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COMPARING EACH OTHER –KNOWING EACH OTHER
Students were comparing European Education Systems. They started by
presenting themselves, their town and school to partners. They uploaded
presentations of traditions and typical food, festivities at Christmas. They created
international teams to compare what they are doing at schools, schedules, optional
subjects, levels, etc. There were videoconferences and chat to share their
experiences.
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Motivation
Learn to learn
Digital competences
Linguistic competences in foreign language (speaking, writing, listening,
reading, vocabulary and grammar).
Information about European Education Systems
Working in teams
Accepting cultural diversity
European identity
Students worked together along the one school year.
1st term
Students presented themselves, their town and school. They made the
project's logo. They prepared and send Christmas cards by post. They also
uploaded presentations about Christmas celebrations in the different countries.
2nd term
International teams compared different aspects of Education. Each team
consisted of 2-4 students from each country and they chose one aspect of
Education to compare. They prepared a presentation about the similarities and
differences. They presented their conclusions in class, uploaded to Twinspace and
interacted through videoconference.