We want to put together four pillars of the 21st Century Education (Ict, NFL, Creativity and Research) and give a direction (Entrepreneurship) to these improvements. But we want also to demonstrate the connection between our objectives and the chosen priorities. We are absolutely convinced that there is a strong relation between the ways of learning/teaching and the results, especially in the basic and transversal skills, so we will dedicate great energies to boost teachers to introduce our 4 pillars and the direction in the curriculum in order to face the low level of results, the early school leaving and the great challenges of a changing world. All the activities of this project aim to help, encourage and reward the efforts of teachers to create a better learning environment for them and their students. BACKGROUND The great problems that are emerging and make uncertain the future, less rich perspectives, rare opportunities for young people can be tackled by education. Our traditional educational systems failed. We have low results in basic and transversal skills and an intolerable early school leaving rate. In many curricula some important skills as entrepreneurship are not included. The improvements of fluency in a foreign language are requested by the Clil environment. Off-the-cuff attempts to introduce new methodologies don’t interest us. For example a large use of creativity might lead to superficiality, while a deep, well set research doesn't often evaluate the unusual. NFL is motivating and enjoyable but it takes time and has uncertain results, on the contrary the curriculum is focused on specific skills. We want to join accuracy and creativity, reliable science and leadership, coding and volunteering. Because we are convinced that either you use these combinations or you will lose…. OBJECTIVES The project aims at improving the knowledge in the areas of: - Creativity, lateral thinking, critical thinking, problem solving - Use of technology as an educational tool - Multidisciplinary approaches - Non formal learning - Entrepreneurship - Use of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) It aims at tackling - low achievements in basic and transversal skills - early school leaving - youth unemployment PARTICIPANTS TEACHERS of different subjects (Foreign languages, Mathematics, ICT, Philosophy). SCHOOLS from Ravenna, IT; Vienna, AT; Lisbon, PT; Siaulai, LT; Spijkenisse, NL; Lodz, PL ACTIVITIES There are 6 topics: 1. Critical thinking 2. Creative thinking 3. ICT in teaching 4. Entrepreneurship 5. Project based learning 6. Non formal learning For each topic we have: - a 3-month work - the IO work just before the LTTA - the LTT Activity in one country - the ME after the LTTA IOs AND MEs They are a mix of research, case studies, guidelines ever designed for a good use in teaching. The Strange Case of Mister Brain; Creative pupils - manual for teachers; A Guide for Interactive Practice Tests; Interactive game on entrepreneurial skills How to raise money for a cause without losing your friends ; Scavenger Hunt : NFL. METHODOLOGY We want to insist on: - Student- centred methodology - Creative and Critical Thinking - Space to ICT , web 2.0 tools and languages - Experiences more than knowledge - Sharing and communication of every part of the process, process as important as result - Problem solving, Realia, case studies and authentic assessments - Non formal learning - Peer education - Ethical Values , Democracy, Citizenship, Inclusion - Enjoying the school time RESULTS - Official website of the project - Wall of the project in every school, exhibitions. - Media coverage (radio, local newspapers, magazines). - Activities in the classroom, quizzes, assessment files - Researches about ESL - Analysis of the results in basic skills - Study on the labour market perspective - Catalogue of good practices - Online tools and their guidelines - Online platform - Suggestions for some parts of the curricula - Training courses for teachers IMPACT We expect the students at the end of the project - improve their English communication - are self-aware and self-confident - more used to share best practices - have creative ideas - are willing to be on their own and risk - can plan and arrange an event, - are decision-makers - are problem solvers - can work both independently or in team, - are capable of recognizing opportunities - are aware of being European citizen - develop a sense of initiative - are more active in participation and more responsible - enjoy more the school time LONG TERM BENEFITS In teaching - the student at the centre of the process - Improving the professional skills - Introducing NFL - Improving the use of ICT and foreign languages In the curricula - Introducing the sense of entrepreneurship - Improving the use of creative and critical thinking.. In the way of learning - More motivation - Better communication In the chances to find a job In the civic participation