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Official conference opening

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Here you will find all the information you need for our event: the overall agenda and other useful materials to guide your participation and help you stay connected throughout the conference.

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Here you can find a PDF that you can save and see the agenda anytime.

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13:15–13:35 | European Perspectives on Place-Based Learning (PBL)

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13:15–13:35 | European Perspectives on Place-Based Learning (PBL)

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Introduction to the “Community as a Classroom” project

Key principles of place-based learning

The “Ladder of PBL” concept

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13:35–14:05 | The Power of Service Learning

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13:35–14:05 | The Power of Service Learning

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Speaker: Andreea Tabun - Program manager New Horizons Foundation

This session explores service learning as the culminating stage of place-based learning, where students move beyond exploration to meaningful action within their communities. It will highlight how connecting curriculum to real community needs fosters deeper engagement, responsibility, and real-world impact.

Discussion and audience Q&A

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For the smooth running of the conference, please keep the following in mind:

1. Full name on Zoom
Please make sure that the name displayed on Zoom is your full name — first name and surname — in order for us to issue the participation certificates.

2. Participation certificate
Certificates will be issued to participants who attend at least 3 hours out of the total 4 hours of the event.

3. Recording of the plenary session
The main session will be recorded so that it can later be made available to participants. Please keep this in mind throughout the meeting.

4. Microphones muted during the plenary session
For the smooth running of the main session, participants’ microphones will remain muted. During the parallel workshops, participants will be able to use their microphones for discussion and interaction.

5. Cameras on, if possible
We encourage you to keep your cameras on, if possible, in order to create a more connected and welcoming atmosphere.

6. Questions and comments in the chat
Please use the chat for relevant questions and comments. You can write your questions at any time during the session, and the moderators will address them at the appropriate moment.

7. Clear questions for speakers
If you have a question for a specific speaker, please start your message with their name or the title of the session, for example: Question for Andreea / Question for Hana. This will help us organize the Q&A session more easily.

8. Respect and balanced participation
We would like this conference to be a safe learning space, based on respect, listening, and openness. Please use respectful language and make space for others to contribute as well.

9. No separate recordings or screenshots
Please do not make separate recordings, take photos, or capture screenshots without the consent of the people involved. The plenary session is already officially recorded by the organizers.

10. Technical support
If you experience any technical difficulties, please write in the chat, and someone from the organizing team will assist you.

11. Closed captions / subtitles
You can activate the closed captions / subtitles option in Zoom, if this is useful for you. Please note that automatic transcription or translation may include small errors.

12. Timekeeping
The times in the program are approximate. We will do our best to follow the agenda, and after the break we kindly ask you to return on time for the parallel workshops.

13. Conference materials
After the event, you will receive access to a dedicated folder with resources, available presentations, and useful materials. We recommend that you save the link.

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14:05–14:40 | The Role of Collegial Support in Schools & Q&A

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14:05–14:40 | The Role of Collegial Support in Schools & Q&A

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Speaker: Hana Košťálová - Programming Director The Kellner Family Foundation

We will explore the importance of cooperation and collegial support within school teams. Hana will demonstrate how shared planning, collaborative teaching, and reflective practice can strengthen teaching quality and support the achievement of educational goals. Drawing on practical examples, the session will illustrate how building a culture of collegiality contributes to more effective and meaningful learning experiences for both teachers and students.

Discussion and audience Q&A

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14:40–15:15 | International Perspectives: PBL in Practice

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14:40–15:15 | International Perspectives: PBL in Practice

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“Community as a Classroom Across Countries”

Five teachers from across Europe share their experiences implementing place-based learning through collegial support:

Romania: Rodica Arapu – Place-Based Learning for Students with Special Educational Needs

Czechia: Eva Budínská – Creating Space for Collegial Planning and Collaborative Teaching

Slovakia: Jaroslava Žáková – Community-Based Projects

Finland: Johanna Tanskanen – Youth Engagement in Mehtimäki Area Development

Poland: Anna Foltyn-Simka – Place-Based Chemistry in Practice

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Please take a few minutes to complete the evaluation form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/feedbackconf2026. Your answers will help us improve future learning experiences and understand the impact of today’s conference.

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How to start with Place-Based Learning (PBL)

From Place-Based Learning to Service Learning (SL)

How learning about a place helps us understand global issues

Outdoor education

Multidisciplinary learning weeks and Place-Based Learning

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Community as a Classroom is a project funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ Programme, under Action KA220-SCH – Cooperation Partnerships in School Education, Grant Agreement No. 2023-1-CZ01-KA220-SCH-000165069.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are, however, those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

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Stredisko ekologicke vychovy SEVER Horni Marsov, Czech Republic

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Stredisko ekologicke vychovy SEVER Horni Marsov, Czech Republic

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The Environmental Education Centre SEVER Horní Maršov was founded in 2012. Its mission is to promote responsible attitudes toward nature, people, and the Earth through education that supports sustainable living. SEVER focuses on participation, community learning, transdisciplinarity, and experiential, real-world learning as well as place based education and climate education. The centre works mainly with schools, teachers, and educators, while also supporting other groups such as public servants, farmers, and NGOs. SEVER is actively involved in international projects, university partnerships, national school networks, and the publication of environmental education resources.

