Project KA1, Erasmus+�Crea©tivity of Modern Learning
Preparatory Visit to Iceland (8th-12th of November 2022)
1st July 2022 – 31st December 2023 (18 months)
Mobility:
Partners
dr. Janez Mencinger Primary school, Bohinjska Bistrica, Slovenia
Selasskoli Primary School
Reykjavik, Iceland
What problems have we noticed �in our school?
The goals of our project
Goal 1: Increase creative and research activities outdoors in nature
Goal 2: Develop fine motor skills and creativity
Goal 3: Strengthen the mental health of students
Goal 4: Develop digital competencies
Job Shadowing in Selasskoli Primary School �Reykjavik, Iceland (1 week in May 2023)
1. To familiarize ourselves with the school's policies, school structure, organization of classes, extracurricular activities, school management,
and the school's involvement in the local community and its wider region.
2. To observe the following activities and projects implemented at Selasskoli Primary School, Reykjavik:
• The three-year long regional project "East-West creative and technical workshops (Makerspaces)", which emphasizes the
importance of creative use of ICT and aims to develop creativity.
• Teaching methods of Auður Eysteinsdóttir, art teacher, and of Björk Gunnbjörnsdóttir, the design and construction teacher; the
examples of good practice in manual work, which aims to develop creativity and fine motor skills.
• Outdoor learning methods and activities that are focused on ecology and mental health care. To learn how teachers can
encourage students to develop an admiration for what is interesting, fun, and beautiful in nature, and to find ways to learn from the
general laws of nature.
• Outdoor learning methods and activities in which web tools are used in creative ways and for the purpose of encouraging reading,
and reading in nature in specific. Learning about the 5 elements of literacy (Menntamálastofnun's method), which is based on
listening, writing, reading, vocabulary and reading comprehension.
• Methods of using ICT, with an emphasis placed on using the Internet and smart technology in a responsible and constructive way.
• Student self-empowerment program called "Baujan", training on ART skills for students and "The Treasure Search" for boys aged 8 to
10 years. Gain an insight into the work of an occupational therapist who works with children with developmental disabilities and a
supervising teacher who creates a good class spirit and strengthens the open-mindedness and creativity of students.
3. Cross-cultural activities - getting to know Icelandic culture, environment, history, sightseeing, presentation of Croatian culture, discussions
about further cooperation of the two schools.
Activities planned for the Job Shadowing:
Our expected learning outcomes: What do we want to learn? �
SCHOOL COUNSELLOR
ENGLISH TEACHER
SCHOOL LIBRARIAN (AND THE HEAD OF THE CREATIVE PROGRAM)
In conclusion, we are interested in:
2. Development of creativity: workshops on the creative use of ICT; workshops on cultural heritage
that implement activities which can develop students’ fine motor skills; creative thinking workshops
and mindfulness workshops; creative linguistic games;
3. Mental health strengthening activities: self-empowerment workshops; in-depth reading workshops;
4. Creative and functional use of digital technology: exploratory learning and creative use of ICT
outdoors; use of ICT for applying mindfulness techniques that can enable student self-
development; the use of ICT in various segments of creating multimedia presentations.
Project �team
Thank you for your attention!