Evaluation

Final Evaluation

How did the participants of the project, the schools and schools communities benefit from taking part in PIXEL? Is there something we should improve regarding the project management, tasks for teachers and students or the choice of acitivities?

What was the best you learned or experienced during the Erasmus project?
– new school system, different cultures
– The most valuable experience for me was observing geography lessons from a Swedish colleague. It was fascinating to see both the similarities and differences in teaching styles and classroom culture. For example, Swedish students were very respectful, yet they were allowed to wear jackets and caps in class—something that would not be acceptable in our school. I also appreciated the calm atmosphere created by the absence of a school bell. Additionally, I had meaningful conversations with the school leadership about implementing educational innovations, which I found very inspiring.
– Students working together and „forgetting“ they are from different countries

How did meeting and working with students/teachers from other countries change the way you think about different cultures?
– We are all so similar, actually!
– Working closely with Swedish and German colleagues helped me realize how much we share in terms of educational goals, even though our systems and customs differ. It broadened my perspective and made me more open to alternative approaches. For our students, staying with host families was a powerful way to experience cultural differences in values and daily life, which led to great discussions and personal growth.
– There is so much to learn from each other – be open for new experiences!

Can you tell about a problem your group had and how you solved it together?
– How to commincate at the beginning: Get to know each other, be brave and just talk to the others.
– A task like the cooking task was the best way to make the students talk together.
– At some stage it was not clear who was responsible for certain tasks. But there was always someone to volunteer and to sort things out.

Waht new skills did you learn during the project (for example: speaking English, working in a team, solving problems)?
– I improved my intercultural communication skills and gained new insights into international collaboration in education. I also practiced my English in a professional context and learned from observing different teaching methods. For the students, teamwork, English communication, and creative collaboration—especially during the cooking activity—were key skills they developed.
– Teamwork was great: everybody made the most of their individual strengths.

How did the erasmus project help you think about your future (like school, work or travel)?
– This project reinforced my belief in the importance of international exchange in education. It motivated me to continue seeking opportunities for collaboration and innovation. It also gave me new ideas for how we might improve our own school environment by learning from others.
– I am hopeful that Europa/the EU will profit from this generation of students, who are digital natives and have so many opportunities to connect and share and who also value diversity.

What would you change to make the project even better next time?
– The project was very well organized, and we had sufficient time for reflection. However, a joint reflection session involving both teachers and students could be a valuable addition, allowing everyone to share their perspectives and learn from each other. Additionally, starting the program slightly later each day would be appreciated, as it would allow for a more relaxed and well-rested start, especially considering the intensity of the schedule.
– It would be great to involve students in the planning more that already done.
– We schould make a presentation game/activity, at least 30 minutes, so that all the students can get aquainted, before we begin with the actual workshop