World Phenomena

Schools

World phenomena

Sample schools have implemented every form of World Phenomena with our coordinators, involving over 440 pupils in testing.

In the 2019/2020 school year, all these schools in Slovak Republic are included in the World Phenomena list as a continuous accompanying teaching.

Primary School, Sabinov

Komenského 13, Sabinov

Principal: Mgr. Peter Haas

Project coordinators: Mgr. Katarína Kurucová, RNDr. Zuzana Hanudelová

2018/2019

Implementation: Thematic week

Phenomenon: Water

Year: 5th / 5.B

Number of pupils: 29

2019/2020

Implementation: New subject & project week

Phenomenon: Water, Air

Year: 5th / 5.A, 5.B, 6.B

Number of pupils: 90

Primary School, Sabinov

Komenského 13, Sabinov

School vision

„Life is learning, and learning is life.“

Basic information

The primary school is one of the most important in the Sabinov district – at 50 year old, the second-largest in the district with 600 pupils, and with a wide catchment area. The school has a sports class and sports departments so is a strong competitor at national sports competitions. It targets innovation, experiences, interest, and modern technologies in education. Its greatest success are alumni that hold important public positions and high managerial positions.

Grammar school, Poprad

Kukučínova 4239/1, Poprad

Principal: PaedDr. Vladimír Lajčák, PhD.

Project coordinators: PaedDr. Beáta Taylorová, PhD., Ing. Daniela Kopinská

2018/2019

Implementation: Included in subjects

Phenomenon: Water

Year: 4th

Number of pupils: 28

2019/2020

Implementation: New subject

Phenomenon: Water, Sun, Air, Culture, Communication

Year: 3rd, 4th

Number of pupils: 57

Grammar school, Poprad

Kukučínova 4239/1, Poprad

School vision

„Our school will teach you to think.“

Basic information

For the third consecutive year this has been the most sought-after school in Prešov and one of the most successful in Slovakia. In addition to quality education, it also offers pupils self-realisation through various project activities to acquire key competences for university and life. The school has almost 600 pupils in 8-year and 4-year grammar school study, and 4-year sport-oriented grammar school study. The school offers extensive languages: English, French, Russian, German, Spanish and Italian.

Grammar school, Poprad

Kukučínova 4239/1, Poprad

Our experience with previous successful projects, which always provided maximum support including methodological materials for language assistants and teachers, has been a significant contributor to engaging in another project from your range.

PaedDr. Beáta Taylorová, PhD.

Primary School, Púchov

Mládežnícka 1434/16, Púchov

Principal: Mgr. Andrea Kurtinová

Project coordinators: Mgr. Katarína Šalamúnová, Ing. Gabriela Marečková

2018/2019

Implementation: Included in subjects

Phenomenon: Water

Year: 7th / 7.A

Number of pupils: 19

2019/2020

Implementation: New subject, Optional course

Phenomenon: Water, Culture, Communication

Year: 9th / 9.A, optional course

Number of pupils: 112

Primary School, Púchov

Mládežnícka 1434/16, Púchov

School vision

„A pupil is not a vessel to be filled, but a torch to be lit. J.A. Komenský“

Basic information

The school provides quality education to all children with an emphasis on natural sciences, innovative teaching practices, personal development and independent thinking using modern communication and information technology. Our educational activities prepare pupils for life by enabling them to think critically and creatively, and solve problems effectively. We have almost 600 pupils in 26 classes from the 1st to 9th year.

Teodor Jozef Mousson Primary School, Michalovce

T. J. Moussona 4, Michalovce

Principal: Mg. Valéria Kocúrová

Project coordinators: Mgr. Lenka Paľová, Mgr. Jana Sýkorová

2018/2019

Implementation: Included in subjects

Phenomenon: Water

Year: 7th / 7.B

Number of pupils: 28

2019/2020

Implementation: New subject + optional course

Phenomenon: Water, Sun, Air, Culture, Communication

Year: 5th / 5.A, 7th / 7.A

Number of pupils: 48

Teodor Jozef Mousson Primary School, Michalovce

T. J. Moussona 4, Michalovce

School vision

„Visualisation, complexity, interconnection of theory and practice, experiential and interdisciplinary teaching are our domains in teaching.“

Basic information

T. J. Mousson Primary School educates 520 pupils in 22 classes. In addition to two foreign languages from the 1st year, pupils also learn informatics. The primary school also runs the Slniečko dance ensemble in age categories from 6 to 20 years with over 220 children every week.

