Events
Project Events 2023–2026
A record of the events held during the LeaFaP project.
The LeaFaP project ran from 2023 to 2026 and has been completed. All project outputs remain permanently available in the Results section and via the online training platform. This page documents the events held during the project period.
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LeaFaP at the NEON Conference in Tromsø!
The Norwegian team had the privilege of presenting LeaFaP and sharing the first results with the scientific community. The conference offered a fantastic opportunity to exchange ideas and connect with inspiring minds in the unique setting of Tromsø, just above the Arctic Circle.
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06 Presentations from the Barcamp on PLCs
On October 9, 2024, we hosted a Barcamp focusing on Professional Learning Communities. It was an opportunity to exchange ideas, share experiences, and explore best practices in this important field. We are pleased to make the PowerPoint slides from our speakers available for download as PDFs. These presentations provide valuable insights and resources for anyone interested in learning more about the topics discussed during the event. Feel free to explore and use them to continue the conversation or as inspiration for your own work. Below you can watch a short video capturing key moments and the vibrant…
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Transnational Project Meeting in Thessaloniki, Greece
Thanks, Karl Peböck, for this great video of our transnational meeting in Thessaloniki! A big thank you as well to all the participants who joined us at our international barcamp yesterday—our Greek hosts from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki did a fantastic job!
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Highlights from Our Barcamp on Professional Learning Communities
On October 9, 2024, we hosted an inspiring Barcamp where educators and experts came together to exchange ideas about Professional Learning Communities. A big THANK YOU to all speakers and participants who made this event so enriching! Watch the video below for key moments and impressions from the Barcamp. As promised, the slides from our speakers are now available for download on the resources area of our website! Explore the key ideas and valuable resources shared during the event. 🔗 https://www.leafap.eu/resources/
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October 2024: LeaFaP Barcamp on PLCs
🗓️ Date: 9th October 2024🕒 Time: 16:00 – 20:15 (EET, UTC+2:00)📍 Location: Old Building of the School of Philosophy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece (Face-to-Face, Hybrid & Online) Welcome to LEAFAP’s international barcamp on “Leading and Facilitating Professional Learning Communities” organised by Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the University of Teacher Education Vorarlberg within the LEAFAP Eramus+ project. It is going to be held on 9th October 2024 (16:00-20:15 EET, UTC+2:00) both face to face / hybrid at the Old Building of the School of Philosophy in Thessaloniki and online. You can register to the link…
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Webinar-News from our Project Partners in Greece
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece (AUTH) held a webinar entitled “Supporting professional learning communities in education” on the 9th of September. The presentation was made by Professor Sofia Avgitidou and supported by Konstantina Iliopoulou. 224 teachers, heads, school advisors and University professors participated at the seminar free of charge. The aims and results of the LEAFAP project were presented as well as the necessity of PLCs for students’ benefit and democratic decision making in schools. We focused on the conditions and the difficulties facing the creation and sustainability of PLCs as well as the role of the…
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News from our Project Partners in Spain: Presentation at the #CIMIE24 congress held in Granada in July 🇪🇸
We continue the dissemination of our project by presenting our communication: PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES (PLC) FOR TRAINING IMPROVEMENT IN TEACHING CENTERS, at the #CIMIE24 congress held in Granada from July 3 to 5, 2024. This communication aims to show that the implementation of CPA in schools helps to improve the professional skills of teachers, provides them with strategies for peer support based on scientific knowledge, allowing their meetings to be effective and focused on improving student learning. It is about effectiveness and collective responsibility for student learning. The presentation was made by María del Mar Gallego, the…
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Summary of the two first steps of the webinar series in German language by Austria & Germany
The partners PH Weingarten/Germany and PH Vorarlberg/Austria have collaborated bringing out their first webinar. Moderated by team PH Vorarlberg the partners invited student teachers and lecturers from Austrian and Germany, not only to learn from the project results and discuss them for the practical benefit in class but also to network across countries. Student teachers who were already familiar with practicing PLCs gave insights into their experiences. Likewise did lecturers from PH Vorarlberg. We learned both, how beneficial student teachers see the PLC approach, but only after they have tried it out. Just hearing about it doesn’t…
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Webinar Invitation from Our Project Partners in Greece!
Invitation to participate in the webinar for professional learning communities in education (attendance is free – confirmation of participation will be provided). On the 9th of September 2024, at 18:00 until 19:30 we will discuss about professional learning communities (PLCs) in education in the context of an online seminar organized by Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. We will define the characteristics of PLCs in education, focus on how the school can function as a learning community, and enlighten the appropriate challenges in such a collaborative process of enhancing professional learning and collective decision-making. We also identify the required…
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News from our Project Partners in Spain: Presentation at CILME Congress
CEP Málaga and CEP Marbella-Coín recently presented their communication, “Implementing Professional Learning Community (PLC) Strategies to Enhance Leadership in Teacher Training Centers,” at the 5th International Congress on Leadership and Improvement in Education (CILME) held in Porto, Portugal, from May 27th to 29th, 2024. This communication explores the implementation of various PLCs within the Teacher Training Centers in Málaga and Marbella-Coín and evaluates their impact on leadership and training processes. The goal is to improve the professional development of teachers and enhance student academic performance. The findings are based on empirical data collected as part of our…