1. “LIGHT” Erasmus Intensive Programme 14-25 June 2010 UNIVERSITY OF IOANNINA GREECE

2. Coordinator: UNIVERSITY OF IOANNINA, GREECE Partners:  UNIVERSITY OF NAPLES: ITALY  UNIVERSITY OF CYPRUS: CYPRUS  UNIVERSITY OF EINDHOVEN: THE NETHERLANDS  LINNAEUS UNIVERSITY: SWEDEN  UNIVERSITY OF MINHO: PORTUGAL  ST. PATRICK’S COLLEGE (A COLLEGE OF DUBLIN CITY UNIVERSITY): IRELA ND

3. MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE ERASMUS SUB- PROGRAMME  To improve the quality and to increase the volume of student and teaching staff mobility throughout Europe.  To improve the quality and to increase the volume of multilateral cooperation between higher education institutions in Europe.  To increase the degree of transparency and compatibility between higher education.  To improve the quality and to increase the volume of cooperation between higher education institutions and enterprises.  To facilitate the development of innovative practices in education and training at tertiary level, and their transfer, including from one participating country to others.  To support the development of innovative ICT-based content, services, pedagogies and practice for lifelong learning.

4. The “LIGHT” project  The “LIGHT” project is a basis for the development of common undergraduate curricula since it will develop one of them.  It promotes co-operation between Universities and Enterprises, as science museums, science centres and environmental parks under the scope “science for all citizens”  Aims to invest on ICT affordances for interactive communication through a website, using teaching of light for exchanging experiences and innovative ideas relating to science content, services, pedagogies and practices, materials, and equipment.

5. The “LIGHT” project  brings a high contribution to the area of cultural studies of science education.  gives evidence of full recognition and credits to the activities by the participating institutions.  presents a strong multidisciplinary approach (“hundred skills” approach). This approach grasps the gap between science and culture.  uses ICT tools and services (website and dvd) to support the preparation and follow-up of the Intensive Programme.  It has strong multidisciplinary approach-cooperation of different HEI departments, as includes i)science education, ii)environment, iii) state of the art technology (website, dvd, technologies of light) and iv)languages (myths for light, words, etc.).

6. Multidisciplinarity  University of Naples has expertise in outdoors science education.  University of Ioannina does scientific research on the innovation of using cultural-historical-activity theory (CHAT) in Science Education.  University of Eindhoven is building a CHAT network in Europe.  University of Cyprus has expertise in psychological approach on science education.  University of Minho has expertise in Biology Education and school science textbooks.  Linnaeus University uses the concept of “Nature of School Science” (NOSS).  The College of Dublin City University has expertise to open and distance learning in science teacher education.

7. IP “LIGHT”  Participation: 3 teachers and 7 students from each University.  Duration of the IP: 10 days (12 days of stay).  Language of the IP: English.  Target groups: Early Childhood and Primary School Teacher students and Science Teachers (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, etc.).  Activities: 2 weeks,7 Students and 3 Teachers from each University participate in: interactive activities simulated cases discussions multidisciplinary approaches of “hundred skills” on most relevant case-studies round-table and plenary discussions lectures from Teachers and Professionals of the relevant field  Benefits: The I.P. program will award students participating in the project with 5 ECTS and 3 or more didactical units. The I.P. will be included as one of the courses into the diploma.

8. Aims And Objectives LIGHT I.P. Program Aims to:  Encourage efficient and multinational teaching of the topic of “Light (fundamental scientific topic in all sciences Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, etc.)  Enable students and teachers to work together in multinational groups to gain new perspectives on the topic of “Light”.  Allow the teaching staff exchange views on teaching content new curricula approaches on testing teaching methods in an international open classroom environment.

9. Objectives of the LIGHT I.P. Contribution to the development of quality university (tertiary) teacher education to promote high performance, innovation and a European dimension in systems and practices in science education. Support to the realisation of a European area for cultural studies in science education by the use of cultural-historical-activity theory. Improve the quality, attractiveness and accessibility of the opportunities of ERASMUS project within member states. Reinforce the contribution of ERASMUS project to social cohesion, active citizenship, intercultural dialogue, gender equality and personal fulfilment.

10.  Support innovative ICT-based content, services, pedagogies and practice for teaching and learning.  Reinforce the role of ERASMUS project  Create a sense of European citizenship based on: understanding respect for human rights and democracy encourage tolerance and respect for other peoples and cultures.  Promote co-operation in quality assurance in all sectors of education and training in Europe by using apparatuses in all sectors of education and training.

11. Outputs of the project  PARTNERSHIP (New or extended European partnerships).  EXPERIENCE (Experience gained by individuals, Experience gained from town-twinning, cultural events).  METHODOLOGY (Increased knowledge of the participants within a certain field and topic).  PRIORITIES (Pedagogical Strategy, Plan for educational activities  CURRICULUM.An innovative curriculum about the topic of “LIGHT”  WEBSITE ( http://erasmus-ip.uoi.gr/ )The modular website will be used to spread the results of the IP.  A CD/DVD with the IP content will be widely distributed.  A short film entitled ‘Day Out’ dedicated to those with special needs and connected with Special Olympics 2011.

12. Group of Ioannina Tuesday 15/06/2010 21:00-23:30 Practice work in the field of LIGHT-Observing the night sky in the University Campus of Ioannina through special equipment. – National Observatory of Athens. Wednesday 16/06/2010 10:30 1st WORKSHOP – Leader: University of Ioannina. Friday 18/06/2010 21:00-23:00 Practice work in the field of LIGHT- Observing the night sky in the University Campus of Ioannina through special equipment- Amateur astronomers. Saturday 19/06/2010 11:30-13:30 Video seminar-Field work in the University Campus of Ioannina-Sun observation-Amateur astronomers.

13. In the future…???  Our proposal for the renewal IP in the academic year 2010-2011 has been accepted!!!  The renewal IP “LIGHT” is connected with the topic of Sustainability and brings a strong innovation in Science Education.

14. Enjoy your stay in the lovely city of Ioannina and… we are waiting for you next year!!!