A course for the ages: project-based learning with eTwinning/Erasmus+ for interculturality
By Richard Powers, ITE ambassador Germany, and winner of the eTwinning for future teachers – European award for initial teacher education
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Italian case study ‘Empowering future teachers for sustainable intercultural and inclusive education: The impact of eTwinning on initial teacher education.’
The Italian eTwinning National Support Organisation has recently released a new volume that focuses on the initial training of teachers and the advantages of integrating eTwinning. The publication is available online in PDF format.
Insights from the workshop for staff working in initial vocational education and training: ‘Empowering the well-being of learners and teachers in initial vocational education and training’
The online workshop for staff working in initial vocational education and training (IVET) took place from 1 to 3 March 2024. It focused on understanding the pivotal role of well-being in education, to lay the groundwork for tackling significant issues highlighted by the PISA 2022 results.
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.
Intercultural mentoring for schools
In this project, multilingual mentors, who themselves have migration or refugee experience, are assigned to primary and secondary schools in Vienna and St. Pölten to accompany pupils who need additional support. ‘When you’re here, everything is easier,’ said one pupil to her mentor.
Fighting racism, intolerance and prejudice starts with education
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, celebrated on 21 March, reminds us of the importance of actively defending pluralism, tolerance and non-discrimination.
Survey on democratic participation for children and teenagers
The EU Children's Participation Platform is organising a survey to ask children and teenagers about participating in democracy and how they can make a change and have an impact.
Survey on promoting education for sustainability
Education can play a vital role in enabling young people to understand and acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes to address the global challenges that they will increasingly face during their lives. Education for sustainability tackles issues such as climate change, sustainable transportation, cultural preservation and features increasingly in national and EU level education policies and actions.
Digital distractions and digital enrichment: integrating new technologies in the right way
PISA is a triennial global assessment that measures 15-year-olds’ ability to use their reading, mathematics and science knowledge and skills to meet real-life challenges. In its analysis of key contextual factors, it also explores the use of digital resources for learning at school, and analyses how these are related to student outcomes.
Onsite course: eTwinning Ambassadors as advocates for a whole-school approach to well-being
The onsite course for ambassadors will take place in Athens, Greece, on 18-20 April.
