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TENACT - Theatre for environmental action

2021-2-AT01-KA220-YOU-0000509502021Cooperation partnerships in youthfinalized
Countries: AT|IE|ES · Grant: €148,968
Creativity, arts and cultureEnvironment and climate change

Objectives

Our primary objective was to produce a comprehensive manual tailored specifically for workshops, equipping teachers and facilitators with the necessary tools to seamlessly integrate innovative educational techniques into their daily practices. By doing so, we aimed to cultivate a transformative learning environment, empowering educators to effectively engage with students on pressing environmental issues. Moreover, our focus extended beyond mere dissemination of information; we endeavored to catalyze profound shifts in the self-reflection and self-efficacy capacities of young individuals concerning environmental themes. Recognizing the pivotal role of self-awareness and empowerment in driving sustainable behavioral change, our objective was to instill within students a deep-seated sense of agency and responsibility towards their ecological footprint. Central to our approach was the utilization of youth theatre as a tool for non-formal education. We firmly believed in its efficacy as a transformative tool, leveraging its unique ability to immerse participants in multifaceted roles, both physically and emotionally, thus fostering empathy, critical thinking, and proactive engagement with environmental narratives.

Background

Our primary objective was to tackle the persistent issue of climate change along with the multitude of public and individual confusions and complexities associated with it. Climate change had been classified by scientists as a "super-wicked" problem, demanding innovative educational approaches like drama for comprehensive understanding. The project aimed to develop a comprehensive guideline to aid teachers and facilitators in enabling young people to grasp the nuances of climate change and to inspire them to take responsible and reflective action. Throughout the duration of the project our overarching mission was to confront the enduring challenge of climate change, delving into the myriad of public and individual confusions and intricacies that accompanied it. At the heart of our endeavor was the aspiration to craft a comprehensive guideline, meticulously curated to empower educators and facilitators in guiding young minds towards a deeper understanding of climate change, fostering within them a sense of responsibility and an inclination towards reflective action.

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