ShipCon offers a series of 5-day Erasmus+ job shadowing programmes in Barcelona, Spain, hosted in collaboration with outstanding educational institutions, which are long standing partners with ShipCon Formacion. These mobilities are designed for teachers, trainers, and education staff who wish to observe inclusive practices, digital innovation, and project-based learning in action. Each programme combines school observations, interactive workshops, and cultural visits to provide a rich professional and intercultural experience.
Role of ShipCon Formacion
ShipCon Formacion participates in these mobilities as a Supporting Organisation within the Erasmus+ framework. The job shadowing activities are hosted by local partner schools and educational institutions in Barcelona, which act as the host organisations. ShipCon Formacion is responsible for the coordination and organisation of the mobility, including programme preparation with the host school, accommodation arrangements, local logistics, and overall support to participants throughout the mobility to ensure a well-structured and meaningful learning experience.
Programme 1: Inclusion & Diversity / Intercultural Education
This programme explores inclusive and intercultural education practices in Barcelona, Spain. Participants will observe classroom strategies that support migrant and multilingual students, discover innovative approaches to social integration, and learn how to create welcoming, diversity-friendly school environments within their own institutions.
Dates:
09 – 13 March 2026
01 – 05 March 2027
19 – 23 April 2027
06 – 10 March 2028
24 – 28 April 2028
| Day | Theme | Activity | Location | Expected Outcomes |
| 1 | Introduction & Orientation | Welcome session, overview of inclusion policies in Catalonia. | School | Understand local inclusion frameworks. |
| 2 | Inclusive Classrooms | Observation of multilingual and multicultural teaching practices. | School | Learn inclusive classroom strategies. |
| 3 | Family & Community Engagement | Meeting with staff on parental involvement and migrant integration. | School | Gain insight into community collaboration. |
| 4 | Cultural & Museum Visit | Tour of Museu d’Història de Barcelona (MUHBA) and Gothic Quarter walk. | Barcelona | Experience intercultural heritage and social context. |
| 5 | Reflection & Evaluation | Group discussion and creation of personal inclusion action plan. | School | Develop strategies to support diversity at home institutions. |
Programme 2: Digital Pedagogy & Innovative Teaching
This programme focuses on the integration of digital tools and innovative teaching methods in secondary education. Participants will observe the use of ICT, blended learning, and gamified instruction, gaining practical ideas to enhance digital competence and student engagement in their own classrooms.
Dates:
16 – 20 March 2026
08 – 12 March 2027
24 – 28 May 2027
13 – 17 March 2028
22 – 26 May 2028
| Day | Theme | Activity | Location | Expected Outcomes |
| 1 | Digital Education Overview | Orientation and introduction to Spain’s Digital Education Plan. | School | Understand national digital framework. |
| 2 | ICT in Practice | Classroom observation of digital and blended learning approaches. | School | Learn how technology enhances teaching quality. |
| 3 | Innovative Pedagogy | Workshop on gamification, flipped learning, and collaborative tools. | School | Apply innovative digital teaching methods. |
| 4 | Cultural Visit | Visit to CosmoCaixa Science Museum and sightseeing in Park Güell. | Barcelona | Explore educational innovation through museum experiences. |
| 5 | Reflection & Action Plan | Presentation of digital innovation plans and feedback session. | School | Develop plan for integrating ICT into local curricula. |
Programme 3: STEAM & Project-Based Learning
This programme highlights interdisciplinary teaching through science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Participants will explore how Catalan schools use project-based learning, hands-on experimentation, and creativity to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students.
Dates:
25 – 29 May 2026
15 – 19 March 2027
07 – 11 June 2027
20 – 24 March 2028
05 – 09 June 2028
| Day | Theme | Activity | Location | Expected Outcomes |
| 1 | STEAM in Context | Introduction to Catalonia’s STEAM initiatives and Erasmus+ links. | School | Understand STEAM principles in education. |
| 2 | Science & Technology in Schools | Observation of laboratory and robotics sessions. | School | Gain insight into practical STEM teaching. |
| 3 | Project-Based Learning | Workshop on interdisciplinary projects linking science, art & digital tools. | School | Learn to design and evaluate STEAM projects. |
| 4 | Museum Visit | Visit to Museu de la Ciència i de la Tècnica de Catalunya (Terrassa) or CosmoCaixa. | Barcelona | Observe public STEAM engagement and innovation. |
| 5 | Reflection & Evaluation | Group presentations and action planning for implementation. | School | Create plan for introducing STEAM projects at home. |