Gordon Academic College works with the European Commission, UN agencies, foreign ministries, philanthropic foundations and partner universities across more than a dozen countries.
Gordon Academic College of Education has been an active participant in international academic cooperation since 2012. Over more than a decade, we have built a project portfolio that spans Erasmus+ Capacity Building, bilateral government-funded research, UN-affiliated initiatives and philanthropic partnerships across Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and beyond.
We engage in international projects not as a peripheral participant but as a substantive academic partner, contributing expertise in teacher education, multicultural pedagogy, inclusive education and educational research at every stage of project design, implementation and evaluation.
Our portfolio reflects what we believe international cooperation should be: long-term, reciprocal and grounded in genuine institutional commitment.
The following projects represent Gordon's current international engagements. In each, we contribute academic, pedagogical, research and implementation expertise, whether as project coordinator or as institutional partner.
Capacity Building program of schools in Mexico and promoting youth leadership and well-being in the school.
MANDELA provides training to academic teaching faculty in cultural diplomacy, negotiation strategies, conflict resolution, and values essential for advancing intercultural dialogue.
Project websiteA consortium of universities, colleges, youth organisations and technology companies from Europe, Israel and Morocco, fostering intercultural dialogue and soft skills through virtual exchange.
Project websiteErasmus+ Virtual Exchange project tackling persistent issues of peace, understanding and social cohesion across the South-Mediterranean region and Europe.
Research project led by Gordon together with Haifa University, the University of Crete and Black Sea University, funded by the Israeli Ministry of Regional Cooperation.
Professional meeting led by Gordon’s Department of Science with partners from Kosovo and Greece, funded by the Israeli Ministry of Regional Cooperation.
A year-long academic and professional training programme for diaspora teachers in Jewish history, Hebrew language, Jewish culture and educational leadership.
A comprehensive year-long academic and professional training programme for diaspora teachers, adapted to the South African context.
Educational technology workshops developed under the America Hub Israel initiative, marking the America 250 commemoration through innovative pedagogical formats.
A tri-city project uniting Haifa, Boston and Dnipro to develop educational tools and therapies for children with disabilities.
Promoted Cultural Heritage pedagogy for training students of education.
HOPE is an Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education project coordinated by the Hellenic Mediterranean University that promotes peacebuilding, dialogue, and social cohesion through collaborative peace education and cross-border exchange between European and Israeli institutions.
Gordon’s completed projects continue to influence teaching, learning, institutional development and international cooperation through models, tools and partnerships developed over time.
A multi-faceted programme for curricular reform in Israel and Georgia, improving Civic Education and Principles of Democracy in teacher-training programmes through new courses, faculty workshops, student leadership training and Civic Education clubs.
Designed, piloted and integrated a curriculum for Multicultural Education and Cultural Diversity Training across Israeli and Georgian universities and colleges.
Fostered an international climate for home students alongside strategies to create a supportive international campus for students in Israel.
Built and implemented an innovative curriculum on the lives of immigrants and refugees in applied social sciences in Israeli HEIs.
Developed and piloted creative assessment tools and methods adapted to current learning environments in Israel and Georgia.
Introduced and enhanced the profession of Speech and Language Therapist through quality courses and clinical supervision approaches.
Created the MIT model to promote beginning teachers’ retention during the first five years of teaching.
Promoted inclusive education in Georgia and Israel by widening access for women, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities.
Contributed to the continuous professional development of academic staff through Centers for Teaching Excellence.
Improved the quality of teacher-training in Israel through an efficient and sustainable mentoring system based on EU practices.
Project websiteA TEMPUS IV programme involving 16 institutions in 8 countries, combining capacity building with curricular reform.
Provides parents, teachers and guardians with knowledge and skills to guide children aged 9–14 in safe internet use.
Project websiteComprehensive evaluation of the teacher development system in Zambia, completed with a validated national strategy.
Data collection for needs analysis and focus group facilitation for UNICEF Montenegro educational programmes.
Regional cooperation project addressing shared challenges in Early Childhood Education.
International training programmes on digital competence and educational leadership with MASHAV's Aharon Ofri International Training Center.
Developed strategic and practical programmes for in-service professional development in the Northern District of Haifa.
Twenty-two training courses on digital pedagogy for teaching children of different ages and abilities.
Hands-on learning through educational technology and maker space methodologies.
Gordon's International Center welcomes inquiries from universities, research institutions and international organizations seeking an experienced and committed partner in teacher education and intercultural cooperation. To invite Gordon to join your consortium or to explore co-coordinating a project together, visit our Partner with Us page or submit a KA2 Partnership Inquiry directly.
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