Chapter 1 gives an overview of Individual Pupil Mobility within Erasmus+, focusing on the inclusion of disadvantaged pupils.

Chapter 2 lays the foundation for cooperation between schools and non-profit pupil mobility organisations, highlighting its benefits and potential challenges and providing suggestions for its optimisation.

Chapter 3 expands on the suggested educational approach to IPM, learning journeys and learning objectives.

Chapter 4 focuses on the recognition of learning periods abroad, touching on EU guidelines, learning agreements and assessment.

Chapter 5 covers a series of practical and risk management aspects necessary for the smooth running of IPM projects.

Chapter 6 touches upon the promotion of IPM, comprising examples and suggestions for communication.

Teachers

Predeparture/Prearrival – 10-2 weeks before the program (led by the supporting organisation)

• Introduction
• The intercultural learning Framework (activity+metaphors of culture) (45 min)
• Self-portrait (act + identity) (30 min)
• One way-two way communication (act+E. T. Hall theories) (30 min)
• How to conduct and debrief an intercultural activity (60 min)
• Rules, responsibilities and useful materials (30 min)

Reflection stop 1 – 1st week of the program (led by teachers and/or the supporting org)

• Introductions (15 min)
• 7 tricks for a better adaptation (30 min)
• Draw your adaptation line (the cultural adaptation models) (30 min)
• Rules and responsibilities (15 min)

Reflection Stop 2 – 4th week of the program (led by teachers)

• Follow up
• Videoforum
• Debriefing

Reflection stop 3 – 6th week of the program (led by teachers)

• Mapping bias and the text books and educational materials (search for bias, stereotypes and generalisations)
• Debriefing with students (DIVE)
• Initiatives and tools to foster global relations (mapping my own territory, school..)
• Why and how can these initiatives be helpful in bringing the world and people closer?

R-entry – up to 10 weeks after the end of the mobility (led by teachers and/or the supporting org)

• Etwinning project

Students

Predeparture/Prearrival – 10-2 weeks before the program (led by the supporting organisation)

• Introductions: the story of my shoes (30 min)
• Simulation: How do we introduce ourselves? (diversity) (45 min)
• Identity flower or creating a character (45 min)
• My intercultural encounter (communication skills) (60 min)

Break

• What to expect from your programme. Letter to myself (60 min)
• Programme details (rules and responsibilities) (60 min)

Reflection stop 1 – 1st week of the program (led by teachers and/or the supporting org)

• Introductions (10 min)
• 7 tricks for a better adaptation (30 min)
• Draw your adaptation line (the cultural adaptation models) (20 min)
• Rules and responsibilities (30 min)

Reflection Stop 2 – 4th week of the program (led by teachers)

• Videoforum (depending if they watch the movie or not) (45 min)
• Follow up (15 min)

Reflection stop 3 – 6th week of the program (led by teachers)

• Mapping the news (At home)
• News analysis (At home)
• Debriefing (45 min)
• Follow up (15 min)
• Initiatives and tools to foster global relations (mapping my own territory, school..) (At home)
• Why and how can these initiatives be helpful in bringing the world and people closer? (1 hour)

R-entry – up to 10 weeks after the end of the mobility (led by teachers and/or the supporting org)

• Virtual Effect+
• Presentation of my experience in class

Sending class

Predeparture/Prearrival – 10-2 weeks before the program (led by the supporting organisation)

None

Reflection stop 1 – 1st week of the program (led by teachers and/or the supporting org)

• Dustten and Sendtut (cultural simulation) (50 min)

Reflection stop 2 – 6h week of the program (led by teachers)

• Virtual Exchange (50 min)

Re-entry – up to 10 weeks after the end of the mobility (led by teachers and/or the supporting org)

• Global impact Project (depending on the project)
• Virtual Effect+

Hosting class

Predeparture/Prearrival – 10-2 weeks before the program (led by the supporting organisation)

• The danger of a single story (50 min)

Reflection stop 1 – 1st week of the program (led by teachers and/or the supporting org)

• Dustten and Sendut (50 min)

Reflection Stop 2 – 6th week of the program (led by teachers)

• Virtual exchange (90 min)

R-entry – up to 10 weeks after the end of the mobility (led by teachers and/or the supporting org)

• Global impact Project
• Virtual Effect+ (150 min)

Sending families

Predeparture/Prearrival – 10-2 weeks before the program (led by the supporting organisation)

Session 1

• Introductions (10 min)
• Intercultural framework and the importance of IPM (20 min)
• Rules and Responsibilities (30 min)
• What to expect from your programme (30 min)

Session 2

• The picture of the year (DIVE) (30 min)
• The butterfly effect (20 min)
• The adaptation cycle (30 min)
• Q&A (10 min)

Hosting families

Predeparture/Prearrival – 10-2 weeks before the program (led by the supporting organisation)

Session 1

• Introductions (10 min)
• The story of my shoes (20min)
• The adaptation process (30 min)
• Rules and Responsibilities (30 min)

Session 2

• 7 tricks for a better adaptation (30 min)
• What to expect from the program (20 min)
• Tips to welcome your pupil

Reflection stop 1 – 1st week of the program (led by teachers and/or the supporting org)

• Introductions (10 min)
• The picture of the year (20 min)
• DIVE (20)
• Follow up on the experience (30min)

Reflection stop 2 – 6th week of the program (led by teachers)

• Introductions (10 min)
• Follow up on the experience (30 min)
• Fatima (50 min)
• Recommendations on how to face the end of the project (20 min)

R-entry – up to 10 weeks after the end of the mobility (led by teachers and/or the supporting org)

• Engaging in local activities