Inspirations That Change Schools. How to Use IBE PIB Materials in Everyday Teaching

Free materials, training courses and solutions prepared by the Educational Research Institute – PIB can provide practical support in the everyday work of teachers. They are also worth using when building an open and supportive school that cares about the well-being of the entire school community.

A new school year brings not only new challenges, but also an opportunity to develop one’s professional skills and teaching methods. In the context of changes related to the new core curriculum, it is worth using reliable, free materials prepared by experts from the Educational Research Institute – National Research Institute (IBE PIB). They provide practical support that helps translate the assumptions of the reform into everyday work with students, while drawing on research findings and effective teaching solutions.

On the IBE PIB website – materials for teachers, teachers can find a wide range of teaching commentaries on the new core curriculum, training materials for individual subjects, demonstration lessons, as well as guides on developing students’ agency, assessment and modern teaching methods. All these resources have been created to make lesson planning easier, support the development of transversal competences and demonstrate how knowledge can be effectively applied in practice.

Free training courses and webinars organised by IBE PIB are also particularly valuable. They allow teachers to learn more about the assumptions of the reform, exchange experiences with other practitioners and gain practical tools for classroom work. The Institute also regularly publishes new materials, methodological commentaries and examples of good practice, so it is worth following the “News” section to stay up to date with the latest publications.

A changing school needs not only modern teaching methods, but also attention to the well-being of the entire school community. This is why it is worth taking an interest in the project implemented by the Integration Europe – East Association (SIEW), “Improving the Well-being of the School Community in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship”. The project supports schools in building a friendly multicultural environment that promotes the development of students, teachers and parents through training courses, workshops and activities strengthening social and emotional competences.

Its objectives fit very well with the direction of changes promoted by IBE PIB, where, alongside educational achievement, safety, relationships and the well-being of all participants in the educational process are equally important.

A good school today is a place where knowledge meets empathy, and modern teaching goes hand in hand with care for people. By using the materials of the Educational Research Institute and initiatives such as the INTEURO project, teachers gain access to proven solutions that help them not only teach more effectively, but also build an open, supportive school that is prepared for the challenges of the future.

It is worth drawing inspiration from these solutions – because every change begins with a teacher.