The aim of the project was to raise qualifications of the staff (completing the vocational courses) and to give them the educational dimension by means of Europass certificates. It was connected with the increase of creativity and using the school technological facilities. It also involved introducing innovations in terms of the subjects taught by the participants of mobilities. The participants of the project shared the knowledge and experience gained during the courses with other teachers. Teachers and students: 1. used ICT tools for self-studying, preparing materials for the lessons and projects 2. developed their language competences for everyday communication and expanded professional vocabulary within the subject 3. were able to evaluate their work thanks to the tools which were available online 4. used CLIL method for multi-subject teaching 5. are ready for international cooperation in terms of Erasmus+ project in which we are presently participating (KA 2021-1-ES01-K2020-SCH-000029752) Our target was to create conditions to develop independence, creativity and innovation both for our students and teachers.
The implementation of the project addressed the current needs of the school staff in the field of improving digital competences, knowledge of English as well as introducing into school curricullum CLIL teaching. These stemmed from: a. national reforms of Polish education system extended primary education up to the age of 15 and caused migrations of teachers from other types of schools who had to adapt to the new teaching environment. b. Location of the school next to a large city center (Lublin) and competing with other schools in terms of the educational offer. In the face of the demographic decline, this has become extremely important. c. Providing the school with modern digital equipment and the needs of its operation and use by teachers during classes. d. Inclusion of digital competences among the key competences recommended by MEiN (Ministry of Education) , especially searching, selecting and processing information. e. The need to communicate and form partnership with UE institutions, use of international platforms and services, and prepare young people for student exchanges and implementation of international educational, cultural and integration programs in the future.