Learning, Teaching and Training Activities
Ireland TPM 14-15 March 2022
Key Discussions:
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Budget & Timeline: Reviewed project objectives, budget categories, and administrative tasks, with a focus on increasing virtual student involvement.
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Google Drive & Financial Management: Agreed on shared Google Drive for reports and financial documents.
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Project Result 1: Discussed developing an interactive science education platform with consistent lesson plans.
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Asana Platform: Chose Asana for project management and task tracking.
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Mobility Activities: Discussed criteria for selecting students and host families, and postponed the Slovakian mobility due to the refugee situation.
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eTwinning & Logo Competition: Agreed to register students and conduct a logo competition.
Action Points: Partners were assigned tasks related to website, social media, lesson plans, and reporting.
Türkiye 17-21 October 2022
Holistic View to Maths
Day 1: The event started with welcoming shows, followed by a presentation of the host school and Türkiye's education policy. Participants shared innovative methods and experiences, concluding with an official dinner.
Day 2: Discussions focused on curricula, STEM education pedagogy, and assessment methods in math and science, including the Inquiry-Based Method. Cultural exchange activities were also held.
Day 3: Partners shared digital tools and strategies for organizing engaging competitions using web 2.0/ICT tools. The day included a session on reducing carbon footprints.
Day 4: Participants brainstormed and worked on solutions for implementing new teaching methods, enjoyed science experiments, and toured the city, including a visit to a small planetarium.
Day 5: Final evaluations were conducted, and the work plan was reviewed. Participants planted trees to symbolize friendship and promote environmentally friendly behaviour, followed by a closing ceremony.
Throughout the week, teachers explored innovative teaching methods, digital tools, and strategies for fostering critical thinking, which they will now transfer to other educators through e-learning and classroom implementation.
Greece 13-17 March 2023
Maths and Science in Art
Day 1: The mobility event began with a welcoming ceremony, followed by a presentation of the school and Greece's education policy. Participants shared innovative teaching methods and experiences, and toured Alexandroupolis.
Day 2: Focused on Maths and Science using ICT, including iPads, the 1:1 and flipped classroom method, workshops, and gamification. STEM activities were conducted using WE DO2.
Day 3: Participants visited the Environmental Education Museum and the plane tree forest of Alexandroupolis. They learned about local flora and fauna at the Evros Delta River and discussed climate change solutions.
Day 4: Workshops integrated STE(A)M with fine arts and music, including painting with math and creating musical instruments using STEM principles.
Day 5: Exhibitions showcased student work, followed by a final project review, evaluation, and a closing ceremony with a farewell party.
The mobility aimed to enhance teaching and learning through innovative methods such as flipped classrooms, gamification, and STE(A)M. These approaches fostered inclusion and developed essential life skills (4C skills) in students. Each day ended with a summary and exchange of experiences.
Sweden 21-26 May 2023
Lab classes, workshops, and cooperative learning
Day 1: Participants were welcomed with activities introducing Swedish culture and the education system. They exchanged best practices and participated in job shadowing across different age groups. Workshops focused on cooperative learning, followed by a city tour of Helsingborg and an introduction to digital tools used in schools.
Day 2: Students participated in the "Egg Drop Challenge" competition, focusing on recycling and sustainability. The project aimed to explore how everyday objects function and develop teamwork in a multicultural environment.
Day 3: Activities centred on recycling and STEM, with a trip to the island of Ven, including a bike tour and a visit to the Tycho Brahe Astronomical Museum.
Day 4: A visit to Copenhagen was a highlight for students, with stops at museums like the Experimentarium.
Day 5: Evaluation took place at Fredriksdal open-air museum, with a workshop to summarize the week's activities. A scavenger hunt with STEM tasks concluded the day.
The mobility aimed to foster Europe-wide collaboration among STEM teachers and students, promoting innovation and developing skills such as creative thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy, while encouraging environmental awareness.
Poland 23-27 October 2023
Fun Science and Maths Olympic games
Day 1: Participants visited the school, where students presented their schools and took part in a welcome program. They worked in international groups, played math games, and engaged in fun activities like math riddles, puzzles, and brain teasers, moving between stations to solve challenges.
Day 2: A visit to Giżycko City Hall was followed by observing science and IT lessons. There were presentations on deforestation and ecological biodiversity. Students engaged in social skills games and designed STEM parachutes to see which would stay airborne the longest.
Day 3: The group visited Olsztyn for Science and Math Olympic Games, coinciding with the Olsztyn Days of Science and Art. The event featured shows, experiments, workshops, and lectures, making science accessible and fun for everyone.
Day 4: City games and sightseeing were the focus, with presentations on gamification in education. The sessions demonstrated how game design principles can motivate students and enhance their learning experience.
Day 5: Math teachers and students presented coding activities, combining math and programming skills. The day concluded with sightseeing, a final evaluation meeting, and a cultural exchange with parents, students, and staff.
This event promoted innovative teaching methods, collaboration, and cultural exchange, enhancing STEM education through interactive, engaging activities.
Croatia 8-12 April 2024
Innovative and creative tools in science class
Day 1: The group visited Zagreb, including the Nikola Tesla Technical Museum and the Zagreb Observatory, and participated in science workshops.
Day 2: A welcoming ceremony introduced the school and Croatia's education policy. Participants shared innovative teaching methods and presented on climate change and actions against global warming.
Day 3: The focus was on making math fun, using creative methods such as the multiplication table on a circle, Minecraft, mathematical magic, STEM with superheroes, Tangram, and Pentomin.
Day 4: STEM in nature workshops were held in the Kopački Rit wetland, integrating mathematics and science in an outdoor learning environment.
Day 5: Participants brainstormed solutions, presented working methods, held quizzes, and displayed student work. The final analysis and evaluation were followed by a tree-planting ceremony symbolizing friendship and nature, and a closing ceremony.
This program highlighted creative STEM teaching methods that foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and hands-on inquiry-based learning. It encouraged academic growth and increased student engagement in STEM subjects, with results that can be integrated into the curriculum.
Slovakia 20-24 May 2024
Heyne Maths
Day 1: The project was introduced with a school tour, ice-breaking activities, and student presentations about their schools, cities, and countries. A program with host families helped participants get to know each other and the town.
Day 2: Activities included class observations, and teaching sessions like Heyne Maths and a science exhibition. Participants worked on the eTwinning platform, presented their schools, and participated in an environmental field trip to Medzev, where they collaborated on a school garden project with an ecologist group.
Day 3: A cultural field trip explored local roots, followed by presentations on Earth Day, global warming, and climate change.
Day 4: Activities included a Spin Art LEGO construction class, an interactive theatre performance, and a sightseeing tour led by students.
Day 5: The final day featured a TIPS and TOPS reflection session, a student council meeting, and a closing program with pupils, parents, and school staff. Teachers met to discuss the detailed working plan and upcoming activities.
The goal of the mobility was to share methods for teaching Math and Science, introduce cultural exchanges, and promote environmentally friendly behaviour. The week concluded with an evaluation, and plans were made for future activities. Equal opportunities were emphasized for disadvantaged groups, and all activities aimed to increase interest in Math and Science, while raising environmental awareness.