GREEN SCHOOL, GREEN FUTURE

"Our schools/regions have a rich natural heritage, hitherto been underdeveloped and valued. We started convinced that, with good design support, our action could be an experimental laboratory capable of promoting:-Education for environmental and sustainable development-Entrepreneurship combined with the protection and enhancement of the environment-More efficient use of resources-Inclusive growth, social development, citizenship education, in an international dimension, the real added value of this project.All the schools, in the partnership, shared the same problems, but some were an advanced example of good practice and sustainable development, playing a leading role, showing the most advanced experiences in development and sustainability, like Sweden, which has made known the production of energy free from fossil fuels such as renewable energies (wind farms, Sprogø Offshore Wind Farm in the Storebælt, large biomass cogeneration plants, Örtoftaverket, MAX IV new generation research center based on synchrotron radiation, built in Lund.Other schools have made an important contribution by introducing projects and studies relating to the environment, public participation, climate change mitigation, sustainable territorial planning, biodiversity conservation, biodiversity monitoring, natural heritage. Significant was the creation of the ""experimental field"", experience of ""learning by doing"" and cooperative learning (requalification of the environment, agriculture and entrepreneurship).TARGET: All classes groups from 14 to 17NEEDSWe have worked to promote ecological awareness, in order to analyze the environment and provide tools that can positively transform reality, while creating economic and employment opportunities combined with sustainable development.OBJECTIVESThese were the priorities:HORIZONTAL: Open/innovative practices in a digital eraSCHOOL EDUCATION: Supporting schools to tackle ESL/disadvantageYOUTH: Promoting entrepreneurship education/social entrepreneurship among young people.The actions were combined to achieve the School's long-term priorities/objectives:•Creating a more inclusive school•Improve attainment of basic skills•Enhancing quality education/care of adolescents•Improve professional skills in teaching•Promoting multilingualism/ICT•Promote employability/sustainable development•Build an active EU citizenship.PARTNERS EXPERIENCES/COMPETENCESThe partnership:-involved people with skills in foreign languages, IT, experience in European projects.EXPECTED RESULTSAll project activities were aimed at promoting:-Environment protection, employability, enhancement of general culture, digital skills, social inclusion;-Active collaboration between different fields: educational, economic, political, administrative etc;-Best practices, transferability of results;-Widespread use of European tools: recognition, validation of skills and qualifications.MAIN ACTIVITIES6 International Meetings for LTTA have been scheduled; due to force majeure (Covid 19 pandemic) two of these could not be carried out. However, the cancellation did not significantly affect the results because many activities had already been carried out and the partnership chose alternative activities (research, presentations, videos, online meetings, reports, etc.) which compensated for the lack of face-to-face meetings. .Were made:-Project website, PPt presentations, competitions, questionnaires; volunteer group, student-tutor and the simulation of the creation of a social cooperative;-Enhancement of the green area; “Green business and entrepreneurship”, experience of ""learning by doing"" and ""cooperative learning""; meetings with experts and advisers; sharing of good practices;Products:-Green Business Opportunities and Entrepreneurship -Know and Protect Naturalistic-Cultural Heritage-My land, my future: the history of a change -How to Enhance Local Tourism Discovering Typical Products-Environmental Sustainability as a New Model.Exhibition/dissemination activities.TEACHING/LEARNING METHODS: Personalized learning approaches, collaborative learning, critical thinking, ICT, virtual mobility, learning by doing.DURATION: 36 monthsRESULTS AND IMPACT: Staff, teachers, students, parents, school; local community, district, region were involved through an awareness campaign/interaction/discussion events,Teachers/students improved social/communication skills, developed creativity, innovation/flexibility, empathy, autonomy/responsibility, environmental awareness, entrepreneurship.Changes in teaching/learning have created better relationshipsDIFFUSION. The results are accessible in School website, EtwinningLONG-TERM BENEFITS:Improved school performance outcomes, reduced school dropout rates, innovation curricula/internationalization of the school mission, capacity building, competitiveness, spirit of initiative, employability, inclusiveness, active, responsible citizenship, sustainable development."