The background of this Erasmus project according of the Europe 2020 headline targets is the youth participation, fostering a sense of citizenship and makes policy processes more transparent and accountable towards young people. At the same time, it helps young people build self-confidence, develop a sense of initiative and acquire and test skills that are relevant for the workplace, such as communication, negotiation or teamwork, in a practical environment: the participation of young people in democratic life in Europe. Forming opinions and taking actions to bring about positive change in society. Raising awareness about EU Citizenship and the rights that go with it or stimulating the active participation of young people in EU policy-making, enabling young people to behave as active, informed citizens; Students will researcher, discover about the history, institutions and democratic process and learn to appreciate differences. Promoting the involvement of more young people in social or school structures like the Students Councils , and Participation in debates: on youth or community issues, written press or youth radio, participating in online discussion foro, writing or following blogs: E-Democracy The overall goal is to support the development of a generation of young people more participative and responsible of their society, who feel that they are vital and integrated members of not only their own countries but also of the European Union and the rest of the world.In addition, to promote take-up of innovative practices in education, training and youth by supporting personalized learning approaches, collaborative learning and critical thinking, strategic use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), open and flexible learning, virtual mobility and other innovative learning methods. Also, to develop basic and transversal skill, digital skills and multilingualism in the field of youth, using innovative and learner-centred pedagogical approaches and developing appropriate assessment and certification methods based on learning outcomes.This project want to get news synergies between different fields of education, training and youth The main objective is to make students understand how democracy works on different levels in society and what has been the Democratic history in our countries. To get intercultural competences: Enable them to take an active part in decision-making. We want to practice the Dialogue technique a such a way to improve our mutual understanding and to deep in the Democratic values like equality, freedom, solidarity, respect and how they are getting. Development of active European citizenship, based on collaboration and problem solving in a creative way and inclusiveBut also to improve our language and communicative skills, practicing English; Practicing teamwork and researching topics by digital tools. Knowing the history, traditions and culture of other European countriesWe are a team of 9 Secondary Schools from 9 different countries• The profile of students who will participate is students aged 14-17, secondary school who are interested in the social participation, the collaboration and want to improve social and linguistic skills • And the profile of teachers who will participate is a cross team: English, Philosophy, Technology, History, Economy, Computer Sciences, Biology. Principals, European Projects Coordinators, eTwinning ambassadors. In order to develop the project we are going to do different kind of activities: before, during and after of the project Before/ Management activities: Schedule of the project, Brochures to disseminate the projec, Presentations to disseminate the project to parents, school and all staff, the assessment documents Developing the project: Trips, Students councils , Researching and presentations, Etwinning Project, Video, Diary, Reporting of the trip, Visiting the main regional Democratic Institution (Regional Parliament), web, blog After : Survey, assessment documents, Articles The methodologies to be used in carrying out the project are going to be collaborative, active and participative based on communication and sharing experiences by dialogue We expect our project to have on students and on the institutions which participate:On students: to build their opinions and ideas about the Democratic process and institutions to become in active European citizen.Improving the English, digital, communicative and cultural skills. Also to learn collaborative waysOn teachers: Material AICLE to incorporate a Multilingual approach, Increased cooperation between all levels of education The potential longer term benefits will be getting basic attitudes for our future as active European citizenship based on communication and dialogue in resolving problems , building opinions and to be aware about our behaviors and their consequences, making responsible choices.We
A growing number of cities in Europe are recognizing the benefits of welcoming communities and a welcoming culture for both visitors and newcomers. The aim of the project is to help students develop an understanding of the migration and tourism of young people, the culture, history, geography, society and nature of their communities and how to attract domestic and foreign visitors to them and make them a desirable place to live. As European citizens, our students need to know and think about the communities in which they live and to be aware of what they mean in terms of society, culture, history, geography and the group of people who live there. All communities have their landmarks, symbols and people that make them unique places to live and visit. How do we make our cities inviting and a good choice to visit and what is it that attracts young people to our cities? Our students will explore their towns using a variety of technological, print and non print resources. They will work collaboratively to create brochures and information material for new students just moving into the city or desiring to visit it. They will organize different types of events aimed at aiding newcomers, e.g. fundraising. They will do interviews about experiences with moving to or visiting a new place and create a brochure aimed at someone who is new to the area. It is particularly relevant to train young generations in cooperation across boarders to practice teamwork, solve problems together and open their eyes to the importance of an inviting community. This project is also a unique opportunity to foster the learning of English and work in a multidisciplinary content of many areas such as History, Ethics, Citizenship, Geography, Economics, English, ICT, Entrepreneurial skills, all aimed at increasing the students’ knowledge of and feeling for their community and their peers’ cities and enhancing Inter-cultural dialogue. The main aim is made clear to students that the future depends on our collaborative works in increasing our knowledge of the values that surround us in our neighborhoods and inviting others to enjoy them with us and in our own decisions together with the importance to learn English to communicate. Also, to enhance the collective awareness of the necessity of embracing diversity. In order to develop and to display our researches, students will use the latest digital tools. The project will also raise the students’ awareness of trans-national and cross European shared history and culture. By testing and evaluating the materials about the cities of their partners, the students gain first hand knowledge related to the traditions and cultures of their European partners. As professionals, the teachers are going to do activities that promote the development, control and implementation of innovative practices (methods, tools, curricula, training, use of ICT resources open educational). In an international context both students and teachers benefit as the project contributes significantly to the quality of the methods and promotes their active citizenship and raises their awareness of their surroundings and the current migration situation in the world through intercultural dialogue. We are a team of 6 Secondary Schools from 6 countries. The profile of participating students is young people who are interested in the social participation, international collaboration and eager to live up to challenges such as working in teams and doing oral presentations in English. The participating teachers comprise a diverse team of enthusiastic specialists in their field. They are teachers of Languages, Geography, Technology, History, Economy and Business, Computer Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Principals, European Projects Coordinators, eTwinning Ambassadors. To develop the project there will be different kinds of activities: before, during and after of the project. Before: Management activities, such as schedule of the project, brochures, posters, interviews and presentations to disseminate the project. Developing the project: Trips, Researching and presentations, eTwinning, video, diary, photo gallery, lectures and visits to relevant organizations,web, blog. After: Survey, assessment documents, articles. The methodology will be collaborative, active and participative based on communication and sharing experiences by dialogue. The students will comprehend how important it is for the individual to play an active role in improving and reshaping the surroundings. They will also be improving the English, digital, communicative and cultural skills. Teachers will compare methodology and increase cooperation between all levels of education. The potential longer term benefits will be to develop a fundamental perspective of our future as linked to active European citizenship based on communication and dialogue in resolving matters, building opinions and to be aware of our behaviors and their consequences, making responsible choices.