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The International Center at Gordon Academic College of Education promotes global engagement, academic collaboration, and intercultural dialogue through international partnerships, mobility programmes, research initiatives, and innovative projects.

09/07/2026

Our latest International Newsletter is here!

Discover the latest international activities, partnerships, Erasmus+ initiatives, academic exchanges, and inspiring stories from Gordon Academic College of Education. This edition highlights our commitment to global collaboration, innovation in teacher education, and building meaningful connections with partners around the world.

We invite you to explore our recent achievements and join us as we continue strengthening international cooperation in higher education.

📖 Read the newsletter and stay connected with Gordon's international journey!

Successfully Concluding the Second Workshop of the Climate Literacy and Teacher Education Project!!A delegation from Gor...
06/07/2026

Successfully Concluding the Second Workshop of the Climate Literacy and Teacher Education Project!!

A delegation from Gordon Academic College of Education participated in the second and final workshop of the Climate Literacy and Teacher Education Project, hosted by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Prishtina, Kosovo. The project is supported by the Israeli Ministry of Regional Cooperation and follows the successful first workshop held at Gordon Academic College in February 2026. המשרד לשיתוף פעולה אזורי

Representing Gordon Academic College were Dr. Sophie Shauli, Dr. Stan Sofer, Dr. Yocheved Yurkovski, and Dr. Anat Abramovich.

Throughout the workshop, participants discussed the preliminary findings of a comparative research study examining climate literacy among pre-service teachers in Israel, Greece, and Kosovo. The partners agreed on the next stages of the joint research methodology, with the aim of producing high-quality scientific publications, while also developing new initiatives for academic cooperation in teacher education, education for sustainability, and STEM education.

The programme also included professional visits to leading educational and research institutions, including the American Farm School, the Forest Management and Remote Sensing Laboratory, the Regional STEM Center of Thessaloniki, and several field sites showcasing the environmental impacts of climate change and innovative sustainability practices.

One of the workshop's major achievements was the preparation and submission of a joint abstract to the international conference "Information for Action: Transforming Higher Education for Climate Resilience," to be held at the University of Manchester in October 2026. Shortly after the workshop concluded, the consortium received confirmation that the abstract had been accepted for presentation, marking another significant milestone in the successful collaboration between the three partner countries.

The project continues to strengthen academic cooperation between Israel, Greece, and Kosovo while advancing research, innovation, and teacher education in the field of climate literacy.

The project is supported by the Israeli Ministry of Regional Cooperation.

Gordon Goes Global!Six members of the Gordon Academic College community recently represented the College at the internat...
05/07/2026

Gordon Goes Global!

Six members of the Gordon Academic College community recently represented the College at the international summer school "School in the Age of Uncertainty: Teaching the SDGs" at the University of Passau, Germany.

Our delegation included faculty members Dr. Yair Koren-Maimon, Dr. Vered Freedman, and Dr. Orna Wistriech, together with students Gali Feiman, Michael Glikson, and Netanel Gorodetzer.

During an intensive and inspiring week, participants worked alongside colleagues and students from different countries, exploring innovative ways to teach sustainability, resilience, inclusion, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Through workshops, keynote lectures, collaborative projects, and intercultural dialogue, they exchanged ideas, developed new educational approaches, and built lasting international connections.

We are proud of our faculty and students for representing Gordon with professionalism, curiosity, and enthusiasm, and we thank the University of Passau for hosting such an enriching international experience.

Together, we continue building a more sustainable and globally connected future through education.

Strengthening International Academic Partnerships in Austria!A delegation from Gordon Academic College of Education visi...
26/06/2026

Strengthening International Academic Partnerships in Austria!

A delegation from Gordon Academic College of Education visited the University College of Teacher Education Upper Austria (PH Oberösterreich) in Linz as part of an Erasmus+ Staff Mobility programme.

During the visit, the delegation engaged in a comprehensive programme of professional meetings and knowledge exchange with university leadership, the International Office, researchers, and academic experts. Discussions focused on teacher education, educational leadership, research collaboration, internationalisation, early childhood education, vocational education, inclusion, digital transformation, and educational innovation.

The programme also included visits to laboratory schools, vocational education institutions, and early childhood education settings, providing valuable opportunities to exchange best practices, explore innovative educational approaches, and identify new avenues for future collaboration.

The visit reaffirmed Gordon's commitment to fostering meaningful international partnerships, promoting academic excellence, and strengthening global cooperation in higher education.

We sincerely thank our colleagues at PH Oberösterreich for their warm hospitality, openness, and inspiring professional exchange. We look forward to continuing our collaboration through future joint initiatives.

Gordon Academic College of Education was proud to participate in the 13th International Week of the Hellenic Mediterrane...
03/06/2026

Gordon Academic College of Education was proud to participate in the 13th International Week of the Hellenic Mediterranean University, held in Chania, Greece, from 25 to 29 May 2026, coordinated by Prof. Konstantinos Petridis.
Prof. Rhonda Sofer, Director of International Projects, and Dr. Stan Sofer, Head of Academic Quality Assurance, represented the college throughout the week, contributing to a rich program of lectures, workshops, and panel discussions alongside academics and internationalization professionals from across Europe and beyond.
The week also marked the final consortium meetings of the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education project IMPACT. Prof. Rhonda Sofer presented strategies for fostering sustainable internationalization in higher education institutions, while Dr. Stan Sofer shared evidence-based findings from COIL courses developed within the project and participated as a panelist in discussions on the impact of Virtual Exchange on institutional development. In his capacity as Quality Assurance lead, Dr. Sofer also conducted student interviews and observed two flagship project activities: the International Student Debates and the Student AI Conference on Learning and Innovation.
The event provided a valuable platform for reflection on three years of collaborative work, as well as for establishing new professional connections and exploring future partnership opportunities. Discussions addressed Erasmus+ mobility, joint research, and the potential expansion of the IMPACT network to institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Gordon Academic College remains committed to advancing internationalization, innovation in higher education, and the development of meaningful global partnerships.

