Active Citizens Empowering the EU

Erasmus+ School EducationSmall-scale partnerships in school educationID: 2024-2-IE01-KA210-SCH-000281548
EC Contribution
€600
Consortium Size
4 orgs
Start Year
2024
Summary

1. Political Education: The EU's historical significance & importance of civic engagement, diplomacy, conflict resolution & war prevention. By studying the political structure & institutions of EU, students will become informed and engaged citizens. They will grasp the concepts of democracy & governance. 2. Economic Awareness: How the EU functions as an economic bloc provides students with valuable insights into international trade & economics. The benefits of a common market & trade agreement

Objectives

1. Political Education: The EU's historical significance & importance of civic engagement, diplomacy, conflict resolution & war prevention. By studying the political structure & institutions of EU, students will become informed and engaged citizens. They will grasp the concepts of democracy & governance. 2. Economic Awareness: How the EU functions as an economic bloc provides students with valuable insights into international trade & economics. The benefits of a common market & trade agreement

Activities

1: Culture of Ireland, Poland and Romania – using zoom & PowerPoint presentation 2: Surveys on knowledge of EU - Pupil Surveys & Design of project logo using digital programme 3: European Council Simulation (CPD) & Lesson planning (Irish mobility) 4: European Council debate dramatization in schools - a short movie 5: European Citizenship & Democracy (Polish mobility) 6: Animations depicting good citizenship 7: Inaugural Europe Day Planning (Romanian mobility) 8: Europe Day celebration

Impact

1.Future Civic Engagement: Educating children about the EU and its member states help prepare them to be active and informed citizens who can contribute to their own communities and participate in the democratic processes of their countries. 2. Fostering a Sense of Identity: Learning about other EU countries can also help children develop a sense of European identity & citizenship alongside their national identity. This can promote a stronger sense of unity and cooperation among EU citizen

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