GENERAL INFORMATION
​Basic schedule information, methodology and our services. 

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Large Network of ​Slovenian
​and Foreign Schools

Inquiry-Based Learning

Up to Date and
​Evidence-Based Content

1. BASIC SCHEDULE INFORMATION

• DURATION OF THE COURSE​​ 

​One course is 6 days long, starting on Monday morning with a Welcoming session and finishing on Saturday morning around 11:00 with the evaluation of the course and granting of the certificates. 

• COURSE SCHEDULE 

The course starts at 9:00 everyday from Monday to Saturday and finishes at 14:00. It consists of three sets of learning hours with two 15 minutes coffee breaks in between.  
Having said that, Wednesday and Saturday are exceptions to this schedule. On Wednesday, we finish the training activities at 12.15 and after lunch leave on the afternoon excursion to one of country's highlights. The excursion is included for everyone in the course fee. 
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• ABOUT THE WELCOME SESSION 

A Welcome session is the first session of the training on Monday morning. It is intended to ease everyone into the training and meet each other through the icebreaker activities. We additionally address the participants' vision for the training, that is their motivation, expectations and contributions. We make practical arrangements for the week to run smoothly, answer any possible doubt or questions and start with a delicious coffee break. 

• EVALUATION OF THE COURSE

​The Evaluation Session is the last session of the course, intended to round up the whole week. Through some fun activities we express our opinion of the whole week as well as answer an anonymous questionnaire on Mentimeter about what we liked, what we didn’t like and what would we would have changed. The Evaluation is an important insights for Primera as a course provider, in order to get better at what we do. 
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• STUDY VISITS 

There is usually at least one study visit included in the course fee. The most common study visit is going to a school, however, we can also visit some other course-related organisation, institution or museum. ​

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2. OUR METHODOLOGY 

• LANGUAGE OF THE COURSE

By default, all of our Erasmus+ training courses are in English, however, some of the courses have learning materials available in other languages as well. If that is the case, it is so stated in the course description website. 
​We offer some of the courses in other languages as well such as German, Italian, or Croatian.
If you would like to have a course in your own language for a group of participants from the same organisation, we offer the so-called tailor-made courses with a translator that is present throughout the course, helping to deliver the trainer's content. Contact us for more information. 

• METHODS USED 

Our primary focus is on quality content. We take it as a privilege to host the teachers from different countries during their professional development. We understand that it is important for you to return to the classroom with new practical and effective approaches that can be instantly applied and used.

During the course, we foster inquiry-based and flipped learning as well as collaboration among the participants. The activities include reflections, peer exchange, discussions, interactive games, working in groups and pairs, presentations, case studies, thinking techniques and individual activities. 

• CO-CREATION OF THE PROGRAMME

During your work you most likely have specific challenges that you would like to address, desires on what is necessary to change, ideas on what to improve, vision about the course content, etc., that is why valuing your co-creative contribution we always adapt the content of the course to the participants' interest, work background and expectations. After the course is confirmed, we send the participants Mentimeter questionnaire about these things and later use it as a guidance when designing the last version of the programme. 

Besides that, the focus of the course is on interactive and experiential learning and workshop approach. It follows a two-way communication process with emphasis on establishing a mentor relationship between the participants and the trainer. 

• THE NUMBER OF THE PARTICIPANTS AT ONE COURSE 

The minimum number of the participants needed to confirm the course is 7, while the maximum number varies between 18 to 30, depending on the course. 
​There is no limit from our side as to how many participants can attend one course from the same organisation, however, for the general atmosphere of the group, better networking and stepping out of the comfort zone, we strongly suggest the participants to come alone or in small groups. 

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3. OUR SERVICES  

• CULTURAL ACTIVITIES - COMFORT PACKAGE 

We understand that sometimes it is easier to connect in a more informal environment, that is why we offer an optional comfort package with the activities, intended for the participants to get to know each other better while exploring a country’s culture. We hope we found a good balance between these activities and the free time which you can use to explore whatever is dearest to your heart. 

The comfort package includes: a private walking guided tour of the city on Monday afternoon by a professional guide, a group dinner on Tuesday evening, a take-away lunch on Wednesday and one entrance ticket on the Wednesday excursion and possible transportation to the entrance. 

Depending on the programme or weather conditions, small changes are possible. The participants get informed in the last version of the programme.

• ACCOMODATION OPTIONS 

We offer accommodation reservation with breakfast for a lower price in the hotels we collaborate with,. The participants receive the link for a discounted price in the first info-booklet after the course confirmation. The reservation is completely optional and up to the participants, as  they are more than welcome to choose another place to stay that is most suitable for them. 

