The Nordplus Junior Programme is about classes visiting their counterparts, and by that removing the borders of the classroom walls. Developments of new projects and job-switching for teachers between schools are also examples of the activities in the programme.
Mobility of classes/pupils in primary and secondary education
Mobility of individual pupils in secondary education
Individual pupil mobility includes workplace based education and training for both vocational education pupils and pupils in secondary education (theoretical).
Mobility of teachers and other pedagogical staff in pre-school, primary and secondary education.
Teacher mobility includes teacher exchange (“job-switching”) between schools, teacher round-trip, which enables the teacher to take part in the education/to teach in several schools in different countries.
Mobility in the form of preparatory visits, work experience visits, etc.
The programme may also support:
Projects
Schools may establish project partnerships linked to a specific theme corresponding to the aims of the Nordplus Junior programme.
The projects are meant to broaden the perspective on the subjects chosen. Here are some examples of subject fields for project partnerships:
Quality assurance
Dissemination of project results
Development and improving of teaching methods
Curriculum development
Networks
The overall purpose is to give schools an opportunity to become part of a network to establish long-term educational collaborations.
Participants may work on a joint theme corresponding to the aims of the Nordplus Junior programme.
Activities eligible for network support include:
Administrative meetings to establish and develop the network
Information activities and the dissemination of results
The specific aims of Nordplus Junior are:
Strengthening and developing co-operation and creating networks of pre-schools, primary, secondary and upper secondary schools (general and vocational) in the participating countries
Promoting the development of quality, creativity and innovation in education
Learning for all; to promote equal opportunities in inclusive education
Strengthening the Nordic languages and promoting knowledge and understanding about Nordic cultures, languages and ways of life in schools, and in daily life
Promoting knowledge and understanding of Nordic and Baltic languages and cultures
Promoting co-operation between schools (including pre-schools) and working life