This plan will be adjusted to the participants' needs, discussed throughout preparatory visits/online meetings.
Day 1: Orientation
Welcome meeting with host institution coordinator
Tour of facilities and introduction to key staff
Icebreaker and networking activities
Welcome dinner featuring traditional Portuguese cuisine
Days 2: Observation Phase
Shadowing colleagues in similar roles
Observing teaching methodologies or administrative processes
Taking structured notes using prepared observation frameworks
Daily debriefing with host mentor
Documentation through photos, videos (with appropriate permissions)
Days 3: Participation Phase
Visit to an adult education and training centre
Observation of lifelong learning methodologies and recognition of prior learning (RVCC)
Discussion: Comparing European approaches to adult education
Hands-on session: Designing inclusive learning experiences for adults
Cultural Experience:
Free afternoon in Setúbal: Explore the city's vibrant atmosphere
Days 4: Reflection and Exchange
Presenting own institution's practices to host colleagues
Facilitating a professional exchange workshop
Identifying transferable practices
Collaborative planning for future cooperation
Collecting feedback from host institution
Day 5: Evaluation and Closure
Final evaluation meeting with host coordinator
Completion of documentation
Discussion of follow-up activities and future collaboration
Farewell event
Confirmation of completed activities for Mobility Agreement
Participant Evaluation
Pre and post mobility self-assessment of competencies
Structured reflection journal during mobility
Final evaluation questionnaire
Methodology and Approach:
Hands-on Observations - Experience real classroom settings
Workshops and Discussions - Exchange of methodologies and best practices
Cultural Immersion - Discover Portuguese history, traditions, and education system
Networking and Collaboration - Build European partnerships
This program offers a balanced mix of professional development, cultural discovery, and networking opportunities, making it a rich and immersive Erasmus+ mobility experience.
Certification
▪ All participants will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the course. Additionally, an Europass Mobility Certificate can be issued upon request.
▪ Our courses are developed and delivered in full compliance with the Quality Standards for courses under Key Action 1.
▪ We also provide support to participants in completing Learning Agreements and any other necessary documentation required by their organization.
Fee Information
The fee per participant for the job-shadowing activity is as follows:
3 days of job shadowing: €70 daily rate per participant
4 days of job shadowing: €65 daily rate per participant
5 days of job shadowing: €60 daily rate per participant
The amount includes preparation for the course, training, training materials and organizational costs, coffee breaks and a guided tour.
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