MOBILITY IN TURKEY

 MOBILITY IN TURKEY

Polatlı TOBB Science High School - 18 - 22.10.2021

 PHISICAL MOBILITY

The LTTA have been held in Turkey in October 2021 under the leadership of Polatlı TOBB Science High School. Polatlı TOBB Science High School was chosen as the host for this LTT due to its proximity to geothermal resources. LTT in workshops, demonstration, project-based learning, field visits, presentations, brainstorming, materials development, methods of work and small group students using problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity skills has been developed. LTT has been held for 5 days with the participation of 4 students and 1 teacher from the participating schools and 4 teachers and 16 students from the leading school (Total 8 teachers, 32 students).

Monday:

- introduction of to their schools, countries and cultures, introduction to the question and answer event,

- host school presented the harms of fossil fuels and the importance of renewable energy,- city tour.

Tuesday:

 - introduced of STEM method to the participating teachers under the guidance of the host school's physics teacher, virtualization in the E-Twinning portal,

-presented the potential and uses of geothermal resources in each school's country, mixed group brainstorming,

-study of the leading school's work on "Zero Waste", educational visit to the recycling plant with the participants.

Wednesday:

- HBV UNV. Polatlı Fen Ed. Fak. academic seminar on geothermal energy,

- students designed, recycled products from waste materials,

- an event promoting Turkey's food culture, folk dances and songs with parents.

Thursday:

 - students prepared a 3-D geothermal energy map of partner countries in mixed groups with STEM approach and virtualized the study in the eTwinning portal for project partners.

 - Training visit to Hayman geothermal power plants.

Friday:

- teachers 'development of course materials,

- preparation of digital panels, product exhibition,

- evaluation meetings and writing progress reports.

Students in this LTT:

-interested in concrete applications about global warming and environmental pollution,

-noticed the damage to the environment fossil fuels, renewable energy and discovered through examples in the areas of,

-STEM method 3-dimensional map of geothermal energy in the preparation of key skills development of disadvantaged students in a positive way, they LTT been included in the decomposition of provision

-learning and language skills by interacting with groups in different countries adapt to the development of team work-multi-culturalism embrace, as it is aimed to socialize and increase self-confidence. In addition, STEM is introduced with this LTT, teachers are mentored biology course environmental pollution subject will be handled with these activities. The experience gained in the activities, the teaching materials developed and the presentations will be added to the lesson plans; continuity will be ensured by the use of the lessons by the teachers of the partner schools.

The benefits of the participants

- Participants explored the uses and potential of geothermal energy in Turkey with concrete applications on site

- The participants raised awareness about global warming and environmental pollution, and the participants understood the importance of renewable energy

- Our students learned by living by doing research trips to geothermal energy and recycling facilities

- Our students learned the subject of environmental pollution in biology course with these LTT activities on site

 - Teachers mentored in STEM field, teachers increased their professional development by using STEM approach in their lessons

- With the 3-dimensional geothermal energy map our students can achieve our priority objectives of new educational methods, development of course processing and acquisition of key skills, as well as these activities enabled the diversification of curriculum and course materials

- Organization and cooperation capability of institutions increased, multi-national project making skills developed

 - During the LTT, prejudices overcame by the collaboration of groups from different cultures and countries, intercultural interaction, foreign language development and multilingualism ensured

 - Equality of opportunity achieved by the participation of economically and socially disadvantaged students in mobility

- With this LTT, where unique ideas formed through mutual exchange of information, the institutional development of the project partners increased and their international identity strengthened. Also the EU 2020 targets specified in the quality and efficiency of education and training, equality, social solidarity and the provision of active citizenship, entrepreneurship and promoting creativity and innovation at every level of education including one of the goals of cooperation between the institutions of the EU countries will be a step closer.

VIRTUAL MOBILITY 

Description of the activity

The LTTA were held in Turkey in November 2020 under the leadership of Polatlı TOBB Science High School.

The activities in this event were multiple, varied, connected to the theme of the project and very interesting. There were workshops, demonstration, presentations, brainstorming, materials development, methods of work and small group students using problem solving, critical thinking, and the collaboration.

