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How to Teach Critical Thinking with Thinking Routines
Use thinking routines to make observation, interpretation, questioning, evidence and reflection visible across subjects.
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10 Classroom Activities That Promote Digital Citizenship
Use ten practical classroom activities to teach privacy, respectful communication, verification, digital footprints and responsible participation online.
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Erasmus+ guidance
Arriving in Kraków: A Practical Guide for Course Participants
Travelling to Kraków for an Erasmus+ course? Learn how to reach the city from Kraków Airport, use public transport and prepare for your first day.
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Bringing the 4Cs Together: A Week of Integrated Learning in Amsterdam
See how an international group of teachers integrated critical thinking, creativity, communication and collaboration during a practical course in Amsterdam.
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Learning English Through Amsterdam: A Week of Language, Art and Shared Discovery
See how educators used Amsterdam, Dutch art, classroom games and practical resources to build confidence during our Intensive English Language Course.
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Inspire, Innovate, Educate: A Week of Creativity, Reflection and International Learning in Amsterdam
A reflection on our recent Erasmus+ creativity course in Amsterdam, exploring scaffolding, active learning, technology, assessment and international exchange.
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European culture and society
Pride in Amsterdam: History and Lessons for Educators
Explore WorldPride Amsterdam 2026 through history, public space, tolerance and citizenship, with thoughtful discussion ideas for European educators.
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Erasmus+ guidance
What English Level Do I Need for an Erasmus+ Course?
Learn why B1 English is usually sufficient for an Erasmus+ professional development course and how international participants can prepare with confidence.
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Teaching in an International Classroom: Recent Erasmus+ Course
Discover our recent Erasmus+ course in Amsterdam, where educators from Portugal and Romania explored intercultural education, inclusion and safe classrooms.
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Erasmus+ Teacher Training Week: AI, ICT and Wellbeing
Educators from six European countries joined Understanding Academy courses exploring responsible AI, digital teaching and sustainable teacher wellbeing.
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