„Upgrade with Learner-centred Approach (ULCA)“, No. 2020-1-SK01-KA203-078306

Project No.  2020-1-SK01-KA203-078306
Project title: „Upgrade with Learner-centred Approach (ULCA)“
Project duration: from 2020-10-01 to 2022-12-31
Project coordinator: Catholic University in Ruzomberok (Slovakija)
Project manager in MRU: prof. dr. Irena Žemaitaitytė
Other partners: Harmony Academy (Slovakija), Mykolo Romerio universitetas (Lietuva), Inovacijų ir skaitmeninio švietimo centras DIG-ED (Šiaurės Makedonija), Strasho Pindjur (pradinė mokykla, Šiaurės Makedonija), Osnovna sola Dobje (Slovėnija), Základná škola (pradinė mokykla, Slovėnija), BIEDRIBA EUROFORTIS (Latvija), Vilniaus Prano Mašioto pradinė mokykla (Lietuva).

Summary: The project aims to improve the quality of education in different educational institutions (primary schools and universities) through the implementation of a learner-centred approach (LCA), to improve the competences of primary school teachers and administrators, based on the EFQM model, and to develop a “Learn and Lead” functional teacher self-management in the school setting.

Project object: Developed a study programme on “Applied Pedagogical Leadership – Learn and Lead” for bachelor/professional students of pedagogy; Developed and tested in-service programmes for teachers on “Applying a Learning-Oriented Approach” and on “Teacher Self-Development and Leadership – Learn and Lead”; Developed a professional development programme for the administration of educational institutions (heads/deputy heads of primary schools and deans/vice-deans of universities) based on the EFQM model; Trained BOP teachers/consultants, who will work with teachers in their own schools at the end of the project.
Result to be achieved: 3 new training programmes developed; Database of teachers (trained in the Learner-Centred Approach framework and Learn and Lead) and managers (trained in the EFQM competency model) developed; Guidelines on CPD for primary schools developed to help them successfully implement CPD in their organisations.

Project website – http://ulca.pf.ku.sk/en/

The project is part-funded by the European Union under the Erasmus+ programme.