Objectives:
- Enhancement and improvement of linguistic skills, of the English language and other languages of the European Union.
- Development of responsible behaviors inspired by knowledge and respect for legality, environmental sustainability, landscape assets, heritage and cultural activities
- Prevention of and fight against school dropout, all forms of discrimination and bullying, including cyberbullying, through a more conscious use of the medium
JOB SHADOWING
- Outcome 1: Teaching methodologies
- Outcome 2: Soft skills
- Outcome 3: Internationalization
From 21/11/2023 to 24/11/2024 two teachers, teaching PE and Art and Design, went to FRANCE
From 04/12/2023 to 07/12/2023 two teachers, teaching English and Science went to TURKIYE
From 22/01/2024 to 25/01/2024 two teachers, teaching Maths and Science went to SPAIN
School Activities in France:
- Four days of an intense program attending lessons in Science, English, History, Music, Filosophy, Physical Education, German, and for allophone students.
- Clil methodology applied in most of the lessons.
- Clear evidence of inclusivity in the various contexts.
- Students are responsible for changing classroom for each lesson, while teachers have their own designeted classrooms.
- Mobile phone use is strictly prohybited.
- All the teachers were open to share and compare experiences with us and very welcoming.
School Activities in Turkiye:
- Four days of lessons and excursions.
- Many lessons focused on technology, including project-based learning, use of Tinckercad, and 3D design.
- Methodologies used: Gaming, Canva, Genially, Gamma and Padlet.
- Excursions: Nazarkoy and Sirince, town known for glass production.
- Visit to Ephesus, an archaeological site, and Sahlili, where we toured the Educational Distric.
- Meeting with teachers to share and compare experiences.
School Activities in Spain
- Four days of lessons and excursions.
- Most lessons focused on Science, Mathematics, and English.
- Classroom were set up for group work and laboratory teaching.
- Clil methodology was applied combining content with practical experience.
- Teachers actively engaged students and promoted inclusivity and self-evaluation.
- Meeting with teachers to share and compare experiences.
Summary of Job Shadowing Experience:
All three Job shadowing experiences achieved the following objectives:
- Promoting intercultural learning and educational comparisons.
- Fostering personal and professional development, as a source of inspiration and motivation.
- Discovering cultural diversity and gaining a deeper understanding of various working approaches and mentalities.
group mobility
Outcome 1: Sport as a Path to a potential Personal Development and Improved Well-being. Wim-Hof method
Interpersonal skills, and ability to adopt new competences
Activity Details:
The session is organised with a specialist instructor in the Wim Hof method, Leonardo Pelagotti, who teaches the mothod to students through an online meeting.
A local French instructor supervises the group during the activity and takes students to the water. The Wim Hof method involves a specific controlled breathing routine, which is believed to provide physical and mental health benefits. Additionally, it includes cold therapy, and the overall method is designed to increase energy, reduce stress, and improve willpower, focus, and determination in day-to-day activities.
Outcome 2: The impact of Sport on society: Historical and Comparative Perspectives
Active Citizenship
Activity Details:
Students conducted research on various aspects of sport in society, including its economic, social, and historical dimensions. They created presentations using digital tools. Working in groups, with a teacher acting as a supervisor and language support, they shared ideas, traditions, and experiences.
Outcome 3: Participation, Inclusion, and Social Changes Encouraged by Sport
Culture Awareness and Expression
Activity Details:
The group participates in a cooking session in an old local house, led by a chef. They learn how to prepare healthy food for active individuals, such as oats and dried fruit cookies or a traditional "croque-monsieur" made with whole-grain bread. The participants cooperate on assigned tasks, working in teams to practice their cooking skills.
Outcome 4: How to Create a ‘Social Impact’ by Planning and Organizing Sport Events
Key Competences Development, Interpersonal Skills, Autonomy, and Responsibility.
Activity Details:
Participants are split into groups, and each group selects a sport they would like to teach to younger students. They then organize themselves into different roles, such as coach, referee, and organizer. The participants practice their skills by teaching the sport to groups of younger students.
Outcome 5: Landscape and Outdoor Physical Activities
Ability to Adopt New Competences
Activity Details:
The group will go on a 6 km hike through the mountains of Cantal, a local area with a unique geological history. Cantal was once a volcano, and with explanations provided by our guide and teachers, students will learn how the landscape was shaped and how the mountains became lower than they once were.
Students worked together on the main goals planned together with the PE teacher in France, creating videos and presentations, both written and oral. They overcame the challenge of speaking in English in front of an audience. The goals were:
1.1. Sport as a path to personal development and improved well-being.
2. The impact of sport on society: historical and comparative perspectives
3. Participation, inclusion, and social changes encouraged by sport.
4. How to create a ‘social impact’ by planning and creating sport events (benefits and drawbacks)
5. Landscape and outdoor physical activities (analysing the different perspectives in their geographic area and the opportunities in their town, local, region, or nation)
With respect to the Erasmus Program, we aimed to include the area of Sport and Well-being in our project. We strongly believe that young people build their personalities through their ability to cope with practical, cognitive, and emotional experiences. Providing them with opportunities to share these experiences with peers from different countries adds significant enrichment to their growth.
Our school, Liceo Antonio Banfi in Vimercate, Italy, has a strong tradition with Erasmus projects and seeks to expand opportunities for both young people and teachers. We aim to broaden their perspectives and enhance personal and professional development within the school, raising awareness of the European dimension that influences our lives.
Contact information
School: Lyceum Antonio Banfi- https://www.liceobanfi.edu.it/
Referent of the Erasmus Project: Fernanda Amodeo, email:fernanda.amodeo@liceobanfi.eu