TRAINING DESCRIPTION FORM
TITEL OF THE TRAINING ACTIVITY (in the language of tution English): Networking across Europe: intercultural project management for European school projects
TYPE OF TRAINING ACTIVITY
TRAINING AIMED AT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVING: A GRANT FOR ERASMUS+
THEMATIC FIELD OF THE TRAINING/ GENERAL IN-SERVICE TRAINING:
Active citizenship; education management/ project management; European citizenship & European dimension; intercultural education; school management, school autonomy
LANGUAGES USED FOR THE TRAINING MAIN LANGUAGE: English
LANGUAGE VERSION (S) IN WHICH MATERIALS WILL BE PROVIDED: English
EDUCATION SECTOR OF THE TRAINING PARTICIPANTS
SCHOOL AND PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION:
Pre- primary; primary; general secondary; Vocational/ technical secondary; special education for disabled persons
ADULT EDUCATION:
Adult education provider; second change or remedial education adult education for disabled persons; organisations working with migrant groups/ ethnic minorities
TARGENT AUDIENCE:
Teachers (pre-school, primary, secondary, vocational, adult, special needs); teacher trainers; careers officers, educational guides and counsellors; headteachers/ principals/ managers of schools/ organisations offering adult education; no-teaching administrative staff
other, namely: social workers
INSTITUTION ORGANISING THE TRAINING
NAME OF THE ORGANISATION: ETT Academy Malata Ltd.
STREET AND NUMBER: Startup Center Gozo 9, Office No.: 14A, Trq L-Gharb, Gharb
POSTCODE: GBR 1102
TOWN/ CITY: Gharb, Gozo
COUNTRY: Malta
WEBSITE: www.etti-institut.eu
ORGANISER OF THE TRAINING
PERSON: Reinhard Dreyer
TEL NR: +49 1739001894
EMAIL: ettiacademy-malta@web.de
FULL DESCRIPTION OF TRAINING CONTENTS IN THE LANGUAGE OF THE TRAINING: (EN)
Preparation: participants gather questions about intercultural project management from their everyday professional life in advance. These questions will be discussed together during the seminar. To prepare for the teacher trainings course, participants will receive selected literature recommendations and information materials on project management and intercultural communication from the organizer.
Objectives: the course -Networking across Europe: intercultural project management for european school projects- aims to deepen participants‘ understanding of the development, planning, implementation, and management of European school projects. Participants will receive a comprehensive overview of relevant European funding programs, key information sources, and useful criteria for information analysis. Other key topics of the course include: partner search strategies; allocation of project partner roles; financial management in projects; progress monitoring and milestone control; dissemination and evaluation strategies; problem-solving and prevention strategies for project problems; and intercultural communication methods.
Methodology: the course comprises a total of 35 hours of classroom time and combines theoretical foundations with practical exercises. The focus is on combining specialist knowledge with practical experience. The following methods are used, among others: plenary sessions; discussions in pairs and small groups; workshops; interactive learning formats; digital tools (Canva, task cards, Team Shake, Clarssroomscreen, etc.); and use of an e-learning platform (task cards).
Follow-up: after completing the course, participants have the opportunity to share their project management experiences and further exchange ideas on a specially created online platform („Task Cards“). The international team of trainers from various European countries will be available to participants even after the course if they have any questions or need support.
PROGRAMME OF THE TRAINING ACTIVITIES (DAY BY DAY) IN THE LANGUAGE OF THE TRAINING:
SUNDAY: Arrival & Orientation
Daily Theme: From Idea to Vision: Exploring Intercultural Project Work in the European Context
09:00 Welcome and Informal Start to the Seminar
09:00 Participant Introductions & Overview of Seminar Objectives and Schedule
10:40 Overview of European Project Funding Programmes
11:30 Introduction to the Erasmus+ Programme
12:00 Insights into Malta’s Education System
14:00 Photo Challenge: “Exploring Erasmus Themes in Malta”, intercultural exchange and visit to selected cultural and historical sites in Valletta
16:00 Daily Reflection and Evaluation
17:00 Individual Consultations (by appointment)
MONDAY: Project Kick-off and Intercultural Foundations
Daily Theme: Building Bridges – Planning Projects: Starting Successfully in an Intercultural Context
09:00 Warming-up: Energizing start to the seminar day
09:30 Project Phases I: Focus on project initiation, partner selection, project planning, and team building
10:40 Project Phases II: Focus on implementation, monitoring, and evaluation
12:00 Presentation: Photo Challenge – “Exploring Erasmus Themes in Malta”
14:00 Project Management Workshop, Part 1: The significance of intercultural issues in project work
Intercultural Workshop, Part 1: Building trust within international project teams
15:00 Daily Reflection and Evaluation
16:00 Individual Consultations (by appointment)
19:00 International Evening: Presentations of participants’ home countries/regions
TUESDAY: Shaping Intercultural Encounters Consciously
