The project was another step toward bridging formal and non-formal education. By directly developing teachers’ competences in the area of competence-based learning and non-formal education, we brought these principles into classroom practice. Our aim was for teachers to focus less on teaching subjects as isolated content and more on developing 21st-century competences. We wanted them to be more creative and to use the potential of peer learning among students in the classroom.
We decided to apply for this project because we noticed that many teachers are interested in changing their teaching methods, but lack the support and tools to do so. In formal education, the focus is often placed primarily on knowledge, while the development of skills and attitudes remains neglected. At the same time, principles of non-formal education, which could significantly contribute to the development of pupils' competences, are rarely used. We also identified the need to help teachers individualize their teaching, work with different learning styles, and implement more interactive and meaningful approaches. Our aim was to create a safe space for teachers to practically try out new methods, connect their teaching practice with a competence framework, and support the implementation of changes in classrooms that have a real impact on students' learning.