QUALITATIVE STUDY REGARDING THE PERCEPTION OF DIRECT PARTICIPANTS IN LEARNING ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT IN THE CONTEXT OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS ERASMUS
Keywords:
ERASMUS , project-based learning, non-formal educationAbstract
The effort to update educational standards and learning outcomes
is in the heart of EU’s policies for smart, sustainable and inclusive
growth. Erasmus + programme for education is an effective
instrument for promoting the celebrated principle of lifelong learning
through non-formal experiential activities that fall under the pattern
of project-based learning and enhance the skills and competences of
young people through synergies and cooperation in a multicultural
setting.The present study is based on focus-group interviews, as a
means of qualitative data collection, and explores the first hand
experience of teachers and students from seven different countries
who have participated in an Erasmus+ strategic partnership. The
study navigates through the personal experiences of the participants
and offers full view of their perception of their involvement in the
project.
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