Erasmus +

JOB SHADOWING ERASMUS+ 2024
Carla Villagrasa Pallarès i Inés Martinez Torres. Professores d’Administració i Gestió
Un any més, el Departament d’Administració de l’IES Maestrat ha participat en el programa Erasmus +. Enguany, les dues professores participants han sigut les tutores del cicle formatiu de grau superior d’Administració i finances, en concret: Inés Martinez com a tutora de primer curs, i Carla Villagrasa com a tutora de segon.
La mobilitat ha tingut lloc a l’Istituto Tecnico Economico Tecnologico “Bramante Genga” de la ciutat de Pésaro, regió de Marche i de la província de Pésaro-Urbino, al nord d’Itàlia, on les dues professores han realitzat un job shadowing.
Dins del marc del programa Erasmus +, un job shadowing consisteix en una estada laboral d’observació en un centre educatiu de la Unió Europea, on les dues professores del nostre centre han pogut observar la pràctica laboral del professorat homòleg italià.
Pel que fa al seu model de Formació Professional, aquest té una durada de cinc anys, des dels 14 fins als 19 anys d’edat, sent els dos primers cursos obligatoris. Combina assignatures troncals, com història o matemàtiques, amb matèries específiques del camp professional econòmic i administratiu al llarg de tot el període. A més, com a curiositat, l’alumnat cursa espanyol tècnic els tres primers anys de la formació. La metodologia didàctica és majoritàriament tradicional, amb un ús predominant de bolígraf i paper. No obstant això, el centre compta amb aules específicament adaptades per a la implantació de metodologies innovadores, com ara l’aula inversa (flipped classroom), que actualment es troba en fase experimental.
Durant l’estada, les professores han pogut constatar diferències significatives respecte al sistema educatiu espanyol. A les aules italianes s’observa un gran respecte cap al professorat, amb un clima de silenci absolut durant les classes, que són principalment expositives: el docent explica els continguts mentre l’alumnat pren apunts de manera constant. Els deures es realitzen habitualment a casa i posteriorment es corregeixen a l’aula. Així mateix, es dona una gran importància a l’expressió oral, amb la realització d’exàmens orals al final de cada curs.
En definitiva, amb aquesta estada, s’han pogut intercanviar experiències, aprendre noves metodologies i establir nous contactes amb la finalitat de dur a terme projectes innovadors i intercanvis entre els respectius centres educatius.
Des de l’IES Maestrat, volem agrair al centre receptor l’acollida del nostre professorat en el centre educatiu.

JOB SHADOWING ERASMUS+ 2024
Once again, the Administration Department at IES Maestrat has taken part in the Erasmus+ programme. This year, the two participant teachers were the tutors of the Higher Vocational Training Programme in Administration and Finance: Inés Martínez, tutor of the first-year group, and Carla Villagrasa, tutor of the second-year group.
The mobility took place at the Istituto Tecnico Economico Tecnologico “Bramante Genga” in the city of Pesaro, in the Marche region and the Province of Pesaro and Urbino, in northern Italy, where both teachers carried out a job shadowing mobility.
Within the framework of the Erasmus+ programme, a job shadowing placement consists of an observational work stay at an educational institution within the European Union. During their visit, our two teachers had the opportunity to observe the teaching practices of their Italian counterparts.
Regarding their vocational education system, it lasts five years, from the ages of 14 to 19, with the first two years being compulsory. Throughout the programme, students combine core subjects, such as History and Mathematics, with specialised subjects related to the fields of economics and business administration. Interestingly, students also study Technical Spanish during the first three years of the programme. The teaching methodology is predominantly traditional, with pen-and-paper learning remaining the norm. Nevertheless, the school has classrooms specifically designed to support innovative teaching approaches, such as the flipped classroom, which is currently being implemented on an experimental basis.
During their stay, the teachers observed several significant differences compared with the Spanish education system. In Italian classrooms, there is a strong culture of respect towards teachers, with an atmosphere of complete silence during lessons, which are mainly teacher-led. Teachers explain the content while students take notes continuously. Homework is usually completed at home and then reviewed in class. In addition, considerable importance is attached to oral communication skills, with students sitting oral examinations at the end of each academic year.
Overall, this mobility has provided an excellent opportunity to exchange experiences, learn about new teaching methodologies and establish new professional links with the aim of developing innovative projects and future exchanges between both educational institutions.
At IES Maestrat, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to the host institution for the warm welcome and hospitality shown to our teaching staff throughout their stay.

ERASMUS+ 2024 EN CORK, IRLANDA

Ainoa Abargues Tena. Alumna de 2n CFGS Administració i Finances

Realitzar un programa Erasmus ha estat una de les millors decisions que he pres al llarg de la meua formació. Des del primer moment vaig tindre clar que aquesta experiència m’oferiria molt més que una simple estada acadèmica o professional, ja que m’ajudaria a créixer tant a nivell personal com laboral. A més, m’ha permès obrir la ment, guanyar confiança en mi mateixa i aprendre a adaptar-me a noves situacions.

