Project “Loova Tuleviku Kool technology classroom”
Project duration: 2022/23 school year
Grant amount: 14 253.68
Project aim:
Building on the school curriculum and development plan:
to start teaching technology on site at the school
to develop real-life learning
to help students reach learning outcomes in different subjects by applying their knowledge to engineering and making things
to support the digital skills of teachers and students
to improve learning outcomes in science and art
to support creativity and enterprise across the school community
to support cross-curricular integration and help students build a coherent picture of the world
to build STEAM know-how within the school and share it with other stakeholders
With the project funding we purchased:
Laser cutter kit Flux Beambox Pro
3D printer kit FlashForge Foto 13.3
1 CNC milling machine kit Stepcraft M700
12 programmable Sphero Bolt robots
Project “A collaborative team and teachers’ individual development needs”
Project duration: 2021/22–2022/23 school years. Grant amount 3625 €
Project aim:
The project aimed to support teachers’ different development needs and, through this, to raise the quality of teaching and support students in the best possible way.
1. As a result of the project, the school’s teachers and management understand the school’s values and shared goals and create a school culture that supports the growth of both students and teachers.
2. As a result of the project, new teachers understand how future skills (creativity, enterprise, independence, responsibility) can be put to work in their teaching,
3. As a result of the project, the school’s teachers and management are able to supervise creative projects in line with the school curriculum.
4. As a result of the project, class teachers and teaching assistant(s) use a range of practical skills in integrated general studies.
The training partner was MTÜ Loovalt tulevikku.
Project “Dream big – OUR OWN GREEN-TECH SCHOOL BUILDING”
Project duration: 2021/2022 school year. Grant amount: 9 985 €
Funding: grant for green technology business development programmes and for projects raising awareness among general education students (Kliima.7.1.1), European Union structural funds, KIK (Environmental Investment Centre).
Project aim: to increase Grade 6–7 students’ theoretical and practical knowledge of green technology. Students learn how straw buildings help mitigate climate change and adapt to it.
Results: Loova Tuleviku Kool dreams of one day building its very own straw-bale school building, so this project gives us strong support along with the knowledge and skills for the next steps. Students design a plan and a scale model of the Loova Tuleviku Kool straw house, drawing up the budget, materials list and work schedule for the dream school building, based on the principles of the circular economy and green technology. Students deepen their knowledge of green technology through both theory and hands-on work. Within the project we want to work with experts in the field from both Estonia and Denmark. Sven Aluste and Hobukoolipark share theoretical and practical advice and skills for building a straw house and on renewable energy. Ragmar Saksing from Tehnopol gives us an in-depth talk on green technology, together with a visit to Roheruum. Our Danish partner is the green technology company Small Planet. Its founders Lars and Jo will show us their projects on site, including a straw-built school building they constructed.
Project leaders: Gedi Põder, Kersti Vana
Leaflet of the project “Our own green-tech school building”
Supported by the Republic of Estonia.
Project “The health of our environment matters to the Loova Tuleviku Kool family!”
Project duration: 2021/2022 school year. Grant amount: 1750 €
Project aim: to organise environmental awareness field trips for all Loova Tuleviku Kool students to nature education centres in Harju County and further afield, so that our students come to understand that people are part of nature and that our economic and cultural well-being depends on nature thriving.
Result: a better understanding of nature, how it works and why ecological balance matters helps students behave in more environmentally friendly ways.
Using the results, additional outcomes: the knowledge gained can be reinforced in everyday lessons. Through the project, students experience how human activity affects nature and learn to make nature-friendly decisions. Children’s interest in nature is nurtured. At the end of each field trip, the students make a poster together, which we display at school; we film/photograph the process and share it on the school website and on social media.
Project “Inclusive education at Loova Tuleviku Kool”
Project duration: 2020/21 and 2021/22 school years. Grant amount: 4875 €
The project aimed to support inclusive teaching at Loova Tuleviku Kool in stages I–III of basic school. It was needed to give our teachers and head of school the knowledge and skills to notice special educational needs and to choose and apply suitable measures and methods for them. The project also helped make teaching more inclusive for every student.
As a result of the project, Loova Tuleviku Kool teachers are better at noticing special educational needs (including giftedness) and at building lessons that support every student’s learning. Teachers tried out a wide range of inclusive active-learning methods to engage students more effectively. Teachers now know more about filling in development cards, drawing up individual curricula and differentiating instruction.
Project “Theme-based integration in the second and third stages of study”
Project duration: 2020/2021 school year. Grant amount: 3800 €
The project aims to support the introduction of theme-based integrated learning at Loova Tuleviku Kool in Grades 6–9, helping learners build a coherent picture of the world. As a result of the project, all third-stage teachers at Loova Tuleviku Kool (10) can plan theme-based integrated learning together and know how to deliver it in Grades 6–9. Teachers’ attitudes favour integrated learning.
