ADAPTATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ERASMUS+ KA2 PROJECT UNDER EMERGENCY HEALTH CONDITIONS
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https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v13i1.6482Keywords:
Erasmus, European educational programmes, COVID-19, distance collaboration, pedagogical innovationAbstract
This article presents the management of a European Erasmus+ KA2 project entitled “Art Journeys in Europe”, implemented under the challenging conditions of the COVID-19 health crisis. The project was coordinated by the Special Vocational High School–Gymnasium of Messolonghi, in collaboration with partner schools from Italy, Spain, and Poland. The outbreak of the pandemic significantly disrupted mobility activities and required careful re-planning, as well as targeted management strategies, in order to maintain the engagement of all participating stakeholders. The article highlights the adaptations that were implemented and the tools that were employed to ensure the successful completion of the project. Reflecting on the overall process, it becomes evident that these interventions not only facilitated the smooth implementation of the project but also contributed substantially to its pedagogical value, despite the challenging circumstances.
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