IX. gimnazija is a school in Zagreb, Croatia that was founded in 1945 by UNESCO. It has 460 students and 68 staff members, including 45 teachers. The school teaches 4 foreign languages and offers various extracurricular activities. Students were generally satisfied with their school experience, noting the helpful teachers, comfortable classrooms, and affordable food. However, some felt there could be more activities to bond and that subjects need to be more interesting. Teachers enjoyed the creative freedom and teamwork opportunities but wanted improved facilities and curriculum flexibility. Maintaining respect among students and a clean learning environment were seen as important for upholding the school's values. The project was said to provide skills like collaboration, communication, grit,

1. IX. gimnazija
Zagreb, Croatia
Hana Gorski & Lovro Vulje
Barcelona, November 14, 2017

2. IX. gimnazija
founded in 1945 by UNESCO
460 students, 68 staff,
45 teachers
4 foreign languages
extracurricular activities
Future Classroom Lab

3. School satisfaction - students

4. Why not
● There should be more
activities for students to
bond
● Teachers should make
their subject more
interesting
● Learning environment
should be more relaxed
Why yes
● Students should continue
being helpful and motivate
each other
● Teachers are good and
will help you with anything
● The classrooms are good
for learning and everyone
feels comfortable in them
STUDENTS

5. Which factors affect your school satisfaction
STUDENTS

6. Which factors affect your school
satisfaction
● School food is great and it is not expensive
● There are a lot of comfortable chairs for everyone
● Students are happy with room temperatures in winter and in
summer
● Desk and chair sizes are good and students feel comfortable in
them
● Although there are a lot teaching/studying materials, teachers
make them interesting

7. School satisfaction - teachers

8. Why not
● Working conditions should
be improved (classrooms,
technology)
● Teachers should have
more freedom in planning
their curriculum
● There should be more
project-based learning
● Students should be more
active and take
responsibility for their
learning
Why yes
● Teachers are helpful and
supportive
● There is a lot of room for
creativity especially in
extracurricular activities
● Teachers often work in
teams, teamwork and
collaboration on the school
level and on the
international level is
supported
TEACHERS

9. Values - students

10. Values - teachers

11. What can help maintain these
values?
Lessons should be fun and interesting
Teachers should understand students better and be more
patient
Fellow students should be respectful and help in need
Classrooms should be clean and nice

12. Skills to be obtained through the project
STUDENTS

13. Skills to be obtained through the project
TEACHERS
Meet colleagues from other countries
Develop collaboration and communication skills
Develop grit and resilience
Share experiences, ideas and examples of good
practice
Learn about new teaching methods