The Danish partner of the project, the Langelinieskolen in Copenhagen, was the host of the second transnational project meeting and the first staff training event, which took place simultaneously between 29 February and 6 March. The Langelinieskolen is located in the city centre, close to its symbol, the worldwide famous Little Mermaid.
The 7 national coordinators of the project were present at the second transnational project meeting, as well as 21 teachers from the various schools involved (3 teachers from each school).
The 7 national coordinators of the project were present at the second transnational project meeting, as well as 21 teachers from the various schools involved (3 teachers from each school).
The first morning was dedicated to a visit of the school. Each group/ delegation was hosted by a group of nice students, who showed two buildings which make up Langelinieskolen (one building for primary school and the other for secondary level, both close to each other), emphasizing the specific classrooms for deaf students (the school has a department for working specifically with these students). This way, the visitors had the first approach to the school's working method, with its calm and relaxed environment.
Later, lunch at school, every day with all the teachers from Langelinieskolen, so nice and helpful, that everybody from abroad could feel comfortable.
From then on, we had several meetings happening at the same time, according to each delegation's agenda, aims and purposes. During the whole week, the coordinators naturally focused on the project organizationand development, attending several working sessions on important issues to be discussed, such as logistical aspects (future meeting organization, the project spreading and its blog or website), the project contents and implementation (metacognition training for teachers and "learning to learn" for students).
The participants of the staff training event, in turn, focused their attention on the teaching methods and processes used in the Danish school. For that purpose, they attended several job shadowing sessions during the week, along with the Danish teachers, not only observing their techniques within the classroom, but also taking part in lessons and sharing experiences and knowledge.
All this was complemented with lectures on teaching methods and processes being applicable in Danish schools ("Visible Learning"), as well as some projects being developed in Langelinieskolen, like the partnership they have with UNICEF ("Rights Respecting Schools").
In line with this, there was a cultural programme (at the end of the day, after working sessions), that, despite cold and short days, allowed us to get to know a bit more of the wonderful city of Copenhagen, being always nicely guided by the Danish hosts.
At the end, on Friday afternoon, the public event was held with the aim of presenting the project to the community.
On the last day, a visit to the city of Helsingor and its amazing library was the best way to conclude this meeting.
At the end remains a great interesting and profitable experience for everyone, not only in our memories, but mainly and, above all, in our professional development and knowledge update.
Written by Joao Pereira Santos
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