Widespread School
"Widespread School: Innovating Teaching Approaches Outside the Classroom" is a European project financed by the Erasmus+ programme - KA220 Action. Led by the Municipality of Reggio Emilia in Italy, it involves seven partners with diverse skills in the school and educational sector. Three partners from Italy: Municipality of Reggio Emilia, Reggio Children Foundation and University of Modena and Reggio Emilia; one partner from Croatia: City of Zadar; one partner from Finland: Saunalahti School; and two partners from Spain: Carme Auguet School and University of Girona.
This project stems from the experience of “Scuola Diffusa,” which originated in Reggio Emilia during the Covid-19 pandemic as an emergency solution to promote the resumption of in-person teaching during the health crisis.
By drawing inspiration from Scuola Diffusa experience, the project aims to revolutionize teaching methods beyond traditional classrooms by promoting the integration of the Education Outside the Classroom (EOC) approach within partners’ educational contexts, by considering communities as valuable educational resources, and enriching school systems. Primary goals include enhancing the quality of primary and lower secondary education, reinforcing teachers' competences, and positively impacting students by fostering key competences such as critical thinking and creativity.
The project's implementation plan comprises key activities, including project management, literature research, EOC toolbox development, policy awareness, and impact assessment. Anticipated outcomes include the creation of an EOC toolbox for teachers and educators across Europe, the promotion of professional development for teachers, contribution to policy decision processes, and reinforcement of the role of policy and decision-makers in supporting innovative educational experiences within school systems.
In summary, the project aims to transform education by embracing EOC, emphasizing innovative teaching methods outside classrooms, and influencing policies to create dynamic learning environments within communities. The project has a duration of 3 years, starting in September 2023 and ending in August 2026. For more information, visit the official project website(external link, opens in a new window).
