Teaching citizenship, democratic participation, European Values, & Media Literacy
By combining interactive workshops, simulations, reflective practice, and peer exchange, this course enables teachers to leave with ready-to-use resources, innovative methodologies, and a clear action plan to promote citizenship and democratic education at school and community levels.
Description
Grounded in the latest findings of Eurydice and aligned with European Commission priorities, this teacher training course offers a comprehensive approach to citizenship and civic education. It equips educators with the knowledge, strategies, and practical tools to integrate European values, such as democracy, human dignity, equality, and human rights, into their classrooms while fostering meaningful participation in democratic education. The course highlights how schools can act as laboratories of democracy, preparing young people to engage actively and responsibly in civic life.
Throughout the week, participants will explore a variety of interconnected themes; European values and citizenship in education, with a focus on creating democratic classrooms and linking values to national curricula. Participants will learn about active citizenship and civic participation, using debates, simulations, and project-based learning to design authentic civic projects.
Learning objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Integrate European values and democratic principles into teaching
- Create democratic classrooms fostering student participation
- Use media literacy & critical thinking to counter misinformation
- Promote inclusion and diversity in civic education
- Link local practices with European/global citizenship education
- Develop an action plan and toolkit to sustain civic education at school and community levels.
Methodology & assessment
Pedagogical approaches: innovative, participatory methods such as problem-based learning, collaborative learning, and/or the use of digital tools and platforms for virtual learning environments.
The course involves group work, discussions, workshops, project-based activities, and other interactive methods that encourage active learning and participation.
Assessment Methods: evaluating learners' progress towards achieving the learning outcomes.
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
Teachers are required to bring their own laptops, or tablets. All other learning materials are provided by our teacher training centre.
Certification details
Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:560Euro
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Course package content:
- Costs included and covered by the course package:
We support our participants at every stage of their Erasmus+ journey, from assistance with grant applications to guidance on finalizing documentation. Certification:
📄 Certificate of Attendance
📄 Europass Mobility Certificate
📄 Learning Agreement
Additional Benefits:- Comprehensive course materials provided during and after the program for seamless dissemination and ongoing use
- Refreshing coffee breaks
- A guided cultural walking tour
- Costs included and covered by the course package:
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Additional information:Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
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Cancellation & changes:
Cancellation by the Participant:
Cancellations made within 30 days of the course start date are non-refundable. However, participants may transfer their registration to another individual or apply the paid amount toward another confirmed course date within one year.
Changes by the Participant:
Changes to the selected course date may be requested up to 30 days before the course start date, subject to availability and an administrative fee.
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Additional information:The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).
Additional information
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Language:English
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Target audience ISCED:Primary education (ISCED 1)Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
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Target audience type:TeacherHead Teacher / PrincipalTeacher Educator
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Learning time:25 hours or more
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