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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

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

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

Multilingualism as an asset in the classroom

While multilingualism has long been integral to European society, it is now becoming an increasingly important aspect of EU education systems. All pupils need teachers who are linguistically sensitive and responsive.
Cultural diversity
Cultural heritage
Inclusion
Language learning
Migrant students
Parental involvement
Support to learners

Fostering gifted education: projects empowering children, parents, and teachers

Gifted pupils have exceptional potential and specific educational demands that call for specialised care. In this article, we will explore initiatives that emphasise on child/youth-centred activities and teacher development across Europe.
Classroom management
Funding and resources
Parental involvement
Parents
Pedagogy
Special needs education
Support to learners
Well-being

Tackling school segregation in European cities

School segregation is a phenomenon in which pupils who live in the same city are separated in different school communities based on their ethnicity, socio-economic status, disability or other characteristics. Cities, school systems and schools can enact policies that help combat this.
Cultural diversity
Disadvantaged learners
Inclusion
Support to learners
Well-being