The aim of the project

Open Gate is an international Grundtvig Learning Partnership project. The aim of the project is to promote the knowledge of English language, ICT and creative writing in a life long learning context. Each participating institution will create its own database of texts to enhance mutual knowledge of partner countries and stimulate a sense of European self-consciousness. Throughout the project the participants will develop a better knowledge of their national and European identity. The project includes the study and mutual information on cultural and historical heritage, national customs and traditions typical of each participating country. The students will be involved in the production on texts in English concerning the above mentioned themes. The chosen works will be published on the official web site, created by the same students. The resulting publications collected and elaborated by project participants will be exchanged among the project partners.

Procedure

For Unieda Manuela Gazzano (English teacher) has selected a group of about 20 students chosen from the upper level classes: level 8 (Villaggio Azzurro) level 6 (Cinecittà Piaget) and level 8 (Cinecittà Piaget). The students will be assisted by Mirko Mauri (ITC teacher) and Unieda’s ITC team in the publication of their works on the official web site.

partner

CZECH REPUBLIC

Czech Republic is represented by the Faculty of Electrical Engineering (FEE) of Czech Technical University (CTU), Prague. Inside this institution there is U3A (University of Third Age) which organizes courses of ITC, graphics and English at different levels.

POLAND

The Fullness of Life Academy of Cracow is a non governamental organization acting in support of middle-aged and elderly people. Among the activities there are computer classes for seniors, language courses, seminars and lectures. It obtains finances by EU programs and Polish and foreign institutions.

SPAIN

Las Rosas School, in Madrid provides basic education to migrants, early school learners, learners with special needs and people who didn’t have access to the educational system. There are also computer classes, language courses, professional courses.

ITALY

Unieda (Italian Union for adult education) is an umbrella association whose members are about 60 Italian Popular Universities, Universities for Third Age and cultural associations. It offers a wide range of courses for workers, young people, women, seniors and immigrants. The most important university in Unieda is Upter, in Rome.

FINLAND

The first institution that represents Finland is the Levon Institute of the University of Vaasa. It is the centre for Continuing Education and Research. It provides continuing education, research and development services. The Levòn Institute is located in the city of Vaasa, in western Finland.

 

FINLAND

Finland is also represented by the Adult Education Institute of Vaasa.  It offers a very wide range of courses. It is financed 20% by the students’ fees and 80% by the government.