“Together Again 2: Innovative methods to improve psycho-social aspects in the school environment in interactive and attractive ways” is the follow-up to the successful Together Again project, supported by the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme. It aims to bring novel methods and tools into schools to help improve the psycho-social aspects of education.
The project main goal is to enhance intrapersonal and interpersonal skills of children and adolescents, and help to develop their emotional intelligence, psycho-social abilities and affective growth greatly impaired by the pandemic of Covid-19.
Within the project, a strong partnership has been established among 7 partners from 4 countries – Slovakia, Poland, Spain and Turkey. These partners, including schools and NGOs with extensive experience in project management and school education, are working together, striving to recover and rediscover the importance of face-to-face education and human contact in training and learning.
Main Objectives
Together Again 2 emphasizes the need to continue working on mental and emotional health of students and teachers 3 years after the pandemic of Covid-19. The main objectives of the project are:
- to help primary and secondary school students and teachers overcome persistent mental health problems that have emerged after the pandemic
- to identify and address mental health issues such as increased level of stress, anxiety and depression
- to support students in overcoming learning difficulties that complicate their academic success
- to restore and improve social skills which may have been impaired due to social distancing and limited personal interactions
- to support students in reassessing their goals and plans for the future that may have been affected by the pandemic
- to foster resilience and adaptability skills that some students may have developed due to the need to face unexpected challenges connected with the pandemic
Target Groups
Primary (direct) target groups / end users
- Primary and secondary school teachers – the main target group, as they need support in addressing the socio-emotional needs of students impacted by the pandemic
- Students – the final beneficiaries of the project’s efforts to improve their mental health and well-being
- Parents – they are involved in their children’s education and well-being
- Educational establishments – public and private schools benefiting from improved teacher training and resources
Secondary (indirect) target groups
- National, regional and/or local governments, social authorities, policy makers and accreditation bodies in the field of education
- Educational collectives, associations and trade unions representing teachers, universities, youth associations and organizations
- Research institutions involved in teacher education
- Private sector, including companies involved in training, innovation and development activities