During the virtual mobility, project’s activities were as following:

Monday

- The headteacher of the school and the coordinator of the project made the presentation of the hosting participants and of the guests. All the teams presented materials about their countries and cultures. Romanian students presented online a power point material about their school and city, Bucharest and Romanian educational system.

It was presented below the harms of fossil fuels and the importance of renewable energy, by the hosting project team.

Tuesday:

 - Romanian students from 8A, 8B and 8C classes followed online the Turkish introduction of STEM method to the participating teachers under the guidance of the host school's physics teacher, virtualization in the E-Twinning portal. After the activity has ended, a group of 5 Romanian students together with the host and guests students had an online conversation that lasted 20 minutes and had a multiple role: first of all, some knowledge about the topic of the meeting was fixed, the students improved their communication skills in English and this discussion was a feedback of activity and had a role in evaluation. They talk about the potential and uses of geothermal resources in each country, school's work on "Zero Waste", the about the importance of recycling plastic, metal, glass and the use of household waste for agriculture.

Wednesday:

- Romanian students from 7a, 7B and 7C participated at the academic seminar on geothermal energy. After that, they design recycled products from waste materials. Romanian students presented some of their materials made by recycled materials – plastic bottles, bottle caps, plastic bags and paper rolls.

In the end of this event, the Turkish team presented their food culture, folk dances and songs.

Thursday:

 - students prepared a 3-D geothermal energy map of partner countries in mixed groups with STEM approach and virtualize the study in the eTwinning portal for project partners. Romanian teams participated online with students from 7 and 8 grade classes.

Friday:

- The participants prepared of digital panels and made an international exhibition. Romanian students sent their panel online to the hosting school that presented together with the others. Romanian students presented a short movie about a mini-exhibition made especially for this meeting, by the pupils from the 6D class, together with the teachers Mattuzzi Emanuela and Tufaru Roxana.

In the end of the meeting, there was an evaluation session – students and teachers complete questionnaires and a small report.

The Romanian students at this virtual mobility have enriched their knowledge about concrete applications about global warming and environmental pollution, about the damage to the environment fossil fuels and the necessity of the renewable energy. They also learned about STEM method 3-dimensional map of geothermal energy.

Romanian students and teachers participant at this event increased their English language skills by interacting with groups in different countries adapt to the development of team work-multi-culturalism embrace; it was aimed to socialize and increase their self-confidence. In addition, STEM was introduced with this LTT, teachers are mentored biology course environmental pollution subject handled with these activities. The experience gained in these activities, the teaching materials developed and the presentations will be added to the lesson plans; continuity will be ensured by the use of the lessons by the teachers of the partner schools.

PHOTOS FROM THE MOBILITY

ACTIVITIES IN SCHOOL

STEAM ACTIVITIES

ARTISTIC PROGRAM

ANOTHER DAY OF PRESENTATION OF PROJECT'S MATERIALS

VIRTUAL MOBILITY OF ROMANIA

VISITING THE CITY AND THE IMPORTANT PLACES FOR THE FOR ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

VISIT TO CAPPADOCIA

EVALUTION OF THE EXCHANGE THROUGH QUESTIONNAIRES AND DISCUSSIONS

DISSEMINATION IN THE SCHOOL

IMPRESSIONS OF THE TURKISH STUDENTS

This trip is so funny and informative for me. I learn so many renewable energy sources and i got to know new cultures. I made new friends from different cultures. We did a lot of fun activities. So we had fun and learn. Also I improved my English. I look forward to other trips. Nilgün ÖZTÜRK

Erasmus was a great opportunity for me. We introduced our country to our foreigner friends in the trip. I had an opportunity about using my foreign language in normal life. Besides I learned somethings about renewable energies: How the geothermal energy works and the geothermal energy usage in other countries. We helped each other in the activities like this. That was really an amazing experience that I will never forget. Görkem Sude KÖKSAL

This project was really cool.  I met new people.  I learned about different cultures.  We had so much fun together.  I had the opportunity to improve my English.  I learned more about renewable energy. Ali Emir KÜÇÜKKAĞNICI

I think it is a very different and beautiful experience. I am very happy to have made beautiful friends during presentations, STEM applications and Social activities. In addition, I learned a lot of new information about renewable energy sources and their usage areas that I did not know before, and during the events I had the opportunity to see how these processes progressed at the power plants. Long live the universality of science and knowledge! Ali Yılmaz BÖLÜKBAŞI

