The given project aimed at the following: - further the professional growth of the personnel - maintain and boost the advanced level of foreign languages among the teachers of the department of the foreign languages as well as other subject teachers - provide necessary up-to-date know-how necessary for the changes in the curriculum of the English-specialised classes - provide necessary know-how for designing new, innovative CLIL courses across the curriculum in the basic school. - introduce new, innovative methods using the latest IT tools and apps at all school levels. - maintain a positive, whole-school atmosphere among the whole school body - expand the teaching professionals' knowledge of teaching such important skills for the 21st century as critical thinking,creativity and project-based learning. - provide insight into more effective methods of student centered learning - network and exchange best practices with partner schools and teachers across Europe - establish new contacts for future professional and/or student cooperation
The learning outcomes and quality standards for teachers defined both in the development plan of Tallinn 21st School and the letter of commitment for Elos Schools foresee consistent progress in professional growth and European andinternational orientation of the teaching staff. The project was carried by the need to pursue the teachers' purposeful professional learning not only in their direct subject or methodology related matter but also in more general fields of education such as maintaining positive work/study environment, creativity, cultural awareness, IT skills, CLIL, project and problem- based learning and providing skills for the 21st century. Educators for Educators" has long been an integral part of the in-service training module in Tallinn 21st School. Hosting on average visits of 2-3 international delegations of educators of all levels every week, it has become clear that it is an advantage to know their visitors' background in order to explain the specifics of Estonian educational system better. Also, subject teachers need to boost their confidence to use English more naturally and welcome foreign visitors to their every-day classes.