Website: www.sever.ekologickavychova.cz

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@strediskoekologickevychovy9449

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New Horizons Foundation (NHF) has over 25 years of experience in transformative education. It empowers children and young people to reach their full potential and become agents of positive change by strengthening the ecosystems around them---schools, communities, and families. The foundation supports key actors such as parents, educators, school leaders, librarians, and volunteers, and continuously tests, refines, and scales educational models nationwide. These include service-learning, outdoor and adventure education, and approaches that strengthen parent--child relationships, such as the Circle of Security method.

Website: www.noi-orizonturi.ro

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@FundațiaNoiOrizonturi

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Green Foundation (GF) is a Slovak NGO founded in 2015, working to promote sustainable development through education, biodiversity protection, and sustainable finance. Its flagship educational program, Roots & Shoots, uses service- learning to develop compassionate leadership and sustainability competencies among children, youth, and young adults. Since 2016, the program has engaged over 2,000 participants from 160 schools and universities in Slovakia. GF also implements biodiversity restoration projects and social innovation initiatives with strong regional and community impact.

Website: http://greenfoundation.eu/en

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@greenfoundation8920/featured

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ENO Schoolnet Association is a non-profit NGO based in Finland, coordinating a global network of schools and communities focused on sustainable development since 2000. Officially registered in 2009, ENO has engaged over 10,000 schools from 150 countries in environmental learning and action. Its initiatives include global campaigns such as tree planting days, climate action weeks, and environmental art competitions and happenings. ENO also organizes international conferences and gatherings like the World Summit of Students for Climate in 2019. Through strong international coordination, ENO supports schools in turning sustainability education into concrete environmental action.

Website: https://www.enoprogramme.org/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@enoprogramme

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CFG is a foundation established in 2017 that supports children and youth through innovative, technology-based education connected to social and environmental contexts. Its mission focuses on equal access to digital and 21st-century skills, especially for young people from rural areas, small towns, vulnerable families, and girls. CFG designs curricula and projects adapted to local realities, addressing sustainable development, civic engagement, and social responsibility. The foundation has implemented several large-scale educational and digital inclusion projects funded by national and European programs. In recent years, CFG has also been actively involved in humanitarian support for refugee children and families at the Polish-Belarusian and Polish-Ukrainian borders.

Website: www.cfg.edu.pl (for English: https://www.cfg.edu.pl/eng/ )

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@fundacjacodeforgreen

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Stories of successful Place Based Learning

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Stories of successful Place Based Learning

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In this playlist, you will find the videos we made as part of the project, which will help you familiarize yourself with the Place-Based Learning methodology.

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Stories of successful Place Based Learning integration

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Community as a Classroom is a project funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ Programme, under Action KA220-SCH – Cooperation Partnerships in Schoo…

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Connecting Classrooms to Communities: Inspiring Place-Based Learning Brochure

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Connecting Classrooms to Communities: Inspiring Place-Based Learning Brochure

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This brochure, “Connecting Classrooms to Communities: Inspiring Place-Based Learning,” offers ready-to-use lesson plans developed by teachers from the Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, Poland, and Finland within the Community as a Classroom project. The examples show how learning can be connected to local places, community experiences, and real-life challenges. Organized by levels of complexity, the brochure supports teachers in gradually designing meaningful, student-centered activities with community impact.

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Thanks for evrithing, it was amaizing

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Success is contingent upon several supporting factors, notably inter-departmental teacher collaboration and administrative support. The efficacy of these initiatives is further bolstered by student motivation and the strategic allocation of resources.

However, several inhibitors may arise, such as temporal limitations, logistical complexities, and a pedagogical gap regarding the planning and execution of interdisciplinary curricula.

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Thank you for organizing this event; it was a success.

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Very interesting !Thank you!

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Do you still have questions after the conference? This section is open for any questions related to the topics explored during the event: Place-Based Learning, Service Learning, collegial support, community partnerships, lesson planning, workshops, or the examples shared by our speakers and teachers.

You are warmly invited to post your questions here. The project team will collect them and provide answers until the end of May. This space is meant to support continued learning, clarify ideas from the conference, and help you reflect on how these approaches can be adapted to your own classroom, school, or community context.

This session is opened until the end of May 2026.

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Share your PBL implementation experience

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Share your PBL implementation experience

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If you decide to implement one of the Place-Based Learning lessons from the brochure in your classroom, school, or educational context, we would be very happy to hear from you. Please use this space to share short feedback about the lesson you tried, how you adapted it, what worked well, and what impact it had on your students or community.

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Here you can find the certificates - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10giLgy_zLiNWBflyrb1JyjmD8fE5gnsU?usp=share_link. Please note that certificates were issued only to participants who attended at least 3 out of the 4 hours of the event and whose names appeared correctly in Zoom.

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Here you can find the recording of the conference “The Role of Collegial Support in Place-Based Learning”:
https://youtu.be/FJV9opYwRBg

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KEY_SPEAKER_Hana Kostalova_3T A principle for effective teacher learning

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TEACHER_Rodica_Arapu_The Role of Collegial Support in Place-Based Learning

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TEACHER_Eva_Budinska_The Role of Collegial support in Place-based Learning Primary school in Jičín

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TEACHER_Eva_Budinska_The Role of Collegial support in Place-based Learning Primary school in Jičín

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WORKSHOP_RO_Andreea_Tabun_The Role of Collegial Support in Place-Based Learning

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Multumesc pentru partociparra la o activitate de elita!

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Multumesc pentru partociparra la o activitate de elita!