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After long preparations, AIC launched its programme of visits to the Library of the Hungarian Parliament in mid-February 2023. Our first group of nine high school students and three teachers set off after their lessons to visit the 150-year-old, grandiose library, where they were given a half-hour summary on books on Hungarian and international law, political science, history, their lending facilities, a brief history of the library, and then a memorable walk in a place in an atmosphere that could provide a quality learning environment for some of our high school students after they turn 18. From the [...]

Avicenna high school students from grade 10 visited the Metropolitan Ervin Szabó Library this week. It has been not only a long-cherished goal of the Literature teachers but all of the others to show our teenage students sophisticated learning facilities in the heart of Budapest within an outstanding building, which used to be a Palace (Wenckheim Palace) owned by an aristocrat family in the XIX. century. The library itself started to operate in 1904. The richly ornamented iron gates from the street made us anticipate the magnificent interior of the mainly baroque building. Having loaded the lockers with [...]

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 [...]