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European School Education Platform

Practices

A collection of inspiring practices from projects, schools and classrooms across Europe

Play, dialogue and creativity for the acquisition of basic skills

The results of the PISA 2022 survey are a cause for concern and reveal a need to re-focus on foundational skills in an increasingly complex information and learning context. Making these subjects enjoyable from the earliest stages can keep pupils engaged.

A future-proof skill set for educators

Increasingly inclusive societies and the green and digital transitions are all clearly part of our shared future. Competences in these future-proof areas are increasingly valuable to teachers’ professional development at all educational levels.
Career guidance
Digital tools
Inclusive teaching
Initial Teacher Education
Professional development
Quality assurance
Stakeholders’ involvement
Teacher and school leader careers
Teacher mobility

School network to change assessment practices in Oslo

In this video we hear how cooperation among schools, education authorities and high education institutes has helped to change assessment practices from grading to more personalised feedback.
Assessment
Professional development
School partnerships and networks
Support to learners

Understanding your voice: youth participation in an election year

The European elections in 2024 will be some of the most important ever. Young people’s engagement as citizens is vital in a time of historical inflection and uncertain futures, and teachers must aid them along their way.
Citizenship
Language learning

Fostering mental and physical health in schools

Children spend a considerable part of their time in school which provides an opportunity to make a positive impact on their physical health and general well-being. Discover these innovative projects and initiatives and get inspired.
Disadvantaged learners
Inclusion
Learning to learn
Social skills
Well-being

Innovative practices in rural schools: fostering community and digital learning

Rural education has long faced unique challenges; the most pressing being addressing the shortage of qualified teachers, connecting communities and integrating new technologies. Here we explore several examples of how rural schools are addressing these issues to provide quality education.
Disadvantaged learners
Learning space
Non-formal learning

Boosting learner autonomy and collective teacher development

The Pelgulinna Highschool in Tallinn is helping its students to become self-directed and independent learners. This is possible thanks to cooperation among the school management and teachers across different subjects, who are supported through collective teacher development activities.
Pedagogy
Professional development
Social skills
Support to learners

Alternative assessment practices for diverse learners

Alternative educational assessment methods focus on the individual needs and growth of each pupil rather than relying on standardised testing, measuring their level of proficiency as opposed to their level of knowledge.
Assessment
Digital tools
Language learning
Learning to learn
Online learning
Support to learners

Community-oriented childcare and training

The Elmer nursery in Brussels aims to promote well-being, diversity, social opportunities, and participation of families. Through their neighbourhood-centred services Elmer provides accessible and high-quality childcare, while promoting training and employment among disadvantaged groups.
Disadvantaged learners
Early Childhood Education and Care
Inclusion
Initial Teacher Education
Parental involvement
Special needs education
Stakeholders’ involvement