Teodor Jozef Mousson Primary School, Michalovce

T. J. Moussona 4, Michalovce

We see the World Phenomena Expedition project as an opportunity to revive traditional teaching with new features. Especially pupils with learning difficulties can engage in the learning process in an interesting way using these non-traditional methods.

Mgr. Lenka Paľová

Primary School, Bošany

Školská 14, Bošany

Principal: RNDr. Jana Kontúrová

Project coordinators: Mgr. Dana Vlasáková

2018/2019

Implementation: New subject

Phenomenon: Sun

Year: 5th / 5.A, 5.B

Number of pupils: 59

2019/2020

Implementation: New subject

Phenomenon: Water, Sun, Air, Culture, Communication

Year: 5th / 5.A, 5.B; 9th / 9.A, 9.B

Number of pupils: 78

Primary School, Bošany

Školská 14, Bošany

School vision

„Our school is geared towards increasing everyone's chances of future success.“

Basic information

Bošany Primary School has 380 pupils in 19 classes. The school educational program is called Active school - teaching pupils to be active, creative, creative, inquisitive, critical, argue, think in context, and work in a team. The school’s general focus stresses a balanced education in all areas, especially technology. The school became visible thanks to the nationwide projects ‘School at Touch’ and ‘Notebook For Each Pupil’. One of its biggest advantages is the courage to innovate with strong educational potential.

Primary School, Nováky

Pribinova ul. 123/9, Nováky

Principal: Mgr. Viera Pechová

Project coordinators: Mgr. Jana Ťažiarová, Mgr. Miroslava Závadská

2018/2019

Implementation: New subject

Phenomenon: Culture

Year: 5th / 5.A, 5.B, 5.C

Number of pupils: 59

2019/2020

Implementation: New subject

Primary School, Nováky

Pribinova ul. 123/9, Nováky

School vision

„We are working to develop pupils’ capabilities for a successful future life.“

Basic information

Pribinova Primary School in Nováky began in 1951. In 2018/2019, 385 pupils were enrolled in 19 classes. The school strives to educate pupils towards independence, responsibility, teamwork, perceive, accept differences and apply moral values in practical life. Teachers are involved in various innovative projects. The school also sorts waste, collects used oil, plastic caps, toothbrushes, and electrical waste, and it also composts.

Primary School, Nováky

Pribinova ul. 123/9, Nováky

I was immediately interested in the World Phenomena project as it also includes BBC videos and I teach English language. At the same time, I enjoy new challenges. The school board opted for education through the new school subject ‘Research’. I am interested in physics, culture, books, and documents in general - so this was a dream come true. Our education system lacks this - linking topics, languages, cultures, etc. Education should be comprehensive rather than partial. I know that teaching will be experiential for children and also for me.

Mgr. Miroslava Závadská

J. J. Thurzo Primary School, Detva

A. Bernoláka 20, Detva

Principal: Mgr. Bohuslav Ilavský

Project coordinators: Mgr. Gabriela Kuklišová, Mgr. Eva Kuráková

2018/2019

Implementation: Included in subjects

Phenomenon: Communication

Year: 9th / 9.C

Number of pupils: 28

2019/2020

Implementation: Included in subjects & Project week

Phenomenon: Water, Sun, Air, Culture, Communication

J. J. Thurzo Primary School, Detva

A. Bernoláka 20, Detva

School vision

„To ensure pupils’ best possible preparation in foreign languages with a focus on communication and ability.“

Basic information

Július Juraj Thurzo Primary School in Detva was established in 1979. It has cca 400 pupils in 19 classes. As the only school in Detva and one of the few in Slovakia, the school adopted the ‘School 21’ project with expert guarantors T. Piovarčiová and D. Halašová with the support of the S. Kovaliková Association. This Managed Change aims to introduce and develop life skills, apply principles of highly effective learning based on brain research and respectful communication, build a safe and enriching environment, and educate employees in current approaches.