It was a nice and informative experience for me. I met new friends and culture. I explained Turkish tastes and culture to the guests. I improved my English and practiced. I also learned about renewable energy and geothermal energy. I also learned new things about history and culture on the trips. Mehmethan BOZBAY

First of all, I am very happy to be in this project. We had a very good week. It was nice to meet people from different cultures. Polatlı and Nevşehir trips were a lot of fun. I also went to Nevşehir for the first time. Fairy chimneys were very interesting. We also visited the historical places of Polatlı.I learned new information as well as traveling. I learned what renewable energy sources are. I better understood the importance of renewable energy sources for the world. In short, it was a great week. Berra Deniz KÖKPINAR 

Although this week was quite tiring for me, it was also a pleasant and productive week because I had the opportunity to develop myself, and I also met great people. Most of the guest students were friendly and amiable. I learned many things about their country and their culture. We had so many opportunities to talk with them, especially through after-school meetings. Apart from that, we learned many things about renewable energy through presentations made, the facilities visited and the academician who came to our school. I'm really proud of myself because of that I had the chance to deal with guest students. I hope that I will represent Turkey will represent turkey in these countries a few months later. Zeynep BEZDAN 

We had a very good week together. We also communicated sincerely with our friends from other countries. Together with them, we went to places related to solar power plants in Polatlı and learned new information. In this way, we understood the importance of renewable energy better. It was my first time to go to Nevşehir with them. Fairy Chimneys were really impressive. In addition to seeing new places, we also improved our foreign language skills. In short, we had a fun and useful week in many ways. Buse ÇOBAN

This project was an amazing opportunity for me. We met new friends and with them, sometimes on trips and sometimes at the events, we had a great time. We learned about renewable energies, geothermal energy, and usages of it. And we tried to make a lamp to work with steam power and build the best tower with the least materials in STEM activities. Other than those, we had trips to Ankara, Eskişehir, and Nevşehir to show them our culture and stuff. It was all so fun to do. Burak YILMAZ

Erasmus+ is a project that I will proudly talk about when people ask about my high school life.  We have worked very hard since the beginning of the project and we created very good memories together.  We created very good relations with Turks and my peers from different nationalities.  We learned about cultures and our perspective changed.  We also became conscious about "renewable energy", which is the aim of the project.  With my own group "Zero Waste", we have seen that the things we throw away without thinking can be recreated with inspiration and handcraft.  Thanks to everyone who gave me these opportunities in the project. Günsu MICIK

This project was amazing. Meeting with people from another country in real life was amazing. I learned their culture, their education systems and some words from their language. Talking and hanging out with them was so fun. I also learned lots of things about renewable energy sources and especially geothermal energy. I'm so excited to join next year! İrem Naz AYTAR

It's been an amazing week, as I expected.  I made very good friends.  I realized that many of my worries about foreign languages ​​were unnecessary.  I was informed about where and how geothermal energy is used.  I learned about renewable energy types.  It has been a rewarding week in every way. Zeycan Odabaşı

On the first day of school, renewable energy, geothermal energy and school promotion presentations were made. We toured the biogas plant and solar panels. The dinner event on Wednesday was fun but also noisy. During our trip on Thursday, we learned about fairy chimneys and underground cities. The food we ate was also very good. We said goodbye to our foreign friends on Friday. It was a full week for me. I am happy to get to know my foreign friends and spend time with them. Elifnur Kadak 

Erasmus+ project was a real milestone for me. I learned so many things about other countries, cultures, English language. Their different thoughts made my brain freer and preconception free. At the meeting nights i realized that i broke my walls while speaking with foreign friends. Now i am much more comfortable while speaking. Another the most important characteristic that Erasmus+ gave me is group working. We were nearly 12 people. It’s really hard to keep up with group friends but with patience and understanding we have got the better of. I am really proud of my group; we did everything that we can do. Finally, I want to talk about academic benefits. We made presentation about renewable energy and visited two power plants near Polatli.We asked questions to the engineers who are working in the power plant. Then we made a STEM study at school. In the last day of the project, we made zero waste presentation and workshop! We talked about what we can do from home wastes. My group friends prepared a bunch of materials that are made from wastes. All and all i have lots of funny and didactic stories that i am going to tell my friends and family. Erasmus+ was the best project i have ever attended. Eren Berk SAC

