Every job shadowing programme is tailored to the professional interests, teaching subjects and learning objectives of the visiting teachers. The schedule below illustrates a typical five-day Erasmus+ job shadowing mobility hosted by our school, combining classroom observations, professional exchange, collaborative learning and cultural experiences. Throughout the week, participants work closely with their mentor teachers, gaining first-hand insight into everyday school life while sharing ideas, comparing educational practices and building long-term international partnerships.

Example 5-Day Erasmus+ Job Shadowing Programme

Monday – Welcome to Our School and Introduction to the Hungarian Education System

The programme begins with a warm welcome during our school's traditional Monday morning devotion in the historic Reformed Old Church, offering participants an authentic introduction to the values and traditions of our school community.

Afterwards, visitors explore the church, climb the tower to enjoy a panoramic view of Hódmezővásárhely, and listen to a live organ performance, with the opportunity to try playing the organ themselves.

Back at school, the Headteacher officially welcomes the participants before introducing the structure of our institution, the Hungarian education system and our Erasmus+ activities. Each visiting teacher is paired with a mentor teacher, and together they discuss professional goals and expectations for the week.

The day concludes with a guided tour of the school and an introduction to the mentor's daily responsibilities, providing an overview of teaching, student support, extracurricular activities and school life.

Tuesday – Shadowing a Mentor Teacher and Exploring School Life

Participants spend the day following their mentor teachers, observing classroom teaching, lesson preparation, classroom management techniques, assessment methods and the use of digital technologies in education.

Visitors are also invited to observe extracurricular activities, such as science clubs, language workshops or other enrichment programmes, gaining insight into how learning continues beyond regular lessons.

Following the observations, Hungarian and international teachers participate in a professional discussion comparing their education systems, teaching methodologies, classroom practices and approaches to student motivation and inclusion.

In the afternoon, participants explore Hódmezővásárhely through an interactive smartphone-based scavenger hunt. Working together with Hungarian colleagues, they discover the city's history, culture and landmarks while strengthening professional relationships in an informal setting.

Wednesday – Learning Beyond the Classroom: Educational Field Trip to Budapest

Instead of regular classroom observations, participants accompany their mentor teachers on an educational field trip to Budapest, experiencing how learning extends beyond the classroom.

Throughout the day, mentors demonstrate how visits to historical and cultural sites are integrated into the curriculum and used as powerful tools for experiential learning. Stops may include the Hungarian Parliament, Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church, Heroes' Square, Vajdahunyad Castle and other significant landmarks frequently visited with student groups.

Participants discuss how these locations support the teaching of history, literature, art and civic education, while also exchanging ideas about organising educational excursions, developing students' cultural awareness and connecting curriculum objectives with authentic learning experiences.

Thursday – Best Practices, Professional Exchange and Local Heritage

The morning continues with job shadowing activities, allowing participants to follow their mentor teachers through different aspects of the school day, including lesson preparation, classroom teaching, informal student mentoring and everyday school routines.

Teachers also visit subject-specific facilities such as the physics laboratory, observe hands-on science demonstrations and explore innovative teaching approaches used in STEM education.

Later, participants attend a staff or departmental meeting whenever possible, gaining first-hand insight into professional collaboration, school organisation and decision-making processes within our institution.

A round-table discussion follows, where participants exchange experiences on curriculum design, assessment practices, inclusive education, digital transformation, international projects and innovative teaching methodologies.

In the afternoon, participants travel to Szeged for a guided visit to the city's historic centre. The programme includes the magnificent Votive Church (Dóm), where visitors learn about its cultural and architectural significance before climbing the tower for a panoramic view of the city.

Friday – Reflection, Outdoor Learning and Farewell

The final day begins with additional classroom observations or participation in student project work, depending on each participant's professional interests.

Participants then visit the Mártély Backwater Nature Reserve together with their mentors to explore how the area can be used for outdoor education, interdisciplinary fieldwork and project-based learning. Discussions focus on the educational value of experiential learning, environmental awareness and the development of students' observation, collaboration and scientific inquiry skills.

Following the visit, mentors and participants take part in a structured reflection session, evaluating the week's experiences, identifying transferable good practices and discussing future opportunities for international cooperation.

The mobility concludes with a certificate ceremony and farewell event featuring a live performance by a local youth folk music ensemble, followed by an introduction to traditional Hungarian folk dances, providing participants with an authentic cultural experience and a memorable conclusion to the week.