I’m Really Proud Of My Country Erasmus Project

Project Title

I’m Really Proud Of My Country

Project Key Action

This project related with these key action: Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices

Project Action Type

This project related with this action type : School Exchange Partnerships

Project Call Year

This project’s Call Year is 2018

Project Topics

This project is related with these Project Topics: Cultural heritage/European Year of Cultural Heritage

Project Summary

Since the year 2018 has been declared as The European Year of Cultural Heritage we created a project to bring more attention into the matter. Our heritage is very important in shaping the future of Europe. This is an important reason why we must introduce children from an early age to the country’s heritage and to encourage them to learn more about other countries. It is very important that children are not only aware of their state culture, history, geography, customs and traditions, but also other countries. We must strive to disseminate more information about our country to others. The main idea of the project wasto make children aged 3-7 years aware of the uniqueness of their country, at the same time to finding common issues and strategies for preserving UNESCO’s monuments, the European cultural heritage. The goal was to promote international cultural communication of children and teachers in educational institutions of different countries and to improve the English language skills by introducing the latest technologies, expanding the understanding of school communities about the cultural heritage of their country and other countries, and the cultural differences and similarities between countries. The project was divided into 6 sub-projects. WHAT I KNOW ABOUT MY COUNTRY, FOLK SONGS, TALES AND DANCES, A TRADITIONAL COSTUME-THE COUNTRY’S MOST BEAUTIFUL ROBE, CUSTOMS, TRADITIONS AND NATIONAL DISHES, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL AND TINY HOMELAND, MY CONTRIBUTION TO THE COUNTRY. Three target groups were:children aged 3-7 years; teachers and other staff; school and community members. All the participants had to carry out specific activities included in the project activity plan. Since the project involved 3-7 year old, and they are too young to go on learning visits, we decided that only teachers will be attending learning visits. 6 exchange visits have been planned in each partner country. Each learning visit defined the topic, the objectives of the visit and what general and professional competencies the participants will improve. The following themes were included and developed: The use of ICT in the project activities; Innovative methods of teaching inspiring pupils’ interest and learning motivation; The use of interactive and creative methods in the process of the project activities; Differentiation and personalization of the tasks and activities of the project;Development of children’s emotional intelligence in the project activities; the use of theater and play method educating preschoolers. Our last visit to Estonia, to learn more about the use of theater and play in preschooler education happened virtually due to COVID-19, but nonetheless we still achieved our goal and learned about theater.
The IMPACT of the project on children – they improved their linguistic competences, raised motivation for learning, enhanced their knowledge and skills, improved their self-esteem, increased their willingness to learn more about their country, and also other countries. Children became real European citizens. The impact of the project on TEACHERS- the development of teacher leadership and personal development, innovation, innovative approaches were increased. Teachers developed teaching methods related to ICT teaching as well as competencies of pedagogy and didactics, management of methods, organization of activities; all these competencies contributed to the sustainable management of the institution, improvement of the quality of education and implementation of strategic goals. Teachers broaden their knowledge of the diversity of education systems in Europe, improved their linguistic competences, compared and discussed achievements and challenges with colleagues from other organizations, thus improving the quality of work. The sharing of good practices, teaching aids and activities developed and implemented through the project will strengthen the authority of the school among the country’s institutions of comprehensive education. PROJECT PARTNERS- gained valuable experience in implementing international projects, establish close contact with international partners, which allowed them to create new projects and use the products created. The impact of the project on A SCHOOL AS AN ORGANIZATION- The school became more dynamic and receptive to change. The school supports initiatives, innovation, cooperation with foreign partners. The European dimension of the institution increased, good practices were be shared across Europe. The impact of the project on SCHOOL COMMUNITY- the school-parent relationship improved, school cooperation with the local community enhanced. After completion of the project, the products created are now used in the educational process and are promoted among educational institutions of the countries. The developed training aids and all the resources collected are beneficial to introducing students to cultural heritage. After the project, teachers are still cooperating with partner countries.

EU Grant (Eur)

Funding of the project from EU: 83369,3 Eur

Project Coordinator

Vilniaus inzinerijos ir technologiju licejus & Country: LT

Project Partners

• MUFETTIS HAMDI GIRGIN ILKOKULU
• GRADINITA CU PROGRAM PRELUNGIT NR 1
• CEIP TAGOROR
• 26o Kindergarten Chania Creta Greece
• Nõo lasteaed Krõll