Upper School - a place for self-development

1. Establish a robust network of secondary education teachers across Europe to explore effective teaching and learning methods that integrate well-being and holistic development. 2. Enhancing Teac...

1. Establish a robust network of secondary education teachers across Europe to explore effective teaching and learning methods that integrate well-being and holistic development. 2. Enhancing Teacher Training Support continuous professional development for teachers through school visits and online meetings, providing innovative pedagogical strategies and assessment methods. 3. Innovative Teaching and Assessment: Develop and promote personalized and dialogic learning methods to foster intrinsic motivation, student engagement, and holistic well-being. 4. Addressing Learning Disadvantages: Tackle issues related to learning disadvantages and early school leaving by developing teaching approaches that align with students' interests and needs. 5. Promoting Well-being and Resilience: Enhance student well-being and resilience using principles from salutogenic theory, balancing academic achievement with personal development. 6. International Collaboration: Facilitate international collaboration among educators to share best practices and innovative approaches. 7. Educational Resources: Develop online courses and resources accessible through the Elewa platform to support teachers in implementing effective teaching methods.

1. Organized 5 free online meetings throughout the school year. - Topics included youth pedagogy, learning experiences, artistic teaching methods, student engagement, and inclusive assessment. - Featured keynote speakers such as M.Rawson, A.Nudiens, G.Biesta, C.Kaliks, and U.Sievers. - Facilitated discussions, exchanges, and dialogues among participants. 2. Conducted 2 live meetings for Partners in Ostrava and Adazi to plan and work on project activities, focused on self-development in upper schools and student motivation. 3. Development of Educational Resources - created and shared materials, including handouts, graphic recordings, and videos from meetings, accessible through the ELEWA e-learning platform. 4. Interactive Platforms: - Utilized tools like Padlet for collaborative workspaces and sharing ideas. - Engaged participants through Google Jamboard for session evaluations and interactive activities. 5. Student Involvement: - Included the voices of students in discussions, particularly in meetings focused on their needs and experiences. - Encouraged student participation in various subject groups during online sessions. 6. Published findings and best practices on the UPSWE, ECSWE and school's websites.

Concrete Outputs and Results of the UPSWE Project: 1. Educational Resources: Created teaching materials, handouts, graphic recordings, and videos, accessible via the ELEWA e-learning platform. 2. Online Meetings: Conducted five online meetings with topics on youth pedagogy and inclusive assessment, featuring experts like Martyn Rawson and Gert Biesta. 3. Live Meetings: Held live meetings in Ostrava and Adazi, focusing on planning, self-development in upper schools, and student motivation. 4. Collaborative Tools: Used Padlet and Google Jamboard for interactive and collaborative work, engaging participants in sharing ideas. 5. Student Engagement: Involved students in discussions, ensuring their perspectives shaped educational practices. 6. Dissemination: Published findings and session recordings on the UPSWE and ELEWA websites, widely disseminating materials. 7. Teacher Training: Enhanced teachers' skills through training programs and ongoing professional development. 8. European Network: Established a European network of secondary education teachers for continuous collaboration. 9. Feedback and Evaluation: Collected feedback and discussions to refine and improve project activities.