The best activity in the school because we made new friends, exchanged cultures and improved our English. Firstly, we traveled the Ankara on Sunday. I made my first presentation on Monday, and I was so excited. On Tuesday we traveled the Eskişehir and it was so good because we saw the interesting animals. On Wednesday my favorite day in the Erasmus+ days, because we danced to Turkish traditional music, It was funny. On Friday I made my last presentation, we had a farewell dinner and said goodbye. Ebrar Karani TEKEL

I really enjoyed this week. And I learned some new things. We were with foreign students all week and had a good time. We introduced our country and our school to them. We visited the biogas plant and solar panels. In Sunday we went to Ankara on Sunday and Eskişehir on Tuesday. The event on Wednesday Evening was my favourites. It was really fun. Friday was zero waste days and I also made my presentation. We had our farewell dinner on Friday night. And we Said goodbye to our foreign friends. This week was very good for me. I’m really happy to experience it. Hanife KÜÇÜK

I think that the Erasmus project has made me more enterprising, social and cultural. Talking to people from abroad was an exciting and very different experience for me.  It was nice to go to Ankara and Eskişehir with them and learn new things. After the trips, we learned new information with presentations on renewable energy. After the presentations, we went to see the solar energy panels and energy production from waste in Polatlı to see what we learned with our own eyes. Then we made a model of geothermal power plant. Finally, we had a farewell dinner and said goodbye to all of them.  I really loved them all, we had a great time. Elif Betül KURUDERE

First of all, I would like to state that a week I spent with my friends from abroad has taken its place among the most important and beautiful weeks of my life. I have accumulated memories that I will proudly talk about in every area of my life. The part I was presenting heating with geothermal energy and I hope I could inform my friends and teachers a little bit about this. Apart from presentations and experiments, we had a great time socially with our friends. It is an indescribable feeling to have friends in different countries who will remember us well. I hope they loved both our country and us. I’m really glad that I took part in this project. I would like to thank all my teachers and also my friends who contributed to the project for giving us this unforgettable experience. Sena Nur ÇAKIR

Erasmus+ was a very good opportunity for me. I met new people. Even though we had a little time, I learned a lot. I had the chance to know different cultures. We had so much fun together. I hope they loved both our country and us.  I have memories that I will never forget. Everyone was friendly. We also learned a lot about renewable energy sources. I think this project has added something to all of us. Thank you to my teachers and friends for this unforgettable experience. Atanur Kaan UYANIK

Being in Erasmus project was incurable experience for me. I had chance to learn about different countries and different cultures. We visited the different cities of my country with the students come to my country so they learned so much about our country too. We learned about renewable energy in our country and visited students’ country. We visited renewable energy place in my city that was really fun. Sedef KAYA

IMPRESSIONS OF THE ROMANIAN STUDENTS

Our virtual meeting with students and teachers from the schools’ partners was very interesting. Virtual Exchange uses the broad reach and scope of new media technologies to bring geographically distant people together - we were impressed by the activities of the meeting. Thanks to the interactive lessons given by the teachers from Turkey, we felt as if we were there too, in school. They always asked us if it sounded good, if we understood, what do we think about the activities and we answered them and told them our impressions. We liked the Turkish school very much, the STEAM activity made in Turkish school, and we wish to practice it in February with our teachers. We were also impressed by the presentations of the partners’ schools, by the traditional dances and costumes, by the perfect communication in English language of all the students. Being the first time that we experienced the virtual mobility, we understand better the way that Erasmus+ virtual projects are in progress.

We wait for the next meeting when we will meet together, and we will have the opportunity to share our experiences. (Headteacher, Mrs. Stoenescu Mihaela and the students Vilcu Filip, Tanase Alexandru, Diaconescu Mara, Petrea Corina, Greu Alexandra, Tolbaru Sofia, Samoila Maria, Costinea Maria and Xu Le Cheng)  

IMPRESSIONS OF THE NORTH MACEDONIAN STUDENTS