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.
The programme may support: Mobility
* 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 between schools (including kindergarten/preschool)
* Promoting the development of quality, creativity and innovation in education
* Promoting Learning for all by developing equal opportunities in inclusive education
* Strengthening the Nordic languages and promoting knowledge and understanding of Nordic cultures and Baltic languages and culture
* Promoting co-operation between schools (including kindergarten/pre-schools) and working life.
*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:
Dissemination of project results
Curriculum development
Activities eligible for network support include:
* Administrative meetings to establish and develop the network
* Information activities and the dissemination of results