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Description
The study visit project implemented in Tækniskólinn in Reykjavik by teachers from Zespołu Szkół Ogólnokształcąco-Technicznych aims to improve the quality of work of ZSOT through observation of the work of the Icelandic secondary vocational school, participation in lessons, meetings with teachers and students related to the organization of various forms of education (remote / hybrid) using ICT.
The visit is related to the development needs of ZSOT in terms of broadening the education offer, improving school management skills and improving the school''s work in the field of work methods (ICT) and introducing various forms (stationary, remote and hybrid teaching).
The visit will be attended by 4 persons (2 - management staff, 2 - teachers involved in teaching vocational foreign languages, coordination of foreign projects, conducting in-service teacher training, school promotion in the local environment) with experience in conducting classes with the use of ICT tools and interested in broadening competence in this field. All participants speak English and have participated in foreign projects both individually and accompanying ZSOT students.
Activities:
- preparation of the visit (documents, detailed schedule, certification, preparation of school presentation, linguistic preparation).
- realisation of the 4-day visit:
1-4 days: meeting with the headmasters, school management, visiting the school, meetings with teachers, observation of general and vocational classes conducted with the use of ICT, analysis of the equipment resources, teachers'' competences, school''s offer and directions of its development, forms of work effective during pandemic period - remote, stationary, hybrid; each participant will observe focused on selected area of school''s work; after classes at school there will be held meetings to discuss solutions that can be implemented in ZSOT.
Summary of project results
The Study Visit carried out at Tækniskólinn in Reykjavik is aimed at increasing the quality of ZSOT''s work by observing the work of an Icelandic secondary vocational school, participating in lessons, meeting with teachers and students related to the topic of organizing various forms of education. The project responds to the needs of developing the school and improving its work. The theme of the visit is part of long-term activities related to teacher professional development. Determining how others work (tools, methods, forms, organizational solutions) will allow an objective assessment of one''s own resources and capabilities, which in the long run will result in higher student performance and the realization of labor market needs. Before leaving for the study visit, a schedule was developed, which was in line with the goals of the project and the capabilities of the school. During the visit there were meetings with the management and staff of the partner school, a tour of the school, meetings with teachers, observation of Icelandic language classes for foreigners and the basics of information technology. Analysis of equipment resources was possible during visits to vocational laboratories (including IT, ICT, hairdressing, electrical, mechanical and metallurgical, hydraulic, navigation, carpentry). The participants of the visit learned about the innovative K2 unit run as a pedagogical innovation for students with special talents. During meetings with Icelandic teachers, they discussed practical aspects of teaching (preparing for classes, grading, enforcing student activity and attendance in remote classes).
Summary of bilateral results
There was also an informal meeting with teachers, during which proposals for further cooperation were made. Cooperation with the partner institution was carried out in an exemplary manner.