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Environmental Changes for Sustainable Schools Two weeks before the start of the course I received an email from Iacopo Falciani, a teacher trainer at Europass Teacher Academy, and knew that I should take my laptop with me. Some basic information about the course and its detailed schedule was explained in his email. I knew that I could join these cultural activities while staying in Valencia:1. Guided tour city centre. 2. Valencia Card 24h (Saturday) On the first day of the Erasmus program entitled “Environmental Changes for Sustainable Schools” in Valencia, we had a welcome and introduction by [...]

The Eco-Social Approach — Insights Helsinki In the vibrant and storied city of Helsinki I attended a course with a group of teachers from all over Europe to learn more about the Finnish education system's innovative pedagogical methods and unique environmental approach. The week we spent in the country offered us an opportunity to explore how Finland integrates environmental education into its schools, fostering a generation of eco-conscious citizens. FINNISH EDUCATION MODEL No dead-ends in their education system, extensive vocational training options Core ideas: active learning, sustainable way of living, integrative teaching, school as a community, comprehensive [...]

On March 15th, we gather to commemorate the Revolution of 1848, the Hungarian War of Independence against the Habsburg monarchy, a pivotal event in our quest for independence and democratic rights. The students in grade 10 made it their goal that, in the short time they had, they would strive to make it as outstanding as possible, including songs, poems, and re-enactments of historical events to help demonstrate and provide a better understanding. Initially, their ideas were scattered, so they sought to find a central theme upon which to build their performance. This central theme was [...]

The month of February is the beginning of an exciting season that leads up to all the festivities in the world ushering in the spirit of the new year and the coming of the spring. Such is the Lunar New Year widely celebrated in Asia and here at Avicenna by our Chinese and Vietnamese students.  Grade 11 students were asked to prepare ppt presentations to show to their classmates during two specially dedicated Master Classes in 2 weeks, coming from other ethnic backgrounds how they actually celebrate it, what the most important attributes and customs are, [...]