Un dels aspectes més importants del meu Erasmus ha sigut el descobriment de la cultura irlandesa. He aprés molt sobre les seues tradicions, festivitats i costums, així com sobre la seua manera de viure i de relacionar-se. També he pogut tastar la seua gastronomía típica i entendre millor el seu estil de vida, cosa que m’ha ajudat a integrar-me i sentir-me part del país durant la meua estada.

Des de ben menuda sempre havia tingut el desig de viure una experiència a l’estranger, però no havia tingut l’oportunitat fins que vaig començar aquest cicle formatiu. Quan vaig arribar a Irlanda, els primers dies em van resultar complicats, ja que trobar-me en un país nou, amb un idioma diferent i unes costums desconegudes, va suposar un gran repte. Adaptar-se a una realitat diferent no és fàcil, però amb el temps vaig entendre que aquestes dificultats formen part del procés i són necessàries per a créixer.

A mesura que anaven passant les setmanes, la meua adaptació va millorar notablement. Poc a poc, vaig anar adquirint noves rutines, coneixent millor l’entorn i establint relacions amb les persones del meu voltant. Tot això va fer que em sentirà cada vegada més còmoda i integrada, i que començara a gaudir realment de l’experiència Erasmus.

Durant la meua estada a Cork, Irlanda, vaig tindre la sort de conéixer persones meravelloses que han fet aquesta experiència encara més especial. Tant a la casa on m’allotjava com al lloc on realitzava les pràctiques, el tracte va ser molt positiu. La cap de departament i les meues companyes de treball han sigut molt amables, respectuoses i sempre disposades a ajudar-me, cosa que va facilitar molt la meua adaptació tant a nivell personal com professional.

L’experiència laboral també ha sigut molt enriquidora, ja que m’ha permés aplicar els coneixements adquirits durant el cicle i, al mateix temps, aprendre noves maneres de treballar en un entorn internacional. He millorat el meu nivell d’anglés, he aprés a comunicar-me de manera més efectiva i he desenvolupat habilitats com la responsabilitat, l’autonomia i el treball en equip.

Però el meu Erasmus no va ser només treball. Durant la meua estada també vaig tindre l’oportunitat de viatjar i descobrir diferents llocs d’Irlanda. Vaig visitar ciutats com Galway, Dublín, Kinsale i Cobh, entre altres, i cada viatge va ser una experiència única. Aquests desplaçaments em van permetre conéixer millor el país, gaudir dels seus paisatges i crear records inoblidables.

En conclusió, l’experiència Erasmus ha sigut una etapa molt important en la meua vida, plena d’aprenentatges, reptes i moments especials. Sense dubte, és una vivència que repetiria i que recomanaria a qualsevol persona, ja que et prepara tant a nivell personal com professional i et deixa records que t’acompanyen per sempre.

ERASMUS+ 2024 IN CORK, IRELAND

Taking part in an Erasmus programme has been one of the best decisions I have made throughout my education. From the very beginning, I knew that this experience would offer me much more than a simple academic or professional placement as it would help me grow both personally and professionally. Moreover, it has allowed me to broaden my mind, gain self-confidence and learn how to adapt to new situations.

One of the most important aspects of my Erasmus experience has been discovering the Irish culture. I have learned a great deal about its traditions, festivals and customs, as well as about its way of life and how people interact with one another. I have also had the opportunity to try traditional Irish food and better understand their lifestyle, which helped me integrate and feel part of the country during my stay.

Since I was very young, I had always wanted to experience living abroad, but I did not have the opportunity until I started the Higher Vocational Training Programme in Administration and Finance at IES Maestrat. When I arrived in Ireland, the first few days were quite challenging as being in a new country with a different language and unfamiliar customs was a major challenge. Adapting to a different reality was not easy, but over time I understood that these difficulties are part of the process and are necessary for personal growth.

As the weeks went by, my adaptation improved significantly. Gradually, I began to develop new routines, become more familiar with my surroundings and build relationships with the people around me. All of this made me feel increasingly comfortable and integrated, and I was finally able to truly enjoy the Erasmus experience.

During my stay in Cork, Ireland, I was fortunate to meet wonderful people who made this experience even more special. Both in the house where I was staying and at the place where I completed my work placement, the atmosphere was very positive. The head of the department and my colleagues were extremely kind, respectful and always willing to help, which made my personal and professional adaptation much easier.

The work experience was also very enriching as it allowed me to apply the knowledge I had acquired during my training while also learning new ways of working in an international environment. I improved my English, learned to communicate more effectively and developed skills such as responsibility, independence and teamwork.

However, my Erasmus experience was not only about work. During my stay, I also had the opportunity to travel and discover different places in Ireland. I visited cities such as Galway, Dublin, Kinsale and Cobh, among others, and each trip was a unique experience. These journeys allowed me to get to know the country better, enjoy its landscapes and create unforgettable memories.

In conclusion, the Erasmus experience has been a very important stage in my life, full of learning, challenges and special moments. Without a doubt, it is an experience I would gladly do again and recommend to anyone as it prepares you both personally and professionally and leaves you with memories that last a lifetime.