EntreCompXchange through Project and Problem-based learning Erasmus Project

Project Title

EntreCompXchange through Project and Problem-based learning

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 2019

Project Topics

This project is related with these Project Topics: Entrepreneurial learning – entrepreneurship education; New innovative curricula/educational methods/development of training courses; Access for disadvantaged

Project Summary

The project is in line with EU Strategic Documents and Priorities: 1) EU Council Recommendation of 22.05.2018 on the promotion of common values, inclusive education and the European dimension of teaching; 2) The Paris Declaration, regarding the promotion of civic and common values through education – freedom, inclusion, tolerance and non-discrimination (EU,2015); 3) The objectives and priorities of Erasmus + (2019), KA2 “School Exchange Partnerships” and the priorities in “School Exchange Activities” as it “”promotes the European dimension of the involved schools, fosters the international cooperation between them and increases their capacity to cope with new challenges.”; 4) The Strategic Framework for European Cooperation in Education and Training (ET2020); 5) The Priorities of the Bruges Communiqué (EU, 2010).

The main objective of the project is to promote the European dimension in education in the context of the common values of freedom, inclusion, tolerance and non-discrimination through:
1) Exchange of good practices between Tzar Simeon Veliki School, Bulgaria and Buivydiskiu School, Lithuania, concerning the creation and testing of innovative methodology in teaching and learning at school, based on project and problem-based training and taking into account the challenges of digital environment;
2) Encouraging international cooperation between Tzar Simeon Veliki School, Bulgaria and Buivydiskiu School, Lithuania, focusing on innovative educational approaches reflecting the educational needs of disadvantaged pupils and promoting skills and competencies in the context of the European dimension in education, including entrepreneurial skills and competences.

The target groups are: 1) Pupils from Bulgaria and Lithuania aged 10-18, with two groups of 10 participants per country (each), included in two 7-day exchanges respectively (50% of participants will be disadvantaged due to social economic / geographic reasons / differences in cultural affiliation). 2) Teachers from both schools, with two groups of 5 participants per country, respectively, included in two 5-day short-term trainings, the second of which being open to the virtual participation of an extended target group – their colleagues from the EU, available via the e-Twining platform.

The following activities are envisaged:
1) Short-term teacher training – 10 participants (5 from each of the two countries) – 5 days, Sofia, Bulgaria.
2) Development of Innovative Methodology;
3) Development and testing of two curricula – e-Twining based collaboration.
4) Short-term student exchange 20 participants (10 from each of the two countries) – 7 days, Vilnius, Lithuania.
5) Developing a Learning Online Platform,
6) Short-term exchange of students, 20 participants (10 from each of the two countries) – 7 days, Sofia, Bulgaria.
7) Short-term teacher training, 10 participants (5 from each of the two countries) – 5 days, Vilnius, Lithuania, virtual component, e-Twining.
8) Development and distribution of a Handbook with the developed products;
A major approach to project implementation will be to promote networking of teachers and their colleagues from the EU through e-Twining and School Education Gateway. Additionally, three collaborative approaches to learning – non-formal learning methods will form the basis of the innovative methodology. Within the framework of the training will be used non-formal learning methods, such as sensory, cognitive and survival methods, role plays, case studies,

The following results are envisaged:
* Stimulated capacity for international activities and networking of both schools;
* Improvement of the profile of teachers and helping them to adopt cooperative and innovative practices that take into account the specifics of disadvantaged pupils;
* Developed entrepreneurial and transversal skills and competences of students;
* Contribution to 2 of the 4 Common EU Objectives of the Strategic Framework for European Cooperation in Education and Training (ET 2020): * Improvement of the quality and effectiveness of education;
* Enhancement of creativity and innovation, incl. entrepreneurship, at all levels of education.
In the long run, partner schools will develop follow-up initiatives and projects, building on the outcomes of this project through the use of e-Twinning and School Education Gateway for initiating broad partnerships. Another long-lasting effect of the project is the implementation in the regular activities of the partner schools of the methodology, curricula, training materials and tools developed under the project. In order to synergize project results with non-formal education and the youth field, project products will be disseminated to NGOs, non-formal education organizations and youth.

EU Grant (Eur)

Funding of the project from EU: 41704 Eur

Project Coordinator

Private Secondary School Tzar Simeon Veliki Ltd. & Country: BG

Project Partners

• Buivydiskiu pagrindine mokykla