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Description
The aim of the project is to demonstrate how school can function as an institution which prepares pupils to live in a fast
developing, globalizing world. School motivates pupils and teachers to improve the learning/teaching process, to co-operate
and share experience, to become active and concerned. The partners will execute plans and monitor the results. Their
goal is to develop global competence through involving pupils in the working of 17th UN SDGs, developing knowledge of
multiple disciplines with using new technologies in a responsible and productive way. New technologies will have a siginificant contribution to involoving students with special educational needs. We are also concerned about the development and competence of teachers and the school’s managers, who are responsible both for the learning/teaching process and for the way the school is run. Our actions will make others aware that school is a part of the world for whose well-being we are all
responsible.
Summary of project results
The project aimed to enhance students'' global competencies by involving them in activities related to Sustainable Development Goals. It demonstrated that a school can educate, promote global awareness, support the development of global competencies, and also inspire the resolution of real-world problems.The aim of the project was to demonstrate how school can function as an institution which prepares pupils to live in a fast
developing, globalizing world. School motivates pupils and teachers to improve the learning/teaching process, to co-operate
and share experience, to become active and concerned.
The foundation of the entire initiative consisted of three mini-projects. Two focused on teachers'' work, while one comprehensive project engaged students in promoting their development and expanding knowledge. The work on these projects occurred in project teams, employing methods suitable for each issue. Results were summarized and presented during Polish-Norwegian meetings. The exchange of experiences in the Polish-Norwegian workshops, titled "Am I a democratic teacher?", provided educators with numerous ideas for building a democratic community, creating space for student initiatives and needs, and offering tools for understanding their surrounding world. The lesson scenario development within the mini-project "Towards 21st-century education" allowed educators to expand substantive knowledge in sustainable development education and the 2030 Agenda. Lessons conducted by teachers in partner schools highlighted the importance of changing pedagogical approaches, utilizing activating methods, and fostering future skills. The mini-project "How can we make our world better?" served as inspiration for teachers and students to undertake conscious and responsible actions towards sustainable development. Students'' resulting works were remarkably diverse and interdisciplinary.
Integrating Sustainable Development Goals with existing teaching objectives introduced global awareness into the classroom, teaching the resolution of real-world problems.
Other schools'' teachers can draw inspiration from these project activities and described initiatives. Three publications were developed, widely disseminated, and utilized as teaching materials. They serve as sources of knowledge and inspiration in implementing these crucial yet less-known topics among teachers, aiming to make schools a place where globally-minded, responsible young minds are nurtured. These efforts underscore the importance of global competencies and sustainable development in understanding contemporary world issues and their impact on our daily lives.
Summary of bilateral results
The collaboration between partners capitalized on experiences and skills derived from previous long-term cooperation and international projects, including pedagogical, organizational, and methodological expertise. Workshops during the first mobility in Krakow focused on creating a safe and democratic space for student development. The second mobility saw Norwegian teachers enlightening Polish participants on the essence of education for sustainable development, its integration with the curriculum, and how to implement it in every school lesson. Polish and Norwegian teachers collaboratively developed lesson plans and projects, with observation and mutual engagement fostering inspiration through comparison of differences and similarities in their work. Remarkable creativity, coordination skills, and a commitment to achieving a sustainable school environment were demonstrated during the implementation of the mini-project "How can we make our world better?" Three joint publications resulted, serving as inspiration for developing global competencies and integrating teaching goals with Sustainable Development Goals. Those managing the website leveraged their technical knowledge and experience for a functional website, ensuring a substantive description of activities. The collaboration between schools operating in different systems and cultural circles proved highly fruitful, enabling constructive confrontation and ultimately enriching the workshop''s toolkit and broadening intellectual horizons.