1. International projects at school
Základní škola
T. G. Masaryka Mnichovice
Czech Republic
International projects at school
Marcela Erbeková
Headteacher

2. Introduction Public school 330 children from 6 to 15
In a small town Mnichovice
(25 km from Prague)

3. Our experience with projects
Comenius
eTwinning
2005 – 2006
Revealing proverbs
2006 – 2007
Our schools and subjects
Famous people/Who am I?
2007 – 2008
Tolerance and bullying
2008 – 2009
Neighbours for a
2009 – 2010
me with
your eTwinning eye
2004 – 2007 TRACHIGAMES (Traditional Children Games)
2007 – 2009 GYEC (Growing Young European Citizens)
2010 – 2012 G.U.E.S.S (Gardens Unite European Seeds of Succes)

4. The main steps for succesful international projects at school
Part of school curiculum - not only interesting afterschool activity
Extra lessons for eTwinning or Comenius project
Activity of whole school - not only one teacher
Team: Coordinator – headteacher – teachers’ staff
International meeting - not only a trip
Participation as many pupils and teachers as possible

5. Benefits and difficulties
motivation for learning
(language and ICT skills)
team cooperation
(pupils – teachers – parents - other community)
inspiration and motivation for next work
experience
new partnerships
extra money for Comenius projects
Quality labels for good eTwinning projects
how to explain:
„international project is a part of school curiculum“
extra work for teachers
extra work for accounters
management of international meetings for pupis
(accommodation, programme)
a lot of small things…

6. What are the most important parts for succesful international projects at school?

7. Headteachers who support international projects at schools
Hardworking, motivated
and strong teachers
Headteachers who support international projects at schools
Excited children
Support from Comenius
and eTwinning programme