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We had a wonderful time at your school and came back with many great impressions. Thank you for letting us visit so many classes and see such a variety of lessons. We also really enjoyed the school field trip to Hämeenlinna. Thank you very much for your hospitality. We felt very welcome and are already looking forward to see you in Munich.

Christina and Nina

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We had such a lovely trip to Lapijoen Koulu! 💙 The sweetest new colleagues gave us the warmest welcome, and we felt right at home. We came back full of ideas – from decorating our school with Erasmus touches, to new ways of teaching computer skills and practicing English conversations. And of course, we also got introduced to the magic of the Finnish sauna 😉✨ We’re already looking forward to seeing you again – and next time bringing our students along!

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Ilgakiemio mokykla-darzelis, k, Pajiesio gatvė, Ilgakiemis, Kaunas District Municipality

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This mobility helped to have a glimpse at the Finnish education system and to have an opportunity to experience it in Lapijoen Koulu, Eurajoki. The engagement of students and teachers during classes, mutual respect, concentration, catering for all needs, well-equipped classrooms, a fantastic woodwork class, big sports and event hall, lots of outdoor time with games or simply enjoying fresh countryside air - these are just a few things to mention. Relaxed and calm attitude, flexibility in every situation. Thanks for sharing and welcome to our school in Lithuania. Jolanta, Ugnė, Reda

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Mūsų filosofija: atsakomybė, kokybė, novatoriškumas, sumanumas, sėkmė!

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Seixal International School, Rua Doutor Luis Varela Cid, Fernão Ferro

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Seixal International School, Rua Doutor Luis Varela Cid, Fernão Ferro, Portugal

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Seixal International School, Rua Doutor Luis Varela Cid, Fernão Ferro, Portugal

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On-the-Job Training: Finland, November 2024

During our time in Finland, we participated in the Erasmus+ job-shadowing program, providing us an excellent opportunity to gain insights into their education system and culture. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by teachers and students who made us feel at ease and guided us through every step of our visit. Their kindness and willingness to share made our experience truly wonderful and unforgettable.

Key Experiences and Impact:

1. Cultural Awareness
The hospitality of Finnish teachers and students gave us a firsthand understanding of their respect, participation, and cooperation values. We observed how these principles were reflected in their learning practices and school culture.

2. Linguistic Growth
Using English daily in various contexts helped us improve our language skills and confidence. Learning basic Finnish phrases also deepened our understanding of the culture and highlighted the importance of promoting diversity in communication.

3. Innovative Educational Practices
Attending lessons in Finnish, mathematics, arts and crafts, and English allowed us to discover new teaching methods. We were inspired by the practical, hands-on activities and how they were effectively integrated into the curriculum for middle school students.

4. Exceptional Hospitality
Teachers and students went out of their way to include us and explain their school activities. Their friendly guidance and thoughtful explanations made our visit both enjoyable and highly informative.

5. Experiential Learning
Workshops and activities, such as cooking and math competitions, demonstrated the importance of practical, hands-on learning. These experiences emphasized the value of fostering creativity and problem-solving skills in the classroom.

6. Inspiration from the Mobile Library
Visiting the mobile library was particularly inspiring. This innovative approach to providing educational resources showcased a commitment to inclusion and accessibility, offering us ideas for potential projects in our own community.

7. Broader Perspectives
Our time in Finland broadened our perspective on education. Observing their innovative, student-centered approach encouraged us to reflect on our practices and consider ways to make our teaching more flexible, creative, and engaging.

Reflection

Finnish teachers' and students' enthusiasm and support made our experience truly special. Their commitment to creating an open and inclusive environment inspired us to think differently about education and impacted our professional practices. We returned home with valuable ideas and a renewed determination to foster inclusive and high-quality education in our schools.

Sonia & Laura

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✨This job shadowing was full of amazing experiences. We met wonderful and experienced colleagues from Lapijoen koulu in Eurajoki and their great pupils. They were pleased a lot to receive the letters from Czech 🇨🇿 students. We tested how well the real woollen socks 🧦 can slide. We tasted delicious sausages cooked on fire 🔥 in the middle of the forest 🌳, and the atmosphere of Finnish 🇫🇮 Hockey 🏑 League as well and much more. We enjoyed those five unforgettable days full of inspiration. Looking forward to have this lifetime again. Highly recommended 👏

🫶🏻Best wishes,

School of Dr. Edward Benesh, Prague- Čakovice, the Czech Republic 🙂

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We are three teachers from Slovenia and we had a great Job shadowing week at Lapijoen koulu, Eurajoki school. Our visit lasted from 13th of May to 17th of May.