• REQUIRED DOCUMENTS 

Once the last version of the programme is known, we also send the participants the templates of the required documents, such as Mobility Documents and Europass, filled in with the information of the objectives of the course, outcomes, tasks, monitoring, etc. The participants then fill in their and organisations' data, after which we sign and stamp the documents. 
If a printed version is needed, the participants can bring the documents to the course so that Primera can give an original stamp there. 
Some countries do Europass online via a platform - in that case, a link is sent automatically to Primera's email address for a final completion. 

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

1.) Who can apply to Primera courses?
The courses are mainly, but not exclusively, created for teachers, career consultants, trainers, HRM professionals, and other educational staff in any kind of pedagogical or andragogical organisations. However, anyone interested in the topic is welcome to apply. We always adapt the content of the course and its activities to the participants needs, requirements, expectations, project obligations and work environment. Most of our participants get an Erasmus+ grant which covers a great part of the course fee, but the costs may be covered by your organisation or you personally as well.

2.) How many people can join the course from the same organisation?
There is no official limit as to how many people can join the course from the same organisation, however, one of the intentions of the Erasmus+ mobilities is also meeting new people, networking and planning future collaborations. And while our courses are interactive and we try to gently push you out of your comfort zone by connecting you with other participants through the course activities, larger groups naturally stick together, which leaves less space for meeting new people. For the general atmosphere of the group, we suggest splitting the participants from the same school into several courses. If, on the other hand, you would like that many people from the same organisation receive the training, it might be a good idea to take a look our trailer-made courses.

3.) I am not very skilled in English. Can I join the course either way?
Due to the interactive nature of our courses, basic language skills are recommended, but we do try to make the content of the course understandable for everyone (allowing some time for translation, speaking slowly, etc.). Having said that, we noticed that in lots of cases the insecurity of speaking English is a bigger issue than knowledge. If possible, we suggest the participants that they practise speaking English before coming to the course, while at the course we encourage them to indulge in conversations as much as they can in order to become more skilled.

4.) How do I know if the course is confirmed or not?
Under the description of each course you can find the scheduled dates. If we have already received enough participants to confirm the course, then “confirmed” is written next to the date. To read more about the application and confirmation process, please visit THIS PAGE. 

5.) Can a course be cancelled? / Can I change the date of the course I have applied for?
The chances are minimal, however, not impossible. Please read our cancellation policy.

6.) Which documents do I need?
Usually, Mobility Document and Europass are the documents needed for the confirmation of mobility, besides the certificates of attendance, which you receive on the last day of the course. SEE HERE to read about the documentation process and required document. 

7.) I need some other documents to be signed and stamped from my school. Can you do that?
Of course. 

8.) In order to get an approval for the course, I need a course scheduled sooner. Can you send it to me earlier?
Sure, just send us an email.

9.) I would like to join the course, but my funding only covers a 5 day course.
In this case, we suggest taking a look at other categories of the project money, with which you might be able to cover the remaining course fee. The other option is that the school itself covers the additional costs.

10.) What do I have to bring with me to the course?
Primera takes care of all the study materials and office supplies. The exceptions are the courses on digitalisation (ICT in My Classroom, Digital Literacy, Internet Safety and Social Media and From Distance to Blended Learning), where the participants have to bring their own computers.

11.) I would like to join the course, but I can not find a suitable transportation. Is it allowed to be late on the first day or leave a bit earlier on the last?
We understand transportation can sometimes be difficult to arrange. Please write us an email, so that we can discuss the issue further based on your options.

12.) Do I have to attend all the classes ?
In order to obtain the certificate of attendance, a 85% attendance at the course is required. If you need to skip the class because of work or other urgent matters, please communicate the situation with the coordinator and the trainer beforehand.
Please also give us a notice if you will be late on the first day due to the transportation or if you would have to leave earlier on the last day.

13.) Do you offer accommodation as well?
We offer accommodation reservation for a lower price in collaboration with the hotels, however, the reservation is optional, and you are free to choose any other accommodation option that is most suitable for you. A link for a reservation is sent once your attendance at the confirmed course is confirmed. 

14.) I would like to join the after-class activities, but my school is unable to cover the costs.
We would love that you join either way. In that case, every participant can pay individually, from his / her own pocket. Keep in mind that Primera can issue several invoices, depending on the one who is paying. If the school is prepared to pay only some parts of the comfort package, we can issue half the invoice on the school address, and half on your behalf.

15.) I would like to join only parts of the comfort package. Is that possible?
Sure, just let us know in advance.

16.) I am travelling with my friends and / or family. Can they join the optional cultural activities as well?
Sure, just let us know in advance.

17.) Do you have any online courses?
All the courses are on-site, but you can join our free-of-charge, monthly Pan-European Conference on Digital Education.

Can’t find your question? Drop us an email, and we’ll gladly help.

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