Supportive Environments to Enhance Transversal Competencies in Education (SETCOM)

The involvement of the Norwegian Nord University significantly enhanced the project's impact and outcomes, particularly in the integration of social-emotional competencies (SEC) and artificial intelligence (AI) literacy. Norway has a progressive educational system where SEC is already well-integrated into curriculums. This existing framework provided a model for blending SEC with AI literacy, enabling a more holistic approach to teacher education. The Nord University contributed to the development of educational modules for high-education teachers that effectively combined SEC with AI, leveraging their experience in ethical AI usage and emotional intelligence in education. This collaboration ensured that the modules were not only innovative but also deeply rooted in practical, real-world applications that are relevant to both, Slovenian and international educational contexts. Collaboration with the Norwegian project partner led to joint research efforts, resulting in publications (e.g. Catalogue of literature) that have contributed to the international body of knowledge on integrating AI and SEC in education. This has elevated the project’s visibility and impact on the global stage. Norwegian experts provided training sessions and workshops for Slovenian participants, sharing best practices and innovative teaching methods that are being used in Norway. This has helped to upskill the project team and broaden their perspectives on education. The involvement of a respected international institution expanded the project's professional network, facilitating further collaborations and exchanges that will continue beyond the project's duration. There are plans to continue the bilateral collaboration, especially through publishing joint scholarly articles, academic exchanges and teaching mobility or further international projects.