In the workshop of European artists: Mobilities

Poland

Our first meeting took place in Bedzin, Poland from 6-11-2012 to 11-11-2012. Teachers from Poland, Spain, Greece, Italy, Scotland and Cyprus had the opportunity to meet each other for the first time.

We shared and exchanged ideas concerning the project and scheduled the activities of our project step by step till our next meeting in Spain. We all became part of the everyday school life, attended lessons and also had the chance to teach Polish students. We exchanged charity items to be sold in bazaars which will be held in each country, took part in dance workshops and visited the beautiful city Cracow. Spending time together along with common work for our project offered a unique experience to all teachers which will contribute to the successful continuation of our project. We are looking forward to our next trip!

Greece to Poland

Comenius

Who is he ?

John Amos Comenius was an innovative 17th century Czech Bishop whose ideas completely transformed education. He supported equal education for men and women, rich and poor alike. Comenius also was the first person to use pictures in textbooks. He believed that learning goes along with spiritual growth -- especially in the teaching of children.

Why is Comenius important to Europe?

Comenius’ quotes

“Let us have but one end in view, the welfare of humanity; and let us put aside all selfishness in consideration of language, nationality, or religion.”

“We are all citizens of one world. To hate a man because he was born somewhere else, because he speaks another language, because he thinks different of things, because he knows less or more than you know, what a misconception! We are all people and therefore not perfect. We all need help. Nobody is without obligations towards others.”

Although 300 years ago, his ideas show how important it is to understand and work with people in and out of Europe.

Comenius School Partnerships

Comenius School Partnerships aim at enhancing the European dimension of education by promoting co-operation activities between schools in Europe. The projects give pupils and teachers in different countries an opportunity to work together on one or more topics of mutual interest and take part in mobilities which are funded by the program. School partnerships help pupils and teachers to acquire and improve skills not only in the topic or subject area on which the project is focussed, but also in terms of teamwork, social relations, planning and undertaking project activities and using information and communication technologies (ICT). Participating in a partnership with schools from different countries also gives pupils and teachers the opportunity to practice foreign languages and increases their motivation towards language learning. A Multilateral School Partnership includes schools from at least 3 participating countries. One of the schools acts as coordinator.

More information at http://ec.europa.eu/education/comenius/school_en.htm

Σελίδες

Mobilities

Poland