Our main goal was to give students and teachers a deeper understanding of the European Union and European citizenship. We wanted students to learn about EU institutions, values, and principles, and to see how these influence their daily lives. At the same time, we aimed to develop their critical thinking, civic skills, and sense of responsibility as active citizens in a democratic society. Another important objective was to strengthen teachers’ professional skills. We wanted to provide them with practical tools and learning scenarios so they could integrate EU-related topics into their lessons in an engaging way. By doing this, we hoped to make European citizenship education more sustainable in our schools. Finally, we wanted to promote inclusion and cooperation. Through international activities and mobilities, students from different backgrounds could work together, share ideas, and build friendships. This experience was designed to create a sense of belonging to the European community and to encourage respect for diversity.
I copied the answers from the above questions since they were already in English. We applied for this project because we noticed a significant gap in students’ understanding of the European Union and European citizenship. In many schools, EU-related topics are only briefly mentioned in the curriculum, which means students often lack the knowledge and skills to participate actively in democratic life. We wanted to address this by creating opportunities for students to learn about EU institutions, values, and cultural heritage in an engaging and practical way. Another important need was to strengthen teachers’ capacity to teach these topics. Teachers rarely receive specific training or resources on how to integrate European citizenship into their lessons. By empowering teachers with new methods and learning scenarios, we aimed to make EU education more accessible and sustainable. Finally, we wanted to promote inclusion. Many students in our schools come from diverse backgrounds, and some face social or economic obstacles. This project gave them the chance to participate in international activities, improve their confidence, and feel part of a wider European community.