Visit from the Hogeschool van Amsterdam Strengthens International Cooperation
Last week, we welcomed Susanne Görlich and a group of students from the Hogeschool van Amsterdam to Linz as part of our ongoing cooperation in the field of German teacher education for secondary schools.
During their visit, the students had the opportunity to learn more about our institution and the support services available for incoming exchange students. They were able to ask questions about studying at our university, student life in Linz, and the practical aspects of participating in an exchange programme. Our Incoming Coordinator, Maria Michelmann, was happy to answer their questions and provide information about studying at our institution.
As several of the students are considering spending a semester abroad at our institution next year, the visit provided a valuable opportunity to gain first-hand information and become familiar with the university and its international programmes.
We would like to thank Susanne Görlich and her students for their visit and look forward to continuing our cooperation with the Hogeschool van Amsterdam.
Erasmus+ Job Shadowing Experience in South Tyrol
As part of the Erasmus+ programme, Verena recently had the opportunity to take part in a job shadowing experience in South Tyrol. The mobility provided valuable insights into educational practices, everyday school life, and international perspectives on teaching and learning.
During her stay, Verena was able to observe different pedagogical approaches, exchange ideas with colleagues, and gain first-hand experience of the educational environment in South Tyrol. Such international experiences play an important role in promoting professional development, intercultural exchange, and the strengthening of European cooperation in education.
The job shadowing experience also offered inspiring opportunities for reflection and discussion about innovative teaching methods, classroom interaction, and the importance of international networking within the field of education.
To share some impressions from her stay, we are pleased to present a short video highlighting moments and experiences from the Erasmus+ mobility in South Tyrol.
International Exchange with Partner University from Porto
Last week, our university had the pleasure of welcoming colleagues from Porto as part of an Erasmus+ Staff Mobility (STA). The visit further strengthened the close and longstanding partnership between our institutions and provided valuable opportunities for professional exchange and international collaboration.
During their stay, the guests engaged in discussions with lecturers and staff members from different departments and gained insights into various aspects of teacher education and innovative pedagogical approaches at our university.
A particular highlight of the visit was the exchange with Prof. Eva Weißböck from the Institute of Early Childhood Education. The visiting colleagues were especially impressed by the professional discussions and the opportunity to learn more about current developments and perspectives in the field of elementary pedagogy.
Another important part of the programme was the academic input at the EIS, focusing on “Computer Science Unplugged” in early childhood education. The sessions, led by IL Margit Steiner and Elisabeth Benedik, demonstrated creative and practice-oriented ways of introducing young children to computational thinking and digital literacy without the use of digital devices. The interactive exchange inspired lively discussions about innovative teaching methods and international perspectives on early childhood education.
The visit once again highlighted the importance of international cooperation and academic exchange in fostering new ideas, mutual learning, and sustainable partnerships across Europe.
International Exchange and Collaborative Learning in Teacher Education
As part of my Erasmus+ staff mobility, I had the opportunity to participate in the “International Comenius Week” in Bergamo, an educational seminar week for students in primary education. This experience clearly demonstrated how valuable international exchange can be for both personal and professional development and how important it is to actively create such opportunities for students.
The exchange with colleagues and students from different countries provided valuable insights into a variety of educational systems and pedagogical approaches.
In addition, as part of the internationalisation activities at our university, I had the pleasure of welcoming a guest professor from Portugal. She conducted a seminar block with bachelor students and offered inspiring insights into teaching practices in her home country, particularly with regard to cooperative learning and its implementation in everyday school life.
Our new incoming students have arrived!
We welcome our new incoming Erasmus students and are looking forward to a wonderful semester - here you see them looking out on Dachtstein, at our start of semester excursion up the mountain!