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Games 4 The Goals

2019-2-IE01-KA105-0515872019Youth mobilityfinalized
Countries: IE|IT|CY|EL|SK|EE|UK|PT|PL|CZ · Grant: €28,422
Environment and climate changeCivic engagement / responsible citizenshipNew innovative curricula/educational methods/development of training courses

Objectives

Games 4 the Goals (G4TG) is a 8 days training course which aims to develop Global Education competences of youth workers and educators through games-based learning, with a focus on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The objectives are as follows: -Explore meaning and principles of Gamification and its uses in non-formal education - Use games based learning approaches to explore key global education pillars such as critical thinking, problem solving and active citizenship - Examine the use of video games and online games in Global Education - Equip youth workers with knowledge and skills to tackle key global issues such as climate change, conflict and migration - Allow a space for youth workers to use Gamification tools to explore the SDGs We wish to achieve these through a program that will be able to provide youth workers and trainers with innovative tools & theoretical background, plus motivation, empowerment and network possibilities to tackle these problems more effectively in their local and international work.

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