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          • COURSE IN RHODES

            TIME TO ACT - NON FORMAL EDUCATION THROUGH IN &OUTDOOR METHODS TO EMPOWER STUDENTS ACTIVE PARTICIPATION

            From 21st to 25th October 2023, teachers of Primary School No. 13 in Zawiercie took part in the professional development course "TIME TO ACT - NON FORMAL EDUCATION THROUGH IN &OUTDOOR METHODS TO EMPOWER STUDENTS ACTIVE PARTICIPATION" on the Greek island of Rhodes. The aim of the training was to deepen the teachers’ knowledge in the field of "outdoor" education and to get to know new methods of work to be used during their classes. Course participants got to know the differences between formal, non-formal and informal learning, key competences and skills of the 21st century, the importance of soft skills in personal development and VARK learning styles. They improved their assertive communication skills. Cultural issues on the basis of an intercultural iceberg, school projects using the elevator pitch method and the relationship between creativity, intercultural learning and outdoor developmental education were discussed. Teachers learned about the benefits of science and nature activities by participating in workshops titled: "Scientific project" and field activities. They got to know types of outdoor education and planned their own "One Day Outdoor". They improved their skills in using the most effective informal learning methods that strengthen students' active participation. They learned how to plan dissemination and valorization activities as part of the project. Teachers visited the most important places and monuments in Rhodes: the capital of the island, Lyndos, Seven Springs (Epta Piges), Butterflies Valley, Tsambika Beach, Embonas and took part in a special "Greek Evening", learning about Greek culture, history and traditions. After evaluating the course, certificates confirming participation in the training were awarded.

            Polish teachers visited the Greek school - ... getting to know Greek educational system, methods and techniques of work.

            DISSEMINATION

            After te course there was a cascading training of Polish teachers. During meeting of the Pedagogical Council held on ... the coordinator of the project sared nowledge gained during the course (new methods and techniques of work).

             

             

             

             

            LESSON WITH A FORM TEACHER

            Topic: Communication is the key to good relationships.

            The aims of the lesson were: strengthening and deepening peer relationships, developing the ability to talk about your needs and feelings, gaining positive experiences in cooperation with other students and building a positive self-image. During the lesson the method of FACEBOOK WALL got to know during the course for teachers „TIME TO ACT- NON FORMAL EDUCATION THROUGH IN &OUTDOOR METHODS TO EMPOWER STUDENTS ACTIVE PARTICIPATION” was used.

             

             

            JOB SHADOWING 

            of Polish teachers at Escola Básica dos 2.º e 3.º Ciclos do Caniço, Caniço, Madeira, Portugal

             

             

            OBSERVATION OF LESSONS

             

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            Polish teachers prepared a presentation concerning the knowledge they gained during job shadowing.

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            Field activities – exploring the sea

            Polish teachers could understand how the Portuguese school contributes to creating a culture of the sea, involving students in playful and educational activities in the context of the sea – “Escola de Mar”.

            During the catamaran visit, the participants were able to visit the marine reserve area and learn about unique marine species understand the importance of creating spaces for species areas

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            CONCLUSIONS FROM JOB SHADOWING

            GENERATING GRAPHICS WITH AI

            with the use of LEONARDO AI

             

            During English classes, students described the photo (developing oral skills, deepening vocabulary: in the foreground, in the backgroud, at the bottom of the picture, etc., lanscape, description of appearance, parts of the body of animals).

             

            COURSE IN SANTORINI

            CLIL METHOD

             

             

             

             

            GENERATING GRAPHICS WITH AI

            Working with the pictures during the lessons of English

            The task of the students was to generate graphics with the use of Adobe FireFly and makke the changes in the generated pictures. The pictures were used to develop the skill to describe a photo. The students practised:

            • the construction: there is/are

            • vocabulary related to landscape, colours, buildings and shapes

            • The discussion on the theme 'My dream place to live' and 'My dream holidays' was followed.

            VISIT OF PARTNERS IN SPAIN

            Spanish school held the visit of  partners from Turkey, Macedonia, Croatia, Portugal and Greece.

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