CHOPIN - language learning in sCHools: Preferably Immersive and billiNgual

We intended to illustrate the vast possibilities for practical and pragmatic education in the 21st century. By demonstrating how VR and CLIL can be utilized to explore European history and traditi...

We intended to illustrate the vast possibilities for practical and pragmatic education in the 21st century. By demonstrating how VR and CLIL can be utilized to explore European history and traditions, we aimed to showcase the potential of these methods in engaging and educating students effectively. Furthermore, we hoped that our solutions would not be limited to Poland and Cyprus but would resonate with educators in other EU member states due to their universal themes. We aspired for our project to serve as a catalyst for innovation and collaboration across Europe, fostering a shared understanding of European history and culture among students and educators alike. In essence, we aimed to empower students and teachers with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of the modern world, fostering a sense of European identity and citizenship while breaking down barriers to education and opportunity. Through collaboration and innovation, we aimed to shape a more inclusive and interconnected future for all. We aimed to demonstrate the pragmatic dimension of learning English as a tool for discovering more about the history and culture of EU. Additionally, we sought to encourage teachers to adopt bilingual solutions.

Establishment of project teams in partner countries, Creation of a project team on the Teams platform, Inviting teachers from the Świętokrzyskie region to complete a questionnaire and participate in the project,. Organising 10 workshops for a total of almost 100 teachers, including: Rural: T. Kosciuszko Primary School in Niziny; Urban: M. Rej Community School Complex in Kielce. Training for ŚCDN staff in the development of bilingual scenarios and CLIL methodology. Development of articles: "CHOPIN - language learning in schools". Participation in monthly project meetings International meeting in Limassol, Cyprus, International meeting in Kielce, Poland, Promotion of the project at: - Świętokrzyskie Congress of Bilingual Kindergartens on 23 March 2023, - Online Conference - Principal at the beginning of the school year 23/24, - IV Congress of Bilingualism - 23 October 2023, Keeping information updated on social media and websites, Organisation of an international training workshop for teachers on 8-10 November 2023 at ŚCDN in Kielce with Cypriot partner C.P. SERV LIMITED.

Organised: 15 online project meetings, 2 international meetings, Developed: project logo; project website Facebook funpage, promotion and evaluation plan, method guide (en, gr, ang translation), quality plan, pedagogical guidelines for the project, 3 EU-themed bilingual lesson plans adapted to the 3 educational levels (pl, gr, ang translation), 5 educational videos promoting virtual bilingualism based on the partner countries (pl, gr, ang translation), a guide on how to display VR broadcasts on screen, a guide on uploading APKs to Oculus. a needs diagnosis report indicating the professional development needs of teachers of all types of schools and levels of education. evaluation report on the dissemination activities of the bilingual scenarios and the VR application developed as part of the project VR application adapted to CLIL scenarios, offering 3 quizzes on 3 educational levels, dedicated to the topic of EU member states. Europasses for participants in international meetings. Kits to promote the project: bottle+ folder+ loudspeaker etc. 2 articles were published in the local press and one in a post-conference publication on modern educational trends.