The first partner meeting of the EMstep project, funded by the Erasmus+ programme, took place between 2nd and 6th September 2024 in Svishtov, Bulgaria.
The project was aimed at empowering teachers for the social inclusion of vulnerable groups of pupils through their professional development using various methods. The introductory meeting took place at D. A. Tsenov University in Svishtov, where all project partners met. The composition included coordinators from Ege University – Turkey, Me We Istituto di ricerca innovativa srl – Italy, D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics – Bulgaria, Universidade do Porto – Portugal and Academia Institute of Technology.
Key Highlights of the Meeting At the meeting, the project was divided into individual work stages. The coordinators presented the course of the project, whilst the partners supplemented the proposed activities that will be carried out within each stage. They also reviewed the project timeline, which is scheduled from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2026. Together they examined the planned activities and set deadlines for their implementation.
Particular emphasis was placed on the distribution of tasks amongst partners. We agreed to develop an online learning environment for teacher training and prepare various observation tools for classroom work. In addition, we planned research at several primary schools to verify the usability of these tools in practice.
The review of financial resources revealed a precise distribution of the budget amongst tasks and partners. An important part of the discussion was devoted to the promotion of the project and the presentation of various options for how the project will be accessible to the wider public. A great deal of time was also devoted to discussing potential ambiguities, obstacles and concerns raised by the partners.
Tours and Impressions The hosts led the group through the university premises, the oldest secondary school in Bulgaria and the municipal building. The greatest impression, however, was left by the visit to the Youth Centre in Svishtov. There, children from vulnerable groups are enabled to participate in various activities, are offered help with learning and leisure time is organised for them.
The meeting concluded an important chapter of the initial phase of the project and strengthened the cooperation amongst partners, which will be crucial for the continued success of the EMstep project.
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Source: Academia (9. 9. 2024). Fotografije: arhiv Academie.
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