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Planning your Erasmus+ project

Planning an Erasmus+ project is an exciting and challenging process that requires careful consideration and preparation.

Here are some essential tips to follow when planning an Erasmus+ project for your school:

Tips for getting started

Establishing a supportive environment within the school is crucial for the success of an Erasmus+ project. This involves fostering a culture of openness, cooperation, and intercultural awareness within the school community. By cultivating an environment that values international collaboration, teachers, students, and staff will be more motivated to participate actively and contribute effectively to the project’s objectives.

SET UP A TEAM THAT WILL WORK ON THE SCHOOL'S INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND WHERE THE MEMBERS REPRESENT DIFFERENT ROLES AND INTERESTS

 

  1. Identify team members: Select individuals from various departments or areas within the school who have a genuine interest in internationalization. This can include teachers, administrators, counselors.
  2. Diverse skill sets: Ensure that the team members possess a range of skills and expertise that align with the goals of the international activities. 
  3. Define roles and responsibilities: Clearly outline the responsibilities and expectations for each team member. This will help ensure accountability and effective collaboration within the team.

MAKE SURE THAT THE SCHOOL LEADER IS ACTIVE IN THE INTERNATIONAL WORK BY MAKING THEM PART OF THIS GROUP

  1. Foster leadership commitment: Engage the school leader in the planning and decision-making processes related to international activities. Emphasize the importance of their active involvement and support.
  2. Designate a leadership role: Encourage the school leader to assume a specific role within the team, such as a project sponsor or an advocate for international initiatives. This will help create a shared vision and demonstrate the school's commitment to internationalization.

FOCUS ON THE NEEDS OF YOUR SCHOOL AND NOT ON WHICH ACTIVITIES YOU WANT TO DO AND COUNTRIES YOU WANT TO VISIT

  1. Conduct the self-assessment analysis: Evaluate the current state of internationalization within the school. Identify the specific needs, priorities, and challenges that the school wishes to address through international activities.
  2. Align activities with goals: Based on the self-assessment process carried out by the school, develop the internationalisation strategy that aligns international activities with the school's goals and aspirations. This will ensure that the chosen activities are meaningful and beneficial to the school community.

INVEST TIME IN ENGAGING THE ENTIRE SCHOOL IN INTERNATIONAL WORK

  1. Raise awareness: Organize informational sessions, workshops, or presentations to educate the school community about the importance and benefits of internationalization. Highlight how international activities can enhance teaching and learning, promote cultural understanding, and offer new opportunities for pupils and students.
  2. Foster participation: Encourage staff, pupils/students, and parents to actively engage in international work. 
  3. Collaborative projects: Promote cross-curricular collaboration and interdisciplinary projects that incorporate international perspectives. Encourage teachers to integrate global themes into their lesson plans, fostering international awareness throughout the curriculum.

By following these steps, your school can lay a strong foundation for planning and implementing an Erasmus+ project or any other international activities while ensuring active engagement and support from the school leader and the entire school community.

How to find project partners?

When searching and selecting partners for Erasmus+ projects, schools should consider several important factors to ensure a successful collaboration. 

Here are some tips to guide the process!

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How to define roles when formulating?

When defining roles between partners for an Erasmus+ project, it is important to establish clear responsibilities and ensure effective collaboration. 

Here are some steps you can follow to define roles effectively:

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