During my Erasmus+ job shadowing experience at St John Baptist Church Primary and Kindergarten School in Partizánske, Slovakia, I observed how literacy and numeracy were taught through engaging, hands-on methods. Phonological awareness activities were integrated into playful learning, helping students build strong reading foundations while also fostering confidence and social connections. In numeracy, conceptual…
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During my Erasmus+ job shadowing opportunity at St John Baptist Church Primary and Kindergarten School in Partizanske, Slovakia, I gained valuable insights into different educational approaches, particularly in mathematics and early childhood education. The Hejny method, which focuses on conceptual understanding and discovery-based learning, closely aligns with the CPA approach that I promote among educators…
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Participating in the Erasmus+ mobility program was an incredibly enriching experience for me asan Educational Psychologist. The hosting school in Partizanske was exceptionally welcoming andeager to share their educational practices. Observing innovative teaching methods in literacy andnumeracy across different year groups provided valuable insights that I can now share withteachers to enhance student learning. One…
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This amazing opportunity to receive training in the Montessori approach and observe a Montessori early years setting gave me a fascinating glimpse into a child-centred approach to literacy. In this unique educational environment, children are encouraged to explore language progressively at their own pace, using tactile materials like sandpaper letters, movable alphabets, and phonetic objects.…
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The Form 3 students at Sacred Heart Minor Seminary Gozo, who had no prior experience with Erasmus+ projects, were given the chance to hear firsthand accounts from other students and staff about the benefits of Erasmus+. Erasmus+: Enriching lives, opening minds. #ErasmusDay
Recently, I attended a fifteen-hour course in Budapest as part of an Erasmus Project called Integrating AI in the Classroom with Critical Thinking. I had never used AI before and hardly knew anything about it. However, this course was very beneficial and fruitful. Every day the lecturer exposed us to different tools of how to…
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Participating in this training course was a very rewarding experience that greatly expanded my knowledge and skills in using AI tools in the classroom. I was introduced to various websites beyond ChatGPT, such as Claude, Gemini, Magic School, and Padlet, which broadened my understanding of how AI can support innovative teaching methods. I learned how…
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I am an ICT teacher at St. Joseph Junior School in Sliema, and I recently attended a three-day seminar in Budapest focused on the application of artificial intelligence in education. This experience proved to be highly enriching, allowing me to deepen my understanding of AI technologies.On the first day, I explored various chatbots that…
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During my Erasmus training course in Budapest I learnt about basic AI Concepts, prompt engineering and activities related to higher order thinking. I also learnt how to create content texts, images, audio and video using AI Tools. I was also introduced to using AI for assessment and differentiation. The different tools will surely help me…
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The Erasmus course “Integrating AI in the Classroom with Critical Thinking” in Budapest was excellent. Our lecturer, Ms Rita Divéki, demonstrated professionalism and expertise, delivering interactive and practical lessons over three intensive days. Her hands-on approach made the content more engaging and easier to grasp We explored various AI tools, with Claude, Gamma, Magic…
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