SCHOOL Teachers and Pupils MOBILITY across Europe

Within the framework of the KA1 of the Erasmus+ Programme, we are glad to offer a wide range of training courses and job shadowing opportunities aimed to the professional, social and cultural development of teachers and educators. In order to foster their key-role in boosting students learning and progress, towards the full development of the local community. Towards the innovation of European education.

Innovative and up-to-date methods and tools based on good practices and on a solid European evidence, a digital library of key-contents, trans-national classes, visit to local schools and meeting with their headmasters and teachers, together with a full and individual assistance, before during and after the mobility, are some of our added values.

School Teachers and Pupils Mobility across Europe

Our trainings courses are held in different places of Italy (Rome, Naples, Padua, Amalfi Coast and Tropea), as well as in Vienna (Austria), Brussels (Belgium), Prague (Czech Republic), Helsinki (Finland), Berlin (Germany), Athens and Chania/Crete (Greece), Dublin (Ireland), Valletta (Malta), Lisbon (Portugal), Piran (Slovenia), Utrecht (Netherlands), Madrid and Barcelona (Spain).

Not least, thanks to our extensive network of all types of schools across Europe, we would be glad to assist you in finding the most appropriate hosting school for your pupils mobility. As well as to organise a tailored learning programme for your group of pupils.

"GENERAL" COURSES

"STEAM" COURSES

(Only in Italy in Padua, Tropea and other locations of Calabria region)

"INTELLIGENCES" COURSES

(Only in Spain in Barcelona)

"SUSTAINABILITY" COURSES

JOB-SHADOWING AND PUPILS MOBILITY

 

Not least, thanks to our extensive network of all types of schools across Europe (a sample of our destinations is listed at the top of this page), we would be glad to assist you in finding the most appropriate hosting school for both teachers (job shadowing) and pupils mobilities.

As well as to organise a tailored learning programme for your group of pupils, that can also “take place at another venue in the country of the hosting school, if justified by the content and quality of the activity”, as specified in the Erasmus+ Programme Guide.

Example of regular job shadowing programme:
– 1st Day
– introductory seminar on the educational system of the hosting Country
– cultural walking tour of the city centre
From the 2nd Day
– job shadowing at school in the morning (Mon-Fri or Mon-Sat)
– additional optional classes in the afternoon: you can pick any of them from our course programmes (as listed here-above).
Example of regular pupils mobility programme, together with local students and in partnership with a local school:
1st Day
– school visit, first meeting and workshop with local students
– cultural walking tour of the city centre
2nd Day
– non-formal education workshop to foster key competences and focus on specific project topics
3rd Day
– visit of and workshop at two local STEM (or other project-related) museums
4th Day
– ICT and digital tools for learning workshop
5th Day
– second ICT or non-formal education workshop or class on specific project topics
6th Day
– cultural/environmental excursion or social-cultural activity.

EDUCATIONAL FEATURES

TARGET PARTICIPANTS

These training courses are addressed to any staff working with any task (educational, managerial, administrative, etc) in any public or private organisation active in the field of education, training and youth. For example, such organisations can be:

  • an adult education school/institute/centre;
  • a school/institute/educational centre;
  • a non-profit organisation, association, NGO;
  • a public body at local, regional or national level;
  • a public or private, small, medium or large enterprise (including social enterprises);
  • a social partner or other representative of working life, including chambers of commerce, craft/professional associations and trade unions;
  • a cultural organisation, library, museum;
  • a higher education institution (including those providing educational opportunities for adults);
  • an establishment for adult learners with special needs;
  • a research institute;
  • a foundation;
  • a body providing career guidance, professional counselling and information services.

METHODOLOGY

Our pedagogical methodology is based on the combination of both formal and non-formal education and seeks to stimulate the active participation, pro-activity, interaction and sharing of all participants involved, while fostering a clear European dimension. In this way, it aims to build a diverse and stimulating environment for reflecting, working and learning. This methodology is characterised by a set of diverse features and tools, such as:

  • appropriate balance of theory and practice
  • team-building and team-working
  • best practice case-studies
  • innovative, relevant and evidence-based contents
  • horizontal and practical approach
  • digital tools
  • blended learning
  • project based working
  • practical laboratory
  • brainstorming
  • role-play
  • self and group assessment and evaluation.

