The Spanish eTwinning portal publishes an article and video about the M.I.D.E. 2 project

The Spanish eTwinning portal has just published today an article and video about the M.I.D.E. 2 project, winner of the eTwinning 2023 prize in the Baccalaureate category and developed by the Classical Languages students of IES Miguel de Unamuno BHI during the academic year 2021-2022. A new recognition of the quality and interest of our project.

M.I.D.E. 2 project wins the National eTwinning 2023 award in Spain!!!

On June 8, 2023: our eTwinning project M.I.D.E. 2, carried out by classical language students during the 2021-2022 academic year, won the 2023 eTwinning National Award in the Baccalaureate category in Spain.

The awards ceremony for teachers took place in Lanzarote on June 16, 2023

Congratulations to all of you who have made it possible!!!

Transforming Education through European Projects: The L.G.P.W. Project

 

Introduction

The L.G.P.W. Project (Learning through Projects in a Global World) has been an ambitious and successful initiative that has contributed to transforming the educational methodology at IES Unamuno BHI and has had a significant impact on the involved partners. Over three years of collaborative work, this project has surpassed its initial objectives and has left a lasting impression on the educational community.

Objectives

The main goal of the L.G.P.W. Project was to foster methodological innovation and promote learning through European projects. To achieve this, the project aimed to enhance the competencies of teachers, students, families, and non-teaching staff, preparing them to face the challenges of a globalized world through their participation in European projects.

Activities

The project has undertaken a wide variety of activities to accomplish its goals. Structured courses of six days on active methodologies, European project management, and Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) were organized in different European cities such as Florence, Soverato, and Dublin. Additionally, observation and teaching visits were promoted in partner educational institutions in Germany, Greece, and Denmark, allowing for the exchange of experiences and best practices among international colleagues.

Furthermore, eTwinning projects were designed and managed with European partners, resulting in the achievement of three national quality labels and three European quality labels, as well as national eTwinning awards in Spain and Belgium.

Results

The results of the L.G.P.W. Project have been even more successful than initially anticipated. The capacity for innovative pedagogy was strengthened, and the linguistic and digital competencies of the teaching staff were improved. Teachers adopted new methodologies such as Project-Based Learning, Content and Language Integrated Learning, and Transversal Education.

The Erasmus+ accreditation obtained by IES Miguel de Unamuno BHI in Bilbao stands out as evidence of the excellence in managing high-quality educational projects and promoting international cooperation.

Impact

The impact of the L.G.P.W. Project has been felt at the local, regional, national, and international levels. Locally, the educational community has been enriched by the methodological renewal through internationalization and has reinforced its multicultural and multilingual competencies.

Regionally, IES Unamuno has become a reference for other educational institutions in the application of active methodologies in European project-based learning. Moreover, the school has actively collaborated with the Directorate of Teacher Support Centers of the Basque Government to disseminate best practices and organize eTwinning and Erasmus+ dissemination events.

At the national and international levels, the European partners have enriched their pedagogical approach through collaboration in the project. The Erasmus+ coordinator has advised other institutions and promoted the program in events showcasing best practices.

Conclusion

The L.G.P.W. Project has been an enriching experience that has significantly contributed to transforming education at IES Unamuno and has strengthened cooperation and collaboration at the European level. With exceptional results and lasting impact, this project has demonstrated the power of internationalization and methodological innovation to drive learning and prepare participants to face the challenges of a globalized world.

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National eTwinning Quality Label for IES Miguel de Unamuno highschool

The four Basque teachers participating in the project together with their students have just received the National eTwinning Quality Label with the highest score in the evaluation. Congratulations to all of you for your hard work!!!

Final products of M.I.D.E. 2 project

Congratulations to all of you who have helped me rescue 24 classic monsters from extinction. Here are the products of the project. Excellent work! Thanks to all of you who made it possible!!!

Project summary

Here's the summary poster of our project, including objectives, products and results. Great job everyone!

4th mobility summary

From 30th April to 7th May 12 students from IES Miguel de Unamuno Bilbao travelled with two teachers to Nafpaktos (Greece) to work on the activities of the 4th mobility of the project. Congrats to all participants for their hard work!!!

30/04/2022 - Arrival at Nafpaktos

01-02/05/2022 - Family days

03/05/2022 - Reception at Ekpaideytiria Kottroni school and workshop on gender equality and violence.

04/05/2022 - Gallery of Quixote's monsters and visit to Nafpaktos (Lepanto). In the footsteps of Cervantes.

05/05/2022 - Van Helsing Guide in the Archaeological National Museum of Athens. Visit to the Akropolis and its Museum.

06/05/2022 - Poster Exhibition of the Qixote's monsters and voting. Visit to Patras.

07/05/2027 - Awarding of diplomas, farewell and departing for Bilbao.