PROJECT-BASED LEARNING

Project-based learning allows children to immerse themselves in the research process quickly and in a comprehensive way, solve practical problems and gain unique experience. It contributes to strong motivation in children, well-coordinated teamwork and the development of creative thinking. How do we do it? Read below.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

The art project “”750 minutes for masterpieces”” is the complete immersion in the world of art.
Project “”The city has me”” – practical knowledge of the city, environmental awareness and analytical thinking
Media programs “”Successful Lviv residents”” (a series of prepared interviews), a series of short cartoons, a video flash mob “”Booktrailer””, a launch of a school magazine
Development of 3D models in the framework of natural and exact sciences implementing architectural and engineering ideas using Lego and 3D printer
The format of themed school weeks – world discoveries, color, environmental, etc.

THE WORLDVIEW OF DAREDEVILS

Semester of creative industries (development of a collection of clothes, jewelry, café concept)
Motivational meetings with successful entrepreneurs, representatives of creative professions, athletes, military
Inspiring visits of famous storytellers, artists and writers
The course of trainings and conversations “”Pro.Life”” – personal development and career guidance for high school students
Excursions to innovative companies in the city Intensive courses in design thinking, personal brand building, communications, Saturday business school

WE LEARN AND WE TEACH

Training for teachers and educators from motivational experts (Institute of Public Initiatives, Metaframe-West Center, etc.)
Visiting educational forums, lectures by leading teachers, psychologists
Remote classes on online platforms (EdEra, Prometheus, To the Lesson, VUM online, EduHub, etc.)

EXCHANGE OF PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Conducting large-scale educational initiatives (Mini EdCamp Lviv).
Organization of training courses for teachers from other regions of our country in cooperation with the Association “Revived Gymnasiums of Ukraine”
Development and launch of our own expert webinars for parents and colleagues with the involvement of external specialists

OPEN TO THE WORLD

Modern world opens up great opportunities for realizing the potential of everyone. Ecolanders are very ambitious and always in search of innovations, best practices and trends of the future. Constant communication with foreigners is integrated into the educational process of our network in order to exchange experience and implement joint bold ideas.

CASE METHOD OF LEARNING WITH FOREIGNERS

Lectures from educators from European universities, business schools and public organizations for high school students
Motivational meetings with experts from Europe and North America
Systematic involvement of native speakers in the language club
Remote communication with peers from other countries in the framework of the educational process

EDUCATIONAL TRIPS

Language camps in the UK, Finland, Hungary, Switzerland
Excursions to Croatia, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Sweden, Greece, Poland and Hungary

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR EDUCATORS

Integration of Canadian educational practices into our educational process
Implementation of effective tutoring techniques of Great Britain, Germany and Poland
Internships for managers and teachers in Austria, Denmark, Poland, Israel, Switzerland, Germany

COOPERATION WITH INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Implementation of joint initiatives with the J. V. Goethe University of Frankfurt, the Krakow Art School, the Wroclaw School in Belyany, the Lillington Nursery and
Primary School, the Alliance Française Lviv Association, the Pearson International
Publishing House, and the European Solidarity Corps.
Our own bilingual Kindergarten curriculum on virtual exchange with preschool institutions of the world (India, Canada, Poland, Great Britain).

FUNDRAISING AND VOLUNTEERING

Fundraising and volunteering for ecolanders hasn’t been only about helping for a while now. Rather, it’s about keeping your hand on the pulse of the world, the opportunity to unite, to donate more happiness, faith, kindness and hope to it. Love for nature is a part of the philosophy of life for all the inhabitants of the educational Planet, so we constantly organize many events to make everyone comfortable coexisting with us.

NETWORK-WIDE EVENTS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR GOOD DEEDS

Traditional events (“Pumpkin party”, “Doughnut party”, etc.)
New Year and Christmas fairs and the special offer “Christmas tree of Kindness”
Culinary, sports and art master classes
Online social media auctions

SOCIAL INITIATIVES

St. Nicholas Day charity for orphans and children with special needs
Visiting orphanages and medical institutions
Supporting rehabilitation institutions and “mothers and children” centres
Assistance to the charitable foundations

ON THE WAY TO VICTORY

Fundraising and meeting the needs of the Defense Forces of Ukraine
Gratitude cards and children’s drawings for defender warriors
Weaving camouflage nets and helmet coverings
Collecting cans, containers and other raw materials to repurpose
Making trench candles during home economics lessons
Selecting literature and goodies for the wounded in the hospital
Sending children’s books for children forcibly displaced to European countries

NATURE IN OUR MIDST

Bird feeders
Animal hotels for tiny animals
Sun beds and houses for animals from Lviv and Lviv region shelters
Urban greenery and gardens

ECOLOGICAL WAY OF LIVING AND THINKING

Harmonious cohabitation with nature has been taught in ECOLAND for 2 years. Our goal is to form the idea of attentive coexistence with the environment in children’s hearts, gratitude for its beauty and warmness and firmly consolidate these feelings for life. We are glad that such a vision of environmentally conscious education has a continuation. And it is children who are the ideologues of these movements within their families and communities.