Primary School, Nitra

Benkova 34, Nitra

Principal: Mgr. Aneta Galová

Project coordinators: Mgr. Mária Bernáthová, PaedDr. Róbert Harmata, PaedDr. Henrieta Horičková, PhD.

2018/2019

Implementation: Thematic week

Phenomenon: Air

Year: 6th

Number of pupils: 15

2019/2020

Implementation: New subject & Project week

Phenomenon: Water, Sun, Air, Culture, Communication

Year: 5.T, 5.U, 7., 8., 9. grade

Number of pupils: 110

Primary School, Nitra

Benkova 34, Nitra

School vision

„To educate decent, empathetic, creative people with excellent results in both humanities and natural sciences, with a very good knowledge of foreign languages as well as skills in information and communications technology.“

Basic information

Benkova 34 Primary School in Nitra is a housing estate school attended by 933 pupils - all schoolrooms (49 classrooms, 9 computer and tablet classrooms) are fully utilised. One computer room is earmarked for the training and implementation of the project into the teaching process. We focus on strengthening natural science education and informatics with foreign language education and informatics from the 1st year. The school also educates pupils with general intellectual talent.

Primary School, Nitra

Benkova 34, Nitra

Given the attraction, innovation and technological maturity of the World Phenomena Expedition project, we wanted to participate in it. Outstanding and unique BBC videos, high-quality interactive exercises, a modern concept of teaching without dividing into subjects, looking at the phenomenon as a whole from different angles and perspectives, excellent methodological materials and lesson themes, and teaching aids for groups guarantee quality. The World Phenomena Expedition can draw a pupil into a problem in the wider context - becoming a member of the expedition seeking solutions through cooperation while unaware the tasks are being solved in a cross-curricular way focusing on problem solving, which is exactly the innovative perspective. That the subjects overlap is new for teachers and is a challenge we relish.

Mgr. Róbert Harmata, PaedDr. Henrieta Horičková, PhD.

Primary School, Banská Bystrica

Trieda SNP 20, Banská Bystrica

Principal: PaedDr. Jarmila Buková

Project coordinators: Mgr. Lenka Harvanová, Mgr. Gabriel Stach

2018/2019

Implementation: Included in subjects

Phenomenon: Communication

Year: 9th

Number of pupils: 28

2019/2020

Implementation: Included in subjects

Phenomenon: Water

Year: 5th – 9th

Primary School, Banská Bystrica

Trieda SNP 20, Banská Bystrica

School vision

„A school that prepares pupils for independent and active participation in life through knowledge acquisition, foreign language skills, developing environmental awareness and computer literacy.“

Basic information

The school performs profiling based on the needs of modern society, the expanding labour market - foreign languages, computer literacy as an essential part of everyone's skills, and increased employability. The staffing and technical equipment of the school enable the set goals to be met. The location of the school and the qualifications of teachers allow active work in the environmental field. Those who understand and are conscious of relationships in nature will better understand the social and economic context. In this sense, the school educates more than 400 pupils in the 1st to 9th years.

Primary School, Banská Bystrica

Trieda SNP 20, Banská Bystrica

Being involved in the World Phenomena project is an opportunity to make teaching more attractive for our pupils and teachers. Using the project’s modern methods, activities and videos, we can increase pupils' interest in education and open new perspectives on current topics while enriching traditional teaching. Many young people including pupils at our school watch YouTubers that often become their inspiration or idol. And this project presents a great and interesting opportunity to involve our pupils in knowledge challenges with YouTuber Bača, who will guide them through various world destinations and motivate them to compete for a prize – a discovery expedition to the Norwegian fjords.