Daily Theme: Between Planning, Cultural Codes, and Mindful Perception
09:00 Warming-up: Energizing start to the seminar day
09:30 Project Phases III: Focus on project accounting – transparency, documentation, and formal requirements
10:40 World Café: Open discussion format on challenges in intercultural projects
11:30 Project Management Workshop, Part 2: Planning and organizing intercultural encounters
Intercultural Workshop, Part 2: “Etiquette Meets Practice” – manners, expectations, and cultural dos and don’ts in the European project context
14:00 Impulse & Discussion: Prejudices as obstacle or resource? – Benefits, risks, and reflection strategies
15:00 Daily Reflection and Evaluation
16:00 Individual Consultations (by appointment)
WEDNESDAY: Ensuring Sustainability & Strengthening Cooperation
Daily Theme: Public Relations, Practical Application, and the Intercultural Dimension within the Team
09:00 Warming-up: Energizing start to the seminar day
09:30 Project Phases IV: Focus on public relations, dissemination, and the sustainable impact of project results in the European context
10:40 Practice Dialogue: Exchange of experiences on challenges and success factors in intercultural project work
11:40 Project Management Workshop, Part 3: Success factors of intercultural cooperation – tools, strategies, and best practices
Intercultural Workshop, Part 3: “Fit for the Project” – preparing national team members for intercultural collaboration
12:30 Practice Dialogue: Exchange of experiences on challenges and success factors in intercultural project work
14:00 Interactive Exercises: Applying intercultural communication and cooperation strategies in practice-oriented settings
15:00 Daily Reflection and Evaluation
16:00 Individual Consultations (by appointment)
19:00 International Evening: Presentations of participants’ home countries/regions and insights into their intercultural characteristics
THURSDAY: Project Completion, Digital Tools & Cultural Transfer
Daily Theme: From the Final Project Step to Cultural Anchoring – Reflection & Experience
09:00 Warming-up: Energizing start to the seminar day
09:30 Project Phases V: Focus on project completion – documentation and follow-up in an intercultural context
10:40 Digital Tools and IT Solutions: Supporting international project processes
11:20 Intercultural Interaction Exercises: Communication, perspective-taking, and shared values
12:00 Project Management Workshop, Part 4: Successfully shaping intercultural collaboration – reflection & transfer
Intercultural Workshop, Part 4: Raising awareness among national teams for working in the European context
14:00 Project Management Workshop, Part 5: Self-directed work on the chosen assignment
Intercultural Workshop, Part 5: Self-directed work on the chosen assignment
15:00 Individually Organized School Visits: Practice-oriented deepening of intercultural understanding
16:00 Daily Reflection and Evaluation
17:00 Individual Consultations (by appointment)
FRIDAY: Conclusion, Impact and Outlook
Daily Theme: Making Results Visible, Sharing Successes, Opening Perspectives
09:00 Warming-up: Energizing start to the seminar day
09:30 Project Phases VI: Focus on strategies for the sustainable dissemination of seminar results
10:00 Preparation of Final Presentations: Fine-tuning and coordination within the teams
11:00 Presentation & Discussion: Presentation of all workshop results and joint exchange
12:00 Continuation of Presentations: Review and outlook
14:00 Seminar Evaluation & Feedback Session: Reflection on the week – personal and professional development
16:00 Individual Consultations (by appointment)
18:00 Certificate Ceremony: Official presentation of participation certificates
19:00 Closing Evening: Informal conclusion of the week – space for conversations and networking
TYPE OF CERTIFICATION OF ATTENDANCE AWARDED IN THE LANGUAGE OF THE TRAINING: Certificate of attendance including description of training Content and time input
DATE OF START: 19/ 10/ 2026
TIME OF START: 09.00
DATE OF END: 24/ 10/ 2026
TIME OF END: 16.00
NAME OF HOST INSTITUTION: ETT Academy Malta Ltd.
TOWN/ CITY: Sliema
COUNTRY: Malta
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS COURSE SESSION:
NAME: Reinhard Dreyer
TELNR: +49 1739001894
EMAIL: ettacademy-malta@web.de
IDENTIFICATION OF THE TRAINER/S: NAME, PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION, ROLE DURING THE TRAINING:
Reinhard Dreyer – Germany – Trainer- Dipl.Ing., Project manager
Maria do Rosario Goncalves da Silva Rodrigues Ferreira – Portugal – Trainer – Master of Education Science
Juliana Juricic – Slovenia – Trainer – Master of Pedagogic, Project manager
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS ENVISAGED: 50
FEE IN € FOR ACCOMODATION AND MEALS:
approximately 800.00€ (accommodation in a single room & all meals)
approximately 775.00€ (accommodation in a double room (per person) & all meals)
COURSE FEE IN € (TUTION AND MATERIALS): 580.00€
– teacher training course organization;- support for course participants before, during and after the trainings course from four trainer team; – four trainer team during the course time; – course materials (handouts and digital materials); – 6 coffee breaks; – two international evenings; – intercultural exchange of cultural and historical places
CANCELATION FEE IN € (WHERE APPLICABLE): no
