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The aim of participation in this type of program for teachers is to get to know all the details about the educational system in the host country and can compare it with theirs in their home country. Moreover, it is an opportunity to apply and share their experience related to education in an international context, build new partnerships and create inspiring and useful cooperation networks, allowing for further professional and personal development. The participants will be able to meet foreign students and teachers, talk to them, observe the classes, learn about their teaching methodologies, and compare the facilities and specific equipment [...]

From 13 to 17 of May I attended my first job shadowing activity in Romania. I traveled to Sfântu Gheorghe and joined the teaching staff for a week. I joined a lot of Hungarian Grammar and Literature and some History lessons. During my classroom visits I received insights into the hard work of the teachers of this high school. I had learnt a new aspect of the teaching of Hungarian literature in a special situation such as the Hungarians are in Romania. I also attended all school events during the week, for example the “introduce your school” exhibition in the main [...]

Introduction In May 2024, I had the opportunity to participate in a job shadowing program at Staffelsee Gymnasium in the town of Murnau, Germany, as part of the Erasmus program. The aim of this program was to gain insight into the German educational system, learn about local pedagogical methods, and study the innovative techniques employed by German teachers in their daily teaching activities. Below, I provide a detailed account of what I learned and the experiences I gained during this professional visit. Educational System and Pedagogical Approaches During my time at Staffelsee Gymnasium, I had the opportunity to learn about the [...]

The Newark School organized and shared the timetable of the science teachers, Mr. Mattia and Ms. Priya, before my arrival so I would know which classes I would be attending during my mobility. As preparation before mobility, I made sure that I have my flight tickets and accommodation booked on the right time to be able to attend the school on a full schedule. Also, travel insurance was purchased to cover the time I was on flight and abroad. I also made sure to have my contact cards with me to share it with other teachers from other countries and also [...]

As the Erasmus coordinator at my school the AIC, I couldn’t do without this novel experience to try myself to teach at another EU high school. I picked a partner school with which we have been in close cooperation with over the last 3 years, ever since we started our Erasmus programmes at AIC. Beside being the principal, I am also a Biology teacher, so I took advantage of both and planned my activities at the Istituto Omnicomprensivo Dante Alighierei accordingly. I knew the school itself as I have taken and sent groups of students for Avicenna and also colleagues for [...]