

Teachers’ role

The idea of empowering teamwork was shared. Participants were willing to learn and explore related ideas together. The importance of teachers´ wellbeing was a part of the project from the beginning and increased throughout the project. As a result, teaching pairs communicated a lot, sharing methods and good practices. They worked together supporting each other and learning from each other.

Impact and output

Students learned about the environment, environmental sensitivity, and how to protect nature. They got to know other European students and were able to benefit from European citizenship and togetherness. Students and teachers participated in wellbeing lessons with positive pedagogy. Teachers found the activities improved their wellbeing. They could compare their teaching styles and ideas with other teachers. Due to Covid-19, teachers had to find new solutions and learn flexibility. Project partners befriended colleagues from all over Europe, which could be the start of life-long relationships.

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