ERASMUS+ "Enviros for a Sustainable Future"
1st Virtual Meeting -Türkiye- Söke BİLSEM
29 - 30 February 2025
Virtual Mobility Report – February 2025 Hosted by Söke Bilim ve Sanat Merkezi, TürkiyeIn December 2024, our partner schools came together online for a two-day Virtual Mobility, led by Söke Bilim ve Sanat Merkezi in Türkiye. This exciting event brought together students and teachers from five schools across Europe:
Poland: Publiczna Szkoła Podstawowa nr 2 im. Hansa Christiana Andersena w Radomiu
Türkiye: BAĞARASI HÜRRİYET İLKOKULU
North Macedonia: OOU "Panajot Ginovski"
Greece: Primary School of Amisiana / Δημοτικό Σχολείο Αμισιανών
Türkiye: Söke Bilim ve Sanat Merkezi (host school)
📅 Day 1: Teacher Training – Innovative Education MethodsThe first day focused on professional development for teachers. Educators took part in an online training session led by Turkish science teachers, where they explored two dynamic educational models:Kolb’s Experiential Learning CycleScrum methodology (adapted from agile project management)The aim was to introduce fresh, student-centered methods that can be applied during upcoming project mobilities. Training materials are freely available under the Creative Commons license (CC BY 4.0), so all schools can use and adapt them in their classrooms.
🌱 Day 2: Students Lead the Way – "Our Climate" CampaignOn the second day, 25 students (5 from each school) participated in the Virtual ENVIROS Club, a student-led session on climate action. The training helped students understand the causes and effects of climate change, and how they can raise awareness in their own schools.Students worked together to begin designing the "Our Climate" educational campaign, aimed at encouraging their communities to take small but meaningful steps to protect the planet. The host school also emphasized eco-friendly practices, such as using recycled materials for campaign materials.
👩🏫 Who Participated?
15 teachers (3 from each school) took part in teacher training25 students (5 from each school) participated in the student-led session
🎯 Why It Matters
This virtual event supports the overall goals of our Erasmus+ project by:Equipping teachers with modern, engaging teaching toolsHelping students become climate leaders in their schoolsEncouraging collaboration across countriesPromoting sustainability and environmental education
📈 What Did We Achieve?
For Teachers: Gained new skills in innovative teaching models (Kolb and Scrum)Learned how to integrate climate change education across subjects Received access to high-quality, reusable teaching materialsFor Students:Built understanding of climate issuesDeveloped leadership and campaign planning skillsBegan preparing the “Our Climate” campaign for their school communities
