The CoSN 2024 International Education Delegation to Spain engaged in a journey focused on educational and cultural insights in Barcelona and Madrid. The group attended a Global Education Forum, which included breakout sessions and school visits, to observe Spain’s educational strategies and adaptations post-pandemic. They also explored key cultural sites like the Sagrada Familia and Barcelona’s Gothic Neighborhood. These activities combined professional development with cultural education, enhancing the participants’ understanding of Spain’s educational landscape and cultural richness.
This brief focuses on educational practices such as play-based learning, place-based learning, and competency-based learning observed in schools in Barcelona and Madrid.