Community of practice September 2024 (virtual)

Time for a virtual Community of Practice in each country to kick off the second year of the TASC!

The community of practice met each other in an online kick off in September. The upcoming testing period for the toolkit will now run from September to December 2024, during which teachers will engage with these tools in real-life educational environments. Teachers of the community of practice are all critical friends. Feedback from this phase will be essential for finalizing the toolkit. CoP (Community of Practice) members will test at least 10 tools, providing detailed feedback for improvement. 

TASC – first European virtual meetings of Communities of Practice (April 2024)

This week (April 22-29, 2024), the EU Teachers Board (TB) and EU Community of Practice (CoP) are holding the first virtual meeting as part of the Teacher Academy Sustainable Communication project. International participants from various countries including Belgium, Romania, Turkey, Portugal, Spain, Germany and Lithuania will come together to collaborate. Previously, national meetings were organized, but now we are working together internationally.

The EU CoP brings together teachers and students from different countries, forming new international groups based on national CoPs. Here, knowledge is shared and relevant project activities are conducted under the guidance of supervisors from various countries.

By collaborating internationally, students, and teachers enrich themselves in this theme. New challenges are embraced, leading to the emergence of European perspectives. Be sure to follow our Instagram and Facebook pages to stay updated.

Kick-off of the 7 national Communities of Practice (January 2024)

At the end of January 2024, a pivotal national meeting brought together educators from pre-school, primary, and secondary schools, as well as student teachers, across several participating countries, including Belgium, Romania, Turkey, Portugal, Spain, Germany, and Lithuania. In total, over 175 participants gathered in groups of 25 within their respective countries. This event marked the official launch of the TASC project, introducing its goals and creating opportunities for interaction among educators and students.

Throughout the project’s duration, participants will have access to newly developed materials designed to enhance their skills in sustainable communication. Additionally, a feedback mechanism will be in place to ensure the continuous improvement of these resources. Selected educators will also receive comprehensive training through a blend of online modules and in-person sessions, which will be held in Spain, Portugal, and Turkey. This training aims to equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement sustainable communication practices within their educational settings.

The project provides tools and methodologies that will enable educators to engage collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external stakeholders, fostering a culture of sustainable communication within educational institutions. Ultimately, the TASC project represents a crucial step towards integrating sustainable communication practices into European education, with the promise of driving transformative social change through empowered educators and inclusive teaching methodologies.