In those five days we really had a great time. The teachers were incredible, they have opened their classrooms and we could participate their classes and learned about new methods of teaching. We also had many trips, learned a lot about Eurajoki and its surroundings.

We spent the whole last day in the forest, where children were learning about nature and we also had a real picnic in the forest. Everything was great and amazing.

Thank you all for everything,

Brigita, Valerija and Mojca

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Our visit to the school turned out to be extremely interesting. We had the opportunity to observe lessons and talk to teachers about educational topics and more. Students in a Finnish school are extremely independent, disciplined and focused on contact with nature. Children can cooperate wonderfully with each other. We were most impressed by the wood workshops and plant planting lessons. Minna and her team surrounded us with care, warmth and positive vibes. We are extremely grateful that we could come to you from Poland and take part in this experience. Thank you so much! Ola &Zuzia

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Job shadowing May 2019

We had a wonderful job shadowing experience for five days in the pretty little school of Lapijoen. The school is based in a charming, more than a century old building in Eurajoki, a small rural community.

From the start, we felt at ease thanks to the very warm welcome we received from both the staff and the students. During the week spent at Lapijoen Koulu, we were able to interact with teachers and compare our practices.

We both teach English in a Middle School and we were amazed by the level attained by Finnish students and we were more than willing to learn anything that could help us improve our students' level. Lapijoen Koulu teachers were very helpful and eager tho share information with us.

We enjoyed discussing with the pupils and taking a walk in the forest or in Rauma with them, watching them interact both in the classroom and outside the classroom.

All in all, we had an extraordinary human and professional experience at Lapijoen and we would recommend any teacher willing to learn more about the Finnish way of doing things to go and visit them.

Thank you Lapijoen Koulu for this unforgettable and enriching experience!

Corine and Jean-Paul DUPUY

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Our first Erasmus experience!!, and it was unforgettable both, on a personal and professional level. At all times we felt very supported, welcomed and guided in our Erasmus adventure.

This visit served to motivate us with the use of new technologies, starting to work in our center with programs and applications that we learned during our visit, like all the activities that we work with them in their beautiful forests, we have transferred them to our beach by creating hilarious escape rooms, thus fulfilling the main objectives of the Eramus+ Project.

The stay at the school was incredible, being able to share very special moments with students and teachers.

Unique and unrepeatable experience that we will never forget.

A million thanks!!

J. Arturo Almansa / Mercedes Gutiérrez

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Ecole primaire d'application Tour Magne, Rue Rouget de Lisle, Nîmes

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Ecole primaire d'application Tour Magne, Rue Rouget de Lisle, Nîmes

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Ecole primaire d'application Tour Magne, Rue Rouget de Lisle, Nîmes

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Job Shadowing - February 2024

The Lapijoen school is a small school that looks like ours but in the famous Finnish education system. We couldn't wait to discover it and this trip exceeded our expectations!

We were received with some students from our school for a week of activities organized around the theme History-Nature-Future

Here are some points that caught our attention during the Job Shadowing and that we would like to take with us in our suitcases:

Student autonomy. During learning times and during break times, students are encouraged to make choices and take responsibility.

Importance of outdoor activities. We participated in outdoor sports activities like skating and hiking. But we also attended outdoor learning sessions about environment or history.

Importance of manual activities. The school has a dedicated room and manual activities are strongly present during learning times.

Attention paid to the well-being of students. The class sizes, the seating, the equipment used, many things are put in place to improve classroom climate and well-being of both students and teachers.

This week of exchange is a unforgettable memory, for us and for our students. Thank you very much to the entire school team who received us with great kindness and availability.

And also a big thank you to the families who were wonderful with our students whom they welcomed into their homes.

Natacha Mangin et Marjorie Keraudy

Primary School teachers - Ecole Tour Magne - Nîmes - France

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Job shadowing - April 2023

The experience was wonderful not only on a professional level but also on a personal level. We felt supported at all times, we discovered a rural school like ours that has experience in international projects and eager to teach and share with others. We felt free to see their classes, we have eaten together our partners and students, we even have taught a workshop about coding...

To our school, this visit has made a clear change. We broadened our internacional contacts, we acquired and applied some models to our school about methodologies, outdoor learning, spaces in the classroom and specially about the use of new technologies.

You are a great example of community, of hospitality and a gret value for Erasmus program.

There are so many good things and so many good moments that won't feet in the text.

Thank you Minna Mary and all the school staff for making us feel at home.

Pablo Díaz - Alberto Aguado

CRA Maestro Emilio Alonso - León -Spain

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Our school

Lapijoen koulu

Eurajoki, FINLAND

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