How We Measured the Impact at Our School

To ensure that the "Learning in Nature for Inclusion" programme had real, measurable outcomes, we used a combination of qualitative and quantitative tools throughout the project. These allowed us to track progress, identify challenges, and evaluate the overall impact.

1. Student Feedback and Observation

• Surveys and Questionnaires: Refugee and local students completed pre- and post-activity surveys to assess their feelings of inclusion, well-being, and engagement.

• Classroom and Outdoor Observations: Teachers kept logs of student behavior, participation, and interaction during nature-based activities.

• Student Reflection Journals: Some students maintained simple reflection diaries, sharing how they felt during outdoor learning sessions.

2. Teacher Assessments

• Feedback Forms after Training: Teachers completed evaluations after workshops and outdoor sessions, reflecting on what they learned and how they planned to apply it.

• Lesson Implementation Reports: Educators documented how they adapted their teaching to outdoor or inclusive approaches, noting successes and difficulties.

• Peer Reviews and Sharing Sessions: Staff engaged in discussions and shared experiences to analyze what worked best.

3. Refugee Student Progress Monitoring

• Academic Tracking: We monitored refugee students’ academic performance over the project period to spot improvements in comprehension, language skills, and classroom participation.

• Social Integration Indicators: We tracked participation in group activities, confidence in communication, and peer relationships.

• Support Staff Reports: School psychologists or inclusion coordinators provided input on students’ emotional and social progress.

4. Community and Parent Involvement

• Parent Feedback: Informal conversations and questionnaires were used to gather insights from refugee and local parents about their children’s experiences.

• School Events and Participation: We observed an increase in family involvement during nature-related school events, indicating greater engagement with the school community.

5. Dissemination and Outreach Tracking

• Attendance at Workshops/Events: We recorded the number of educators and stakeholders attending our dissemination activities.

• Online Engagement: Website visits, social media interactions, and downloads of materials helped us measure outreach impact.

• Follow-up Interest: Several schools expressed interest in replicating or learning from our project, showing the effectiveness of our awareness efforts.

By using a variety of evaluation tools, we were able to gather a complete picture of how this Erasmus+ project benefited students, teachers, and the wider school community.