The skills gained through the training will continue to support integrated learning at Loova Tuleviku Kool in the future. Teachers can draw up an integrated curriculum, which makes it possible to apply for an education licence for the third stage of study and to teach in an integrated way. The trained teachers will put their new knowledge and experience into practice, raising the quality of teaching.
The training was attended by 10 teachers and 1 head of school. The training partner was MTÜ Loovalt tulevikku.
Project “Friends of the environment at Loova Tuleviku Kool”
Project duration: 2020/2021 school year. Grant amount: 1800 €
Project aim: to organise environmental awareness field trips for all Loova Tuleviku Kool students to nature education centres in Harju County and further afield, so that our students come to understand that people are part of nature and that our economic and cultural well-being depends on nature thriving.
Result: a better understanding of nature, how it works and why ecological balance matters helps students behave in more environmentally friendly ways.
Using the results, additional outcomes: the knowledge gained can be reinforced in everyday lessons. Through the project, students experience how human activity affects nature and learn to make nature-friendly decisions. Children’s interest in nature is nurtured. At the end of each field trip, the students make a poster together, which we display at school; we film/photograph the process and share it on the school website and on social media.
Project “Shared awareness at Loova Tuleviku Kool”
Project duration: 23.04.2020 – 30.09.2020, grant amount 4950 €. The project aimed to train the private school’s teachers (at least 10) and management (2) on the topic “Collaboration that supports the development of the school and its staff”. The training aimed to develop teachers’ social-emotional and collaboration skills and their knowledge of the school’s core principles and methods.
The result is a positive school climate and real collaboration between colleagues in planning lessons, developing the school and creating the learning environment. Teachers cope with their workload and emotions during stressful periods. The school’s values have been discussed through, are clear to everyone, and are reflected in teachers’ work plans and lessons.
The training took place over 7 training days. The training partner was OÜ Kasvuruum.
Project “Friends of the environment grow at Loova Tuleviku Kool”
Project duration: 02.09.2019 – 05.06.2020, grant amount 1500 €
The project aims to organise environmental awareness field trips for all Loova Tuleviku Kool students to a nature education centre in Harju County, so that our students come to understand that people are part of nature and that our economic and cultural well-being depends on nature thriving.
Through the project, students experience how human activity affects nature and learn to make nature-friendly decisions. Children’s interest in nature is nurtured. At the end of each field trip, the students make a poster together, which we display at school; we film the process and post the film on the school website and share it on social media.
Project “Robotics at Loova Tuleviku Kool”
Project duration: 2019/2020 school year, grant amount 4441 €, used to purchase 8 LEGO
Education Mindstorms EV3 core sets, accessories and 1 laptop.
The project’s aim is for students at our school to start robotics from Grade 3 – in the 2019/2020 school year, 2 lessons a week for 7 consecutive weeks.
In the first year, students learn the basics of building and programming robots. In the second year, they would go on to design, build and program robots themselves that can complete space-field challenges on their own.
A special feature of our school is that classes have up to 15 students. As only a limited number of students can use the robotics equipment at once, we teach robotics in cycles. All students in Grades 3–5
get 7 weeks of robotics as double lessons, i.e. 14 lessons in total. The robotics cycle runs as part of maths and crafts and technology lessons, i.e. 1 lesson linked to crafts and technology and 1 to maths.
We plan to buy more equipment in the future and will certainly take part in various robotics activities outside school.
Project “The heart of Loova Tuleviku Kool”
Project duration: 01.09.2018 – 01.09.2019, grant amount 4700 €.
The project aims to train the school team to share an understanding of the Settlement method and apply it consistently, so that children can lead their own learning, work according to their abilities and talents, and take on responsibility as they become ready for it. This method ensures that students are involved in the learning process, that their initiative is put to use and that they are motivated to learn.
As a result, the whole teaching staff, including the head of school, applies what they have learned and in doing so strengthens the school’s organisational culture, grounded in an approach to learning that supports each student’s individual and social development and builds learning skills, creativity and enterprise.
Teachers work closely together in every way, including preparing learning materials for the Settlement method. They shape the learning environment together. They develop reflection criteria that support learning and development. Teachers are able to give each other feedback and mentor new teachers joining the school.
Project “The school of world-changers finds its feet”
Project duration: 01.09.2017 – 31.10.2018
The project focused on improving fundraising capacity, marketing and communication, and staff competence. The chosen measures support all of the school’s main development directions for the next 3 years: the school’s growth, staff competence, high-quality teaching, stronger collaboration and the school’s reputation. To meet the project’s aim, the activities carried out included: project management; staff training and consulting in project management, marketing and communication, and funding; creating a logo, visual identity and website; planning and running a range of marketing activities; securing funding; and drawing up collaboration processes and a collaboration plan.
