We wanted to understand that cultural diversity is a richness and not a weakness in a globalized world. Besides, it made us think about our own cultural identity and get to know project partners cultural identity. Apart from that, it let us raise the awareness of the importance of learning English as a language of communication in the world at the same time we improved our language proficiency. The overall process enabled the teachers to distribute the knowledge and experience, advise colleagues and help form a successful, integral, sustainable school politics. We want to connect the on-going and future formal and informal national and international projects in a way to strive towards the development and the vision which might affect the quality of work, learning and teaching, bring new possibilities for professional career, increase motivation and integration of pupils, parents and local community.
The courses “Structured Educational Visit to Schools/Institutes & Training Seminar” has implemented a number of key activities: 1. School visits brought the knowledge of organization system, the way of leading classroom and lessons, we shared those information with our school staff. 2. Seminars and workshops led to explore specific aspects of the Education System and culture of the country in an enjoyable environment, within a wide range of areas of study such as history, geography, archaeology, literature, education, society, etc. 3. Cultural exchanges and professional presentations: The programme gave time and opportunity for participants to discuss a wide range of professional issues and exchange of expertise. The participants had opportunities to deliver presentations on a variety of educational themes such as Icelandic education system, their institution, their town, their country, their ideas about future Erasmus+ projects.