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Description
The aim of this project is to establish a long-term partnership between the Czech and the Icelandic Technical Colleges. The project will enable the participants to become familiar with environmental education and various forms of energy production with regard to sustainability . There will be 24 participating students and 8 teachers - both Czech and Icelandic. The students aged 18-19 specialize in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Technology and Science. The teachers specialize in Environmental Studies, Electrical Technology, Physics and Chemistry and Electrical Engineering.
The participants will carry out 2 activities in the Czech Republic and 2 activities in Iceland. They will work in international teams and will combine field research with research done at school. Through project-based activities, they will improve their critical and creative thinking. The project will motivate the students and raise their job and career opportunities. The teachers will gain further expertise in their field and exchange valuable experience with their foreign colleagues.
Summary of project results
The main aim of the project was to establish a long-term partnership between the Czech and Icelandic Technical Colleges. Both institutions agreed to cooperate in the fields of Energy and the Environment. The goal was to compare the energy potential of the Czech Republic and Iceland, as the two countries have entirely different energy resources, conditions, and environments. This contrast made the project particularly engaging. The project promoter aimed to explore various forms of energy production, emphasizing sustainability and environmental education.
The project involved 24 students and 12 teachers from both countries, specializing in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, and Environmental Studies.
The project was divided into two parts: one in the Czech Republic and the other in Iceland. In the Czech Republic, field trips were alternated with presentations and project-based activities at school. Participants worked in international teams, enhancing their critical and creative thinking skills. During the field trips, they visited coal, nuclear, and hydro power stations.
In Iceland, participants gained insight into geothermal energy, hydroelectric power, and other renewable energy sources. They also learned about the innovative Carbfix technology, which protects the environment and holds significant potential for the future. Activities included field trips, presentations, discussions, and project-based learning. Esteemed experts shared their knowledge, including a university professor, specialists from energy companies, the Icelandic Minister of the Environment, and the chairperson of the State Office for Nuclear Safety.
Participants deepened their expertise in low-emission energy, clean energy, CO2 neutrality, the impact of low-emission energy resources on grid stability, and electric vehicles. All activities contributed to strengthening the partnership between the two institutions, creating opportunities for further collaboration on joint projects in IT and apprenticeships within VET programmes.
Summary of bilateral results
Both secondary schools had relevant specialisations and therefore we could share and exchange good practice. Our project “Comparison of energy potential” really benefited from having a donor project partner – Icelandic Technical College because the Czech Republic and Iceland have a completely different energy potential and that´s why it made the project even more interesting. We succeeded in finding a new, reliable partner school from a donor country. This new cooperation brings new opportunities.