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Spring Day in Europe A project supported by the European Commission

Spring Day in Europe A project supported by the European Commission. “ Schools Understand The European Constitution” 17 March 2005. Spring Day in Europe…. …or how to successfully bring Europe to schools and make the voice of young Europeans heard!.

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Spring Day in Europe A project supported by the European Commission

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  1. Spring Day in Europe A project supported by the European Commission “Schools Understand The European Constitution” 17 March 2005

  2. Spring Day in Europe… …or how to successfully bring Europe to schools and make the voice of young Europeans heard!

  3. 2005: A network of networks dedicated to the debate on the future of Europe in schools • The European Schoolnet team in cooperation with the European Commission and the European Parliament • A network of national representatives from Ministries of Education • 31 pedagogical advisors from 29 countries • Two focus groups

  4. A Web site for information and communication in 20 languageshttp://futurum2005.eun.org Version 1: Launched on October 28, 2004 • Registration form • News from schools, news from the EU • Information about the project • Activities descriptions • Contacts with colleagues

  5. Full set of pedagogical activities on European values 29 decentralised web pages for teachers Printed and promotional materials Newsletters Decision Making Role Play Pedagogical resources Web site version 2: December 2004

  6. Decision Making Role Play (1) • 3 roles: European Commission, European Parliament, Council • 2 pedagogical options: one class or three classes (same or different countries) • 1 final common decision • Choose one theme in a list 30 themes of common interest for all Europeans • Agree on an issue related to the theme • 3 classes option: « Dice Day » • The role play starts…students learn through experience in concrete situations and make their voice heard!

  7. Decision making Role Play (2) • Guidelines for teachers • Worksheets for class work • Real cases and scenarios • Templates for contributions • Resources and learning objects • Communities for teams • « Ask an expert » option

  8. Values activities • Act! Make values a reality on Spring Day • Illustrated values Visualise and express • What would you do if… How values can solve moral issues • I have a dream… Visions of a better Europe

  9. Chats with experts This year, 11 chats help students and teachers communicate and get instant answers to questions related to European issues All chats are moderated and their scripts edited to become unique learning modules

  10. Spring Day teachers’ tasks • Disseminate the project and its philosophy in their personal networks • Select and publish relevant resources • Animate online events and activities • Assist teachers from their own countries • Update and maintain their personal page in their own language

  11. Two focus groups • Resources: 10 teachers select and categorise learning objects for the Decision Making Role Play • Decision Making Role Play: 10 teachers pre-test the activities with their own students to finalise the mini site.

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