Mgr. Lenka Harvanová, Mgr. Gabriel Stach

Primary School, Bratislava

Karloveská 61, Bratislava

Principal: Mgr. Eva Horníková

Project coordinators: Mgr. Zuzana Kubovčíková

2018/2019

Implementation: Thematic week

Phenomenon: Sun, Water, Air, Communication, Culture

Year: 5th to 9th

Number of pupils: 207

2019/2020

Primary School, Bratislava

Karloveská 61, Bratislava

School vision

„We perceive learning as getting to know the world in which we live. We encourage children to know their value, make positive use of their qualities, and act fairly.“

Basic information

Karloveská 61 Primary School opened on 1 September 1969. Since the academic year 1991/1992 it has focused on foreign language teaching and since 2001/2002 also on informatics - it has nine years and 18 classes.

Primary School, Bratislava

Karloveská 61, Bratislava

The main reason was good experience with previous projects (My First School, Small Financial Academy, Mission Blue Planet) from EDULAB for the 1st level. Teachers received methodological procedures for activities. I wanted 2nd level teachers to also do the cross-sectional teaching.

Mgr. Eva Horníková

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„We were intrigued by the opportunity to bring unique educational materials to pupils, including videos from the BBC and the World Phenomena Expedition with a young YouTuber. Teachers also need motivation in the 21st century and they can get it thanks to World Phenomena’s innovative educational methods, amazing educational materials and digital technologies.“

Mgr. Katarína Šalamúnová

Primary school, Mládežnícka 1434/16, Púchov

„World Phenomena is a wealth of quality teaching materials, ready-made methodologies for teachers, the opportunity to experience innovative teaching methods, a new dimension of teaching, and the opportunity to show that innovation originates from a teacher’s thinking and attitude.“

Mgr. Gabriela Kuklišová

J. J. Turzo Primary School, Detva

„World Phenomena immediately interested me as an English teacher as it also includes BBC videos and I also enjoy new challenges. The school board opted for education through the new school subject ‘Research’. I am interested in physics, culture, books, and documents in general - so this was a dream come true. Our education system lacks this - linking topics, languages, cultures, etc. Education should be comprehensive rather than partial. The teaching will be experiential for the children and me.“

Mgr. Miroslava Závadská

Primary school, Pribinova 123/9, Nováky

„World Phenomena Expedition can draw a pupil into a problem in a wider context - becoming a member of the expedition seeking solutions as part of a team. But the pupil doesn’t know the tasks are being solved in a cross-curricular way with a focus on problem-solving, which is exactly the innovative perspective. The subjects overlap. Such an approach to the subjects, a broader perspective, is also a novelty for teachers. It is a challenge we all look forward to.“

Mgr. Róbert Harmata

Primary school, Benkova 34, Nitra

„Being involved in the World Phenomena project is an opportunity to make teaching more attractive for our pupils and teachers. Using the project’s modern methods, activities and videos, we can increase pupils' interest in education and open new perspectives on current topics while enriching traditional teaching.“

Mgr. Lenka Harvanová

Primary school, Trieda SNP 20, Banská Bystrica

„We also joined the project because it’s good for children and teachers. When we discussed it with colleagues, they liked the idea and were eager to participate. We look forward to seeing how the children enjoy learning.“

RNDr. Zuzana Hanudelová

Primary school, Komenského 13, Sabinov

„We see the World Phenomena Expedition project as an opportunity to revive traditional teaching with new features. Especially pupils with learning difficulties can engage in the learning process in an interesting way with these non-traditional methods.“

Mgr. Lenka Paľová

T. J. Mousson Primary School, Michalovce

„World Phenomena Expedition takes education to another dimension. The pupil becomes a researcher and the teacher increasingly becomes a facilitator. Individual phenomena are introduced in context and presented through unique BBC videos. By linking to English language teachers can apply the CLIL method to their teaching. And we see the main importance of this project in the application of cross-curricular relationships and the complexity that characterizes individual phenomena.“

Ing. Daniela Kopinská

Grammar school, Kukučínova 4239/1, Poprad

„BBC videos - as well as high-quality cross-curricular activities linked to innovative teaching methods - will help us achieve our goals. We’ll be implementing this project now and in years to come into our teaching and we believe it will be of great all-round benefit.“

Mgr. Katarína Kurucová

Primary school, Komenského 13, Sabinov