Learn Outside, Smile, and Shine
▶Summary
Increase student engagement by 20% as measured by student feedback and academic performance within 6 months of implementing outdoor learning strategies. Improve communication and socialization ski...
▶Objectives
Increase student engagement by 20% as measured by student feedback and academic performance within 6 months of implementing outdoor learning strategies. Improve communication and socialization skills of at least 80% of students, as assessed through teacher evaluations and peer feedback by the end of the project. Enhance students' observation and critical thinking skills related to cultural heritage and sustainability, with 90% of students demonstrating these skills in project activities, measure
▶Activities
We will organize five transnational meetings, each with a specific theme and clear schedule and responsibilities for each school partner. Problem-solving and critical thinking (7-10.10.2025, GR), ICT and Outdoor Teaching and Learning (3-6.03.2026, MK), Cooperation and traditional outdoor games (18-21.05.2026, RO), Inclusion, Tolerance, and Outdoor Activities (6-9 Oct.10, LT), Let's learn about traditional games (15-17.02.2027, Virtual activity), Moving the Classroom Otdoor (10-14.05.2025, IT).
▶Impact
Intangible outcomes: Teachers will improve their teaching methods in outdoor activities and create transdisciplinary lesson plans centered on the students' socio-emotional development. Tangible outcomes: ebook Outdoor Learning (approaches, activities, evaluation tools); lesson plans on socio-emotional learning and environmental Education; Storyjumper of each mobility; ebook of outdoor games for Inclusion; website, a Facebook page, and a blog, newspaper articles, optional curriculum.