Category: Erasmus+ Content

Mindfulness Classroom Exercises With kids and teens surrounded by images 24/7, teaching them relaxation techniques is crucial for their overall well-being. Studies have documented the multifold benefits, including improved learning, boosted coping skills, and bolstered long-term mental health. The onus is on parents and educators not only to protect children but also to equip them… Continue reading Mindfulness Classroom Exercises

Job Shadowing Program Examples – Erasmus+ and Beyond What form job shadowing takes depends on the setting. Professionals can develop their careers and improve their skills by shadowing more experienced colleagues. You may undergo an initial job shadowing phase while onboarding with a new company. In education, job shadowing allows teachers and lecturers to observe… Continue reading Job Shadowing Program Examples – Erasmus+ and Beyond

Effective Academic Writing Effective academic writing doesn’t come naturally to anyone. The language is formal, the structure firm and critical thinking and concise phrasing are paramount. Most people develop academic writing skills at college, with some participating in designated workshops to maintain and sharpen their competencies further. Academics and higher education staff must produce texts… Continue reading Effective Academic Writing

How to Build Successful Teams If you are in a leadership position, harnessing the talents of your staff is a top priority. Projects only run smoothly and produce satisfactory results provided your team collaborates effectively. The onus is on you as a leader to gel staff into well-oiled teams. This post examines how to build… Continue reading How to Build Successful Teams

What to Do if Your Organisation Is not Registered with Erasmus+ Although you can apply for some Erasmus+ Programmes as an individual without your institution’s support, this does not apply to most. All Erasmus Plus staff training assignments, teacher programmes, and most adult learner courses are only accessible through registered institutions. That said, some course… Continue reading What to Do if Your Organisation Is not Registered with Erasmus+

What Are Soft Skills in Education? While universities have delivered academic excellence for centuries, business and public sector employers now demand excellent soft skills from graduates. They lament a disconnect and inability to perform in the workplace despite exemplary professional expertise. But what are soft skills in education and how can higher education staff lead… Continue reading What Are Soft Skills in Education?

Erasmus+ Benefits for Higher Education Staff and Academics Academics and higher education staff can reap significant career rewards from participating in Erasmus Plus programmes at attractive destinations across Europe. Erasmus+ benefits for higher education staff travel across institutions, reaching colleagues and students far and wide. Between 2021 and 2027, the European Union will invest €26… Continue reading Erasmus+ Benefits for Higher Education Staff and Academics

Erasmus Plus Scholarship Calculations Between 2021 and 2027, the EU is investing €26 billion to support teachers and higher education staff partaking in Erasmus+ training programmes and staff mobility courses. Participants are tuition fee-exempt while also eligible for a grant toward travel and daily sustenance costs. But getting to grips with Erasmus Plus Scholarship entitlements… Continue reading Erasmus Plus Scholarship Calculations

Atlantic Language’s first IBA Minsk visit was a hugely rewarding experience. We were bowled over by the hospitality and warmth of everyone we met. We undertook the long journey back to Ireland on Monday with plenty of lovely memories, and looking forward to the opportunity to go back. The event itself was hugely positive for us,… Continue reading IBA Minsk Visit

DEVELOPING A CLIL APPROACH Do you remember your favourite teacher at college? Why was it that you liked that teacher so much? Mine was Professor H, a lecturer whose classes I registered for again and again throughout the six academic semesters of my pedagogy degree course. I took the course in German, a language I… Continue reading Developing a CLIL Approach to Facilitate Learning in Higher Education