Our main goal was to make literature more accessible, interactive, and meaningful for our students while enhancing their sense of European identity. We wanted to show that literature can be both traditional and innovative — a space for creativity, digital experimentation, and cross-cultural dialogue. We also sought to improve students’ communication skills in foreign languages, increase their motivation to learn, and develop a spirit of collaboration and openness to other European cultures. For the staff, the project aimed to foster pedagogical innovation and encourage the integration of digital tools into teaching practices.
We applied for the Erasmus+ “Literature and Innovation” project to address several educational and social needs identified within our school community. As a small rural institution, the Athénée de Florennes-Doische faces challenges such as limited exposure to cultural diversity, restricted access to innovative learning tools, and a need to motivate students through creative and digital approaches. The project aimed to foster intercultural understanding, promote reading and critical thinking among students who sometimes see literature as distant from their daily lives, and strengthen teachers’ digital and collaborative skills through European cooperation.