Insights

During periods of conflict, such as the war in Ukraine, the question of historical narratives and how they are taught comes under fresh scrutiny. This tutorial will examine how history teachers can negotiate strife and difference to make the subject meaningful for all pupils.

The experience of war, sudden flight from familiar surroundings, and concern about relatives can have a negative impact on refugee children’s mental health and well-being. This will also affect their learning experience. It is therefore important for schools, in particular those currently welcoming a large number of refugees, to become ‘refugee-competent’.

Time to get ready for the relaunch of the eTwinning School Label!

As technology becomes more and more prevalent in the classroom, the idea of ‘Bring Your Own Device’ (BYOD) offers teachers and pupils alike new ways to explore learning. Finding cost-effective ways to use technology to engage their students in lessons is an ongoing concern. This tutorial highlights some resources and practical tips to get your school started on the BYOD journey.

The week of celebrations for the 17th eTwinning Day starts today!

‘Frankly, when I first saw the title of the EU’s recent proposal for a Recommendation on learning for environmental sustainability, I wondered: “Why focus on environmental sustainability – isn’t that missing the point of sustainability?” Sustainability cannot be achieved by only looking at the environment, the economy, society or culture: we need to consider all these dimensions and how they interact.’ Professor Arjen Wals outlines the transformation that education should undergo to deal with the planet’s existential threats.