Cultural Heritage Education: Saint James Way as a case study
Join "Exploring the Way of St. James in Education," a course in Porto and the North of Portugal, focused on integrating the Camino de Santiago as a cultural product in educational contexts. Reflect on its significance as a European Cultural Itinerary since 1987, and discover how it has shaped European identity and the continent's cultural landscape.
Description
Required equipment: Sporty clothes, shoes, a notebook and a personal computer
This course aims to reflect on the Way of St. James as a cultural product that can be explored in an educational context. The Way of St. James, also known as Camino de Santiago, has been considered a European Cultural Itinerary since 1987, since it contributed to the standardization of a European identity and the cultural landscape of the continent.
Cultural heritage education (CHE) is one of the main aims of the European Heritage Strategy for the 21st Century (ST21). Therefore, the trainees will start with the case of the Camino de Santiago to then be able to elaborate strategies of cultural heritage education in their countries. In this context, Portuguese culture will be promoted through the Way, which will show the participants that different cultural identities can complement and enrich each other, shaping a European cultural identity.
Learning objectives
- Learning how to elaborate strategies of cultural heritage education
- To learn more about the Saint James Way – how it was born and how the connection between Santiago de Compostela and Europe shaped the architectural and cultural landscape
- To practice non-formal activities and working methods, to put into practice with students
- Be able to interpret heritage and to use heritage education as a tool to keep students' attention
- To promote personal interpretation and critical thinking based on the experiences taken on the course
Methodology & assessment
- Presentation dynamics;
- Introduction of teachers and schools;
- Introduction of the course;
- Games about European Union
Day Two: Braga Exploration
- Visit to the Cathedral and conversation about the connection between Braga and Santiago de Compostela.
- Walking along the Way to Santiago, with a visit to the Museological Nucleus of Dume.
Free afternoon
Day Three: Guimarães Experience
Guided tour of the city with exploration of heritage elements related to the Way of St. James, such as the Santiago Square and the Saint Clara Convent. With a visit to the Castle of Guimarães and the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Day Four: Viana do Castelo Tradition
City related to the pilgrimages to Santiago since its medieval foundation. With a visit to the Cathedral, the Old Pilgrims' Hospital and the Chapel of Saint Roch, a saint of the Way.tal.
Day Five: Porto Cultural Excursion
Walk along the Way of St. James towards the city of Matosinhos, with a visit to Porto Cathedral and belved
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
Course participants will receive training and engage in exercises designed to develop their skills as trainers. The provision of additional materials or resources will be determined based on the course structure and the instructor’s approach to meeting the learning objectives
Certification details
Participants receive a 30-hour certificate for attending the course.
Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:480Euro
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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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