CoDeS- the framework

1. CoDeS- the framework

3. CoDeS, a LLL-Comenius multilateral network: 01.10.2011 – 30.09.2014 Coordinating Organisation: SUB (Stiftung Umweltbildung Schweiz, Bern) Coordinator: Christine Affolter (chr.affolter@comenius-codes.eu)

4. The CoDeS Consortium Stiftung Umweltbildung Schweiz ENSI, Belgium BMUKK, Austria Alpen-Adria University, KLagenfurt, Austria Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH Association Lacoal Agenda 21, Vienna Municipality Wiener Neudorf, Austria Hogeschool-Universiteit Brussel Cyprus Pedagogical Institute Frederick University, Cyprus University of Helsinki, Finland ANU Hessia, Germany Umweltlernen Frankfurt, Germany Natl & Kapodistrian University, Athens University of the Aegean, Rhodes Budapest University of Technology Hungarian Research Teachers Association Legambiente Italy Wageningen University, Netherlands Norwegian Centre for Science Education, Oslo HERO, Romania National Education Institute, Slovenia University of Primorska, Slovenia Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain De Monford University, UK MF Associates, UK Sense and Sustainability Training, UK Cheongju National University of Education, Rep. Korea

5. Goals of CoDeS Level research: Initiating research on existing cases to identify: • Success factors and obstacles of collaborative work • Indicators for successful cooperative work • A framework for school-community cooperation Level school and community collaboration: • Build and support a culture of “collaborative knowledge-building” • Compile methods and tools • Pilot and evaluate new materials and accesses • Organize in-service seminars (IST) for teachers, offer exchange of expertise for community members, teachers and other stakeholders

6. Level school: Initiate “collaborative knowledge-building” to achieve • Competencies relevant for science learning • Experiences in self guided ‘close to the fact’ learning • Reflection of own experiences • Reflection on social developments and role models • Foster the dialogue between school and community

7. Programme 2011 01. October Start of the project 13. -16. November First partner meeting Outcomes: Streamlined master plan and list of deliverables Clarification of responsibilities for deliverables

8. Programme 2012 01. - 03. Mai Conference in Vienna 24. - 28. September Teacher In-service Training in Spetses, Greece 01. - 03. October Partner Meeting 2 Outcomes: - Case Universe (Posters and 360° cases) - Work on survey on collected cases (Conference participants and research team) - Work on Travelling guide, toolbox, e-platform and digital handbook - New proposals for school partnerships for school- community collaboration - Consolidated plan for the 2nd and 3rd year of CoDeS

9. Programme 2013 Mai Conference in Kerkrade, Netherlands September Study visit for partners from communities, Hungary September Partner Meeting 3, Cyprus October Teacher In-service Training in the UK Outcomes: - Presentation of the survey on success factors and/or ‘quality criteria’ for sustainable s-c projects (‘Case book’) - Presentation of work on Travelling guide (the ‘why’, ‘who’, ‘how’ and ‘when’ of successful collaboration), Toolbox (details and examples for collaboration) Digital handbook ( for policy makers on regional and local level) - E-platform (for school and community collaboration) - New proposals for school partnerships for s-c collaboration

10. Programme 2014 Mai Final conference in Barcelona, Catalonia September Steering group meeting for reporting, Slovenia Outcomes: Release of all products of CoDeS: - Case book - Travelling guide - Toolbox - Digital handbook - E-platform (for school and community collaboration) - Report on ‘Inclusion of members of isolated communities through e- platform’ - Report on implementation of new media from CoDeS project - Presentation of internal and external evaluation of CoDeS

11. You are welcome to follow the work of CoDeS on school and community collaboration!