Good practice examples
*CREATIVITY IN TEACHING AND LEARNING, June 2010, NETHERLANDS
Comenius & Grundtvig in-service training
Reference number: NL-2010-202-001
Course period: 21-25.06.2010
Location: Dokkum, The Netherlands
Participant countries: Finland, Turkey, Romania, Spain
Feed-back participants:
"Thank you very much for fruitful course, friendly atmosphere and hospitality. All the organizers and trainers are gorgeous and we are so happy to be here, to see many good efforts on education and sustainability and meet enthusiastic people. Thank you so much all of you for the great time in Dokkum. It was a great pleasure to meet you and I hope our cooperation and friendship will go on."(Nuriye, Turkey)
"I liked very much! The organizers were very supportive! They answered at all my questions, they clarified all my wonders. Thank you very much!" (Simona, Romania)
Post course cooperation: Leonardo da Vinci Partnership Project approved in 2011, with the title “COMPARISON OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTHY AND SAFETY POLICIES AND CONDITIONS IN EU COUNTRIES AND ADAPTATION OF GOOD PRACTICES AT VET SCHOOLS”
• Partner institutions:
- Quarter Mediation, The Netherlands
- Kaysery Provincial Directorate of National Education, Turkey (Nuriye, participant in the Comenius & Grundtvig course)
- Zentralstelle fur Berufsbildung im Handel, Germany
- VSI Svietimo ir kulturos mobiliuju technologiju institutas, Lithuania
- Ahmet Erdem Trade Vocational Secondary School, Turkey
- Technical University in Zvolen, Slovakia
- Arte e fare societa’ cooperative, Italy
• Project period: 1st of August 2011 – 31st of July 2013
*INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING IN A LIFELONG LEARNING EUROPE, March 2011, MALTA
Reference number: NL-2011-218-002
Course period: 21-25.03.2011
Location: Sliema, Malta
Participant countries: Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Romania
Examples outcomes:
- Slow motion 1, 2, 3
- Podcasting
- Creativity using colors and no formal painting tools
- Creativity using pottery
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Feed-back participants:
“I was really satisfied. It was a good course. Everything was great organized and well prepared.” (Radek, Czech Republic)
“The whole organization of the seminar has been good. I’ve had good indications to improve and to implement my methodology. Everything was very interesting and all the speakers and guests were nice and competent. I’ve found particularly remarkable the experience in the e-learning center about podcasting and animation techniques. I’ve also appreciated a lot the lesson about e-twinning and the art workshop. Cristina, the course organizer, has been very nice and available to understand all our needs.” (Maria, Italy)
“I liked the flexibility; it makes the course more motivating and interesting. Generally speaking, I am happy with the organization because it had equally work and fun.” (Kersti, Estonia)
“I appreciated especially presentation of ICT methods, these lesson I found very useful and important to use and to know how to use; and I found comparing educational systems in different countries also very interesting. Organization of the seminar, even before the seminar had started (eg: e-mail communication) was perfect. Thank you!” (Zuzana, Czech Republic)
Post course dissemination:(see Ioan)
*INNOVATIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS FOR REDUCING EARLY SCHOOL LEAVING, September 2011, ITALY
Comenius in-service training
Reference number: NL-2011-241-005
Course period: 19-23.09.2011
Location: Palazollo sull' Oglio, Italy
Participant countries: Sweden, Finland, Romania, Cyrpus,UK
Feed-back participants:
"I liked the best the workshops (learning by doing), the visit to Shalom Center (I still cannot believe that a place like that really exists), to meet with colleagues from other parts of Europe, the outdoor activities (lake Iseo). Thank you Cristina and Stefana! Cristina is the perfect director: structure, brain, warm heart." (Kristina, Sweden)
"Meeting collegues from other countries was the best part of all. Our group worked so well! Thank you Cristina and Stefana!" (Hannele, Finland)
*CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION IN TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR A BETTER INTEGRATION IN THE EUROPEAN LIFELONG LEARNING SOCIETY, June 2011, NETHERLANDS
Comenius & Grundtvig in-service training
Reference number: NL-2010-215-006
Course period: 20-24.06.2011
Location: Hoogeveen, The Netherlands
Participant countries: Greece, United Kingdom, Romania, Hungary, Iceland
Feed-back participants:
“The school visit was helpful – perhaps we could have had a presentation from the head teacher in the town or area. The bike ride was a good way to get to know each other.” (Stephen, UK)
*CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION IN TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR A BETTER INTEGRATION IN THE EUROPEAN LIFELONG LEARNING SOCIETY, August 2011, NETHERLANDS
Comenius & Grundtvig in-service training
Reference number: NL-2010-215-006
Course period: 22-26.08.2011
Location: Assen, The Netherlands
Participant countries: France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Romania
Feed-back participants:
“I don’t know if I will take with me home one method in particular or all of them, but I will try to break standard patterns and to have ‘no limits’.“ (Jerome, France)
“Slow motion is and innovatiove way to storytelling. Good location and accommodation. Good schedule with free time activities.” (Josep, Spain)