We are proud to share that Dr. Gabriel Cohen represented Gordon Academic College of Education at Friedrich-Alexander Uni...
25/05/2026

We are proud to share that Dr. Gabriel Cohen represented Gordon Academic College of Education at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen- Nürnberg through an Teaching Mobility.

During his visit, Dr. Cohen delivered seminars, lectures, and a PhD colloquium focused on his innovative framework, the “Behavioural Prism,” exploring the relationship between human behaviour, diversity, resilience, and education in a rapidly changing world.

The academic exchange created meaningful dialogue with German professors, researchers, and students around interdisciplinary thinking, human consciousness, cultural identity, and the future of education beyond traditional boundaries. Inspired by discussions ranging from emotional resilience to space exploration and collective human advancement, the seminars encouraged students to rethink learning, autonomy, and the role of human connection in shaping future societies.

Reflecting on the experience, Dr. Cohen described the mobility as an opportunity not only to teach, but also to expand and challenge his own pedagogical perspectives through intercultural exchange and intellectual collaboration.

We are grateful to our colleagues and partners at FAU for their warm hospitality and inspiring collaboration, and proud of Dr. Gabriel Cohen for representing Gordon College internationally through Erasmus+.

As part of the Staff Mobility programme, Professor Leehu Zysberg from Gordon Academic College of Education spent an ac...
24/05/2026

As part of the Staff Mobility programme, Professor Leehu Zysberg from Gordon Academic College of Education spent an academic week at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin (KUL), Poland. During his visit, Prof. Zysberg delivered a series of workshops and courses developed for students of the Pedagogical Institute as well as doctoral students at the university.

The visit also included professional meetings with faculty members from KUL, strengthening the long-standing academic relationship between the two institutions. Gordon College and KUL have maintained strong academic ties and fruitful collaboration for more than a decade, and we are proud to continue developing this meaningful partnership.

International staff mobility plays an important role in fostering academic exchange, sharing knowledge and innovative practices, building intercultural understanding, and creating opportunities for future collaboration between higher education institutions across Europe.

We would like to warmly thank Prof. Leehu Zysberg for representing Gordon College with professionalism and dedication and for contributing to the continued strengthening of our international partnerships through the Erasmus+ programme.

Join our upcoming eTACCHE Webinar!"Pedagogical Utilisation of Augmented Reality for Cultural Heritage Education – Part A...
20/05/2026

Join our upcoming eTACCHE Webinar!

"Pedagogical Utilisation of Augmented Reality for Cultural Heritage Education – Part A"

Discover how Augmented Reality (AR) can transform cultural heritage education and create engaging learning experiences for students.

Date: May 27, 2026
Time: 17:00 CEST (1 hour)
Format: Online (Zoom)

Speakers:
• Dr. Alexia Spanoudaki – University of Crete
• The eLearning Lab Team

During this interactive session, participants will:
✨ Explore the difference between AR and VR
✨ Learn why AR matters in Cultural Heritage Education
✨ Experience AR examples from the monuments of Rethymno, Crete using their mobile phones
✨ Discuss practical applications for their own educational contexts

Registration Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_gVblR9cCooeNPqgdCAxMwF1HehzSWmZcKASIFySyX-BLeg/viewform?usp=publish-editor

We look forward to seeing educators, students, and researchers interested in innovative and technology-enhanced learning approaches!

As part of the mobility programme, Ms. Karin Bar-On from Gordon Academic College of Education visited the Faculty of P...
19/05/2026

As part of the mobility programme, Ms. Karin Bar-On from Gordon Academic College of Education visited the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University in Romania.

During the visit, Ms. Bar-On delivered lectures and held academic meetings with faculty members and students on topics including empathic teaching, ADHD and parent–school communication, and innovative learning environments.

The mobility created meaningful professional dialogue and opened possibilities for future academic collaboration between the institutions.

We would like to warmly thank Ms. Karin Bar-On for representing Gordon College with professionalism, dedication, and academic excellence throughout this important international exchange.

Celebrating Connection, Renewal, and Shared Learning 🌸In this season of reflection and renewal, we are reminded of the p...
29/03/2026

Celebrating Connection, Renewal, and Shared Learning 🌸

In this season of reflection and renewal, we are reminded of the powerful bonds that unite us across cultures, communities, and borders through knowledge, dialogue, and cooperation.

As we mark both Pesach and Easter, we celebrate the spirit of new beginnings and the values that guide our work in education: openness, understanding, and a shared commitment to building a more inclusive and connected world.

At the International Center of Gordon Academic College of Education, these values are at the heart of everything we do from fostering international partnerships to promoting meaningful intercultural exchange and collaborative learning.

Wishing all our partners, colleagues, and friends a joyful and peaceful holiday season

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