From Local to Global: Promoting Sustainable Values Through Collaborative Learning in a Primary School Erasmus+ Project
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This article presents the implementation and impact of a short-term Erasmus+ KA201-SCH-061945 project entitled “Act Local, Think Global”, conducted in a Greek primary school with 4th-grade pupils. The program focused on promoting environmental awareness and sustainable behaviors through collaborative learning, intercultural exchange, and digital tools. Through partnerships with schools from Finland, Spain and Wales, students explored topics related to plastic pollution, circular economy, and everyday ecological actions. Activities included virtual exchange, co-creation of e-books, art-based expression, and participation in an international eTwinning campaign. The methodological approach emphasized project-based learning, constructivist principles, and the use of digital platforms such as Twinspace, Canva, and Padlet. Results showed increased student engagement, development of key competences, enhanced cultural understanding, and long-term impact on the school culture. The article reflects on challenges, findings, and recommendations for other schools aiming to integrate Erasmus+ opportunities into their everyday educational practice. Article visualizations:
Author: Theodoros A. Kartsoukis
Language: English
Subfield: Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4412396198