“I liked very much the group attitude and kindness, the mutual respect. I like Cristina Stefan taking into account our needs and requests.” (Marie-Isabelle, France)
“I liked very much the visit to the wind mill in Zuidlaren and the concept of cradle-to-cradle.” (Sanda, Romania)
“It was clear for me how much teachers are motivated in their school work and that they are looking for opportunities to improve their own skills. Creativity is one of the most challenging aims for us. I would like to participate and also to collaborate with Quarter Mediation is seminars connected with creativity and innovation in teaching.” (Margarida, Portugal)
“I liked the group of the participants and the whole programme of the course (eg: slow motion, carpet lesson, video making projects.” (Gabriela, Romania)
*CREATIVITY AS CATALYST FOR INNOVATION USING ART AND COMMUNICATION, June 2011, NETHERLANDS
Comenius & Grundtvig in-service training
Reference number: NL-2010-206-004
Course period: 20-24.06.2011
Location: Hoogeveen, The Netherlands
Participant countries: Greece, United Kingdom, Romania, Hungary, Iceland
Feed-back participants:
“The school visit was helpful – perhaps we could have had a presentation from the head teacher in the town or area. The bike ride was a good way to get to know each other.” (Stephen, UK)
“I loved the visit to the school because it suggested techniques and methodology which are not used in my country. The practical activities were very useful.” (Angela, Greece)
“The group was very good and I enjoyed their company.” (Virag, Hungary)
“The exercises were fine (ex: the dance workshop), but I suggest to start with the participants lectures at the beginning of the course, so the composition of the group it is clear from the start.” (Lilja, Iceland)
“I liked very much the bike tour and the school visit and also the massage chair in the hall of the hotel.” (Judith, Romania)
*TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS IN A MODERN LIFELONG LEARNING EUROPE, September 2011, ITALY
Grundtvig in-service training
Reference number: NL-2011-238-005
Course period: 19-23.09.2011
Location: Palazollo sull' Oglio, Italy
Participant countries: Sweden, Finland, Romania, Cyrpus,UK
Feed-back participants:
"All the information received during this course is interesting and useful for me. I like the best the connection between the concepts/theory and the practice in the topics of the course, the positive attitude and relation and cooperative learnig between our trainers and all the learners." (Gabriela, Romania)
"I liked the best: the mix of different things (theory + practice); the Shalom Community Center; the organizers well being; the group; the hotel; the boat tour; Palazollo; the 6 hats workshop; the love thema; group building activities (eg. puzzle); creative practices. The trainers, Cristina and Stefana, you made this course!" (Carita, Sweden)
*IMPLEMENTING HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION IN THE EUROPEAN SCHOOL, July 2011, NETHERLANDS
Comenius & Grundtvig in-service training
Reference number: NL-2010-214-004
Course period: 27.06-01.07.2011
Location: Assen, The Netherlands
Participant countries: Finland, Greece, Italy, Germany, Romania, Turkey
Feed-back participants:
“Thank you for everything! I learned a lot and gained a lot for my professional growth. The most important thing: I have now a lot of inspiration and motivation. School visit was wonderful and also the Institute for Nature and Education. Thank you Cristina, Rick, hotel staff, Quarter Mediation.” (Annika, Finland)
“This entire course I have learned a lot of things. Also I saw different education systems from EU countries. We visited schools and institutions and we saw good practice examples of implementing human rights education in the European school. The course facilities were very good organized. I look forward for the next course organized by Quarter Mediation. Thank you for your support! Congratulations from all our hearts!” (Ioan Doru, Romania)
“Many thanks for everything! It has been a great experience!” (Vassiliki, Greece)
*IMPLEMENTING HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION IN THE EUROPEAN SCHOOL, September 2011, ITALY
Comenius & Grundtvig in-service training
Reference number: NL-2010-214-004
Course period: 19-23.09.2011
Location: Palazollo sull' Oglio, Italy
Participant countries: Sweden, Finland, Romania, Cyrpus,UK
Feed-back participants:
"The course reinforced my opinion that we all learn best by doing + being involved + active students "switch off" if there is toomuch teacher talk. I intent to use as much inclusive collaborative group work in my teaching." (Sharon,UK)
"I like the workshops, the presentations, the school visits, the interaction with persons from different countries and with different backgrounds. I intent to use the practical workshop about human rights. I think that students will be able to invent by themselves a lot about human rights, rather than telling them what the human rights are..." (Assimina, Cyprus)
*ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT THROUGH CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, March 2011, MALTA
Comenius & Grundtvig in-service training
Reference number: NL-2010-214-006
Course period: 21-25.03.2011
Location: Sliema, Malta
Participant countries: Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Romania
Feed-back participants:
“This was my first participation in a course like this. I found everything great and probably my suggestions and comments on future courses will be based on what happened here.” (Ioan, Romania)
