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Last but hopefully not least. This was course number 6 during my career with some of them being the worst ever and some memorable ones. This course belongs to those 5☆ categories. I had feeling that we were in very professional hands during the program and the given setting was perfect, a really classroom with open door. All the participants brought some extra value and I am happy have experinced and new comers in the field of international school activities. Trips were organized and there was some time organize thoughts. If I had to suggest something new, maybe choosing early days or late afternoons differently, but as traffic is what it is... And don't put us in the best restaurant first day: no other place comes close to that family restaurant. And you notice that late in Sainte-Anne night, hah hah.

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This course was an experience, I won’t ever forget. If you get chance to come again you are the luckiest one.😉 Learning surroundings changed everyday like our topics and discussions. I enjoyed every moment. I got many new ideas to take with me back home. The course strengthened my own idea about what kind of internationalization there already is at my school and what could be done in future.

Thank you Rita for being there in Guadeloupe and organizing these unique courses. And thank to my course fellows for creating the best possible atmosphere.

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I must admit that it’s been one of the most memorable courses I have ever participated in since I feel that I have changed as a person. I enjoyed it very much since it has  been very well organised and the course lecturer Rita made thorough preparations before it and sent us all the necessary material including the course programme and even gave us some preparatory work to do in advance before the course since we had to write two desciptions. Also, it has been well-balanced, that means the theoretical part of the day was always followed by the practical one. I do believe thatthe course is really suitable for the teachers of all subjects since the topics the course includes covers the main global issues of the world people face today as well as the local issues every country faces with. Especially, it is relevant for the language, geography teachers and school administration. I strongly feel that the positive points of the course have been: firstly,  the lecturer of the course Rita who is very professional in what she is doing, a broad and open minded person, very warm- hearted, positive and tolerant as well. The next benefit was the course activities which were very well and thoroughly thought and every day were held in different, even extraodinary locations like on the small island or in the rainforest etc. Just  accept the challenges the course offers and enjoy it to the fullest!

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This course was nice experience for me. The program of this course is well structured. The activities have been well thought out as well. In my opinion, this course "A classroom with a door to the world" is suitable for all subject teachers, especially, for the school headmasters. The strengths of the couse are: the detailed presentation of the course material, great management, the positive attitude throughout the whole course. I have discovered new ways to develop my creativity and improved my English skills. Thank you so much, Rita, for this unforgettable experience!

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“A Classroom with a Door to the World”

This is our school’s first mobility and my own, as well. Before coming here, you read the course program in detail, you contact the coordinator to get as much information as possible, you prepare your mind for something new. However, I would have never imagined that these days in La Guadeloupe would offer me so much, both from the educational and the personal point of view.

Our school is still inexperienced as regards international policy. When we applied for this mobility we thought it would be a good beginning to learn how to open to Europe, how to help our students become global citizens.

I go back to Spain with my suitcase full of knowledge, experiences, ideas and motivation. I hope this motivation will move others to participate in the Erasmus+ programme and help our students consider languages and travelling an exceptional option to become better citizens.

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When I applied for the course I didn't really have an idea what we we were going to do in "A classroom with a door to the world". Then I experienced this well-structured course with a different classroom every day. We started with our own identity (my name, typical food ...) and we literally went to "the end of the world" (Pointe aux Châteaux). I've learned to give importance to the little things and to live with the nature. I've managed to achieve apparently stupid little things like sleeping at night. From a (geographic) distance I can see things clearer now. I really enjoyed working in an international group, speaking and writing in English and French every day. Thank you Rita!

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A Classroom With a Door to the World. When I applied to this course I could not imagine all the knowledge and experience I had a chance to get.
Starting from the first day. Theory about identity and internationalisation. I never thought these two concepts are so connected. When we come together with other nationalities we start with a look from ourselves. Our personal and national identity. It made me think a lot that we do not born with national identity, we learn it. During the Global citizen sessions I learned what does it mean to be a global citizen. Nowadays, global perspectives are connected with international learning. I learned about global themes for international learning, such as identity and belonging, sustainable living, conflict and peace, fairness equality and rights and responsibilities. International learning gives valuable lessons for both teachers and students. Because with international learning we can develop global citizenship skills, such as empathy, conflict resolution, creative and critical thinking, collaborating.
During the course I got knowledge and practical experience about international work audit in our school, also I had a chance to write an international policy and a project plan. These skills will help me to start my own international project in my school.
In addition to knowledge I learned during the course, I also had an amazing culture experience in Guadeloupe. I learned about history of Guadaloupe when we were in a museum in Pointe-a-Pitre. I learned how to play Gwo Ka. I saw the amazing wildlife in the boat trip to the Grand Cul-de-Sac Marin lagoon which is an exceptional natural reserve, classified World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. I learned about the coral barrier and mangroves. This cultural experience supplemented with theorical knowledge and a lots of  practical activities improved my self awareness, creative thinking, communicating and collaborating skills. It gave me courage to take action, improved my English skills and digital competences as well.
For me this course and time in Guadeloupe associates with the qoute Once in a lifetime experience.

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During this course I learned that Lentiz Maasland vmbo is already doing a lot of internationalization.  The course has given me new insights and possibilities to expand internationalization and make it more visible in our school.
My wish is to realize an exchange with local secondary education.

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The course has learned me a lot of things:

It is important that you are aware of 'who am I as a person, who am I within the nation, who am I in the world'. Knowing where you come from and what your homebase is allows you to be more creative.

Always approach someone (from another culture) with respect, openness and kindness, it always makes the world a better place.

Personal motivation is the most important element if you want a project to succeed.

Music is the universal language of mankind". Playing the Gwo Ka together we’ve had a lot of beautiful conversations with each other.

Taking small steps is the beginning of big changes.

The smallest things give you the best ideas for a project. Be creative and think out of the box.

During the course I learned that we, as a school, are not doing so badly when it comes to internationalization. After listening to the other teachers, I think it would be very nice to be able to visit them at their schools. That way we can learn even more from each other and include our students in the experience.

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During this course I learned that as a school we are very active internationally . We have done several Erasmus plus projects and we als have our contacts with a school in Gambia. I hope that in the future we will also have contacts with a secondary school in Guadeloupe.  I think that this is a very beautiful island with a very rich culture.  I think that it would be an enrichment for our pupils.

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It always amazes me how much there is in the world and how little we know about it! Even though this is my 27th session of this course I always learn new information about the topics we discuss, places we visit, experiences we engage in. With a deeper learning comes deeper understanding and the greater sense of purposefulness  in life.
Chinese teachings describe life as water - soft, fluid, malleable, filling every little crevice perfectly, taking the shape of every vessel it enters and still so strong and powerful that it cuts through the hardest stone. I would love to learn to be like water - learn from the past, live in the moment, see the bright vision of the future. Not only for me, but for all the teachers in the word.