In order to encourage the practical cooperation and exchange between participants, as well as the sharing of their diverse school education systems, practices and experiences, sometimes they will be all together, sometimes with some other peers and sometimes alone, depending on the specific training programme and contents.

Regulary, our classes vary from a minimum of 6 to a maximum of 20 participants, either primary or secondary school teachers and principals.

PREPARATION

After the confirmation and before starting, we check the previous knowledge and experience of participants, as well as their specific needs related to the topics of our training course. In addition, we will provide free access to our “Digital Library of Key-Contents” in order to start getting involved in topics and subjects that will be taught.

FOLLOW UP

All participants are expected to maintain access and communication with the rest of their colleagues as well as with the trainer and participate in useful discussions either through the virtual classroom platform and via e-mail. Trainers and company will also be available for any further questions for a period of 5 months after the end of the course, either through e-mail, virtual classroom platform, individual Skype calls, telephone or WhatsApp. By means of all these tools, we aim to get an effective follow-up, to stimulate peer networking, to keep in touch and to share opinions, experiences and practices for unlimited time.

QUALITY STANDARDS

Our organisation and our training courses fully adhere to the aims and standards of the Erasmus+ Programme and comply with the “Terms and conditions” of the Erasmus+ Tools.

As well as adhere to the specific “Quality standards” for KA1 courses, either in terms of information and transparency, content and pedagogy, services and facilities, European dimension and other relevant issues.

Furthermore, they respect the “Quality commitment” for the Erasmus+ Mobility for school education staff projects.

TRAINERS

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TRAINING INSTITUTION

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DAILY TIMETABLE

The average total number of hours per day is 4,5 , including:

  • class/laboratory
  • individual counselling
  • daily evaluation

Leisure activities after the training session are optional and can be also organised on request.

MAIN LANGUAGE USED

English. (Other spoken languages: French, Italian, Spanish).

CERTIFICATIONS

At the end of the course each participant will be awarded with a certificate of attendance, together with the Europass Mobility Certificate. As for this, please check the right procedure in your Country, visiting this website.

Additional and different documents may be easilty released on request.

DATES AND PLACES

Check here our updated calendar!

By the way, additional and different dates and venues can be freely chosen by the sending organisation, upon request and after checking our availability. Here you have a list of our regular and optional training places:

  • Belgium: Brussels
  • Czech Republic: Prague
  • Finland: Helsinki
  • France: Paris
  • Germany: Berlin
  • Greece:  Athens, Chania/Crete
  • Ireland: Dublin and Cork
  • Italy: Rome, Milan, Venice, Naples, Verona, Padua, Amalfi Coast, Tropea & Coast of Gos, Marcellinara & the Isthmus of Italy
  • Malta: Valletta
  • Portugal: Lisbon
  • Netherlands: Utrecht
  • Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Tenerife, Palma de Mallorca
  • Turkey: Istanbul
  • UK: London

PARTICIPATION FEE

As stated in the official Erasmus+ Programme guide, the participation fee covers the following services and is calculated as follows:

  • Course fee: € 70 x number of training days (e.g.: € 350 for 5 days)
  • Organisational support: professional preparation; monitoring and support during mobility; validation of learning outcomes: € 70,00.

Starting from 5 participants per group, the participation fee may be reduced up to the 10% of the total amount.

HOW TO JOIN US

You can participate in one of our trainings counting on your budget or, if your organisation is entitled to it, you can use an Erasmus+ Programme Key Action 1 grant. Either for Adult education or School education staff mobility

Otherwhise you can apply for funding: next deadline is 2nd of February 2018. But be aware that being approved is extremely hard, due to the low budget for this measure. Hence, only the best applications will be financed.

To download the Programme guide and to find out more about your application, please visit the Erasmus+ official website.

We will be pleased to offer free guidance during your project design and bid writing. Just ask for it!

For any further information, do not hesitate to contact us. We will be delighted to find out the best solution for you. Together.