“The organizer of the course tried to answer to all the needs of training the participants. The seminar combined in optimum way outdoor and indoor activities. The documents provided by the organizers were relevant to the work performed. The collaboration between the participants of the course offered the possibility of exchange of ideas and experiences.” (Luminita, Romania)
*EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, June 2010, NETHERLANDS
Comenius & Grundtvig in-service training
Reference number: NL-2010-199-001
Course period: 21-25.06.2010
Location: Dokkum, The Netherlands
Participant countries: Finland, Turkey, Romania, Spain
Feed-back participants:
"I think that all the course activities were very interesting and it'll be a good source of inspiration for my profesional activity. The course manager, Mrs. Cristina Stefan, kept a pleasant atmosphere. I'll recommend with pleasure this course to my colleagues. Thank you!" (Anca, Romania)
"Practice examples were interesting, specially practice examples at school; these could be strengthened because for us are relevant."Thanks for your good organization. This course has contributed to my professional and personal developments. We shared our experiences and learned a lot things related to sustainable development. And the free time activities such as bicycle, trips etc. were very good. I have been really happy. The in service training was really good experience for all. And with this way we have learned a lot of things and established good friendship."(Mustafa, Turkey)
"The timetable was maybe too tight and it is good if coming seminars could take consideration this point. Maybe less is more! It would have been good if the national presentations have had more time and space and that we also would have more time to make questions. Otherwise, the content of the course was good, interesting and many dimensioned. Thank you for that! (Jukka, Finland)
"The course helped me in achieving the specific competencies regarding new methods to collect and select waste, good practice examples of how to use the clean energy. The organizers did a good job, they are sociable persons and they were good in the management of priorities. During the course, we had an interactive communication, so I've learnt a lot. Congratulations!" (Ovidiu, Romania)
"I have gained good experience regarding the sustainable development during this course. All the participants shared good experience. During this course and before starting this course, the approach and activities supplied by Quarter Mediation has been very good and contribute to my personal and professional development. Thanks for all to the course organizers!" (Joseba, Spain)
"The content covers very well all the objectives of the course. There was a lot of information, presented in an attractive way and we had the occasion to see things that don't exist in our country. My suggestion is about the number of the days of the course. If it is possible to make 7 days because it will be good for the participants to have more free time to visit some places, the cities. I would like to thank for all the things you did for us to having a good time here and for all your efforts." (Simona, Romania)
*ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT THROUGH CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, July 2011, NETHERLANDS
Comenius & Grundtvig in-service training
Reference number: NL-2010-214-006
Course period: 27.06-01.07.2011
Location: Assen, The Netherlands
Participant countries: Turkey, Romania, Italy, Finland, Greece, Germany
Feed-back participants:
“Thank you for everything! I like the flexibility and the professionalism of the organizers. The information I received on this course will be very useful in my future professional development. I intend to apply for other courses organized by Quarter Mediation and I recommend to the others which are interested in this kind of courses to apply for the courses organized by this organization.” (Viorica, Romania)
“The course was in accordance with my expectations and was very relevant to my future professional development. Thank you for everything! This course answered to many questions.” (Dana, Romania)
“The course was very good and innovative. I think you have managed it very well in so heterogeneous group from different countries, knowledge and background.” (Magdalena, Germany)
“Thank you for everything! I like very much this course. I learned a lot of useful things. We visited a beautiful school in Assen and we saw good practice examples. I want to congratulate Mrs. Cristina Stefan and Quarter Mediation and I will recommend this course for all the teachers from Romania.” (Mona, Romania)
Post course cooperation: Preparatory meeting for a Leonardo da Vinci Transfer of Innovation project with the title “FACTORY OF IDEAS”
- Partner institutions:
- Quarter Mediation, The Netherlands
- LIFE e.v. Berlin, Germany (Magdalena, participant in the Comenius & Grundtvig course)
- Istrian Development Agency (IDA) Ltd, CROATIA
- Silesian Industry and Technology Park in Ruda Śląska, POLAND
- Powiatowy Urząd Pracy w Rudzie Śląskiej, POLAND
- Instituto de Maquina-Herramienta, Elgoibar, Spain
- Agenda
- Venue: Assen, The Netherlands
- Period: 13-15.10.2011
*ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT THROUGH CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, August 2011, NETHERLANDS
Comenius & Grundtvig in-service training
Reference number: NL-2010-214-006
Course period: 22-26.08.2011
Location: Assen, The Netherlands
Participant countries: France, Spain, Portugal, Romania, Germany
Feed-back participants:
“I will take with me as an innovative teaching and learning methods: movie making (using movie maker), storytelling and prezi.” (Philippe, France)