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What happened at Learn 2 Change in 2022?
The Learn to Change’s blog is one way in which we try to support and inspire educators like you.
On it we regularly share valuable resources to re-think how learning happens in groups, classes, work teams, institutions and organizations.
The year has almost come to an end, so we decided to take a moment to revisit the articles featured in 2022.
This is also a great opportunity to check out any articles you may have missed!
Handbook for Teachers
This year we shared the Handbook for Teachers, a handbook which is specifically designed to give teachers a compact knowledge of the origins, functions, policies and strategies of the European Union.
In addition, methods are included that aim, on the one hand, to enhance students’ knowledge about the EU and, on the other hand, to support an understanding of and a connection with basic European values.
This manual was developed with suggestions for learning for and through European values using student-centred pedagogies that are fit for upholding a democratic culture in classrooms and schools.
Learn more here:
The role of teachers in developing democratic competence
A democratic school does not just happen, it is an ongoing process, and one that may not run smoothly or be harmonious or devoid of conflicting views and opinions.
A truly democratic environment is one in which individuals can constructively interact with others and where people can agree to disagree on issues within a framework where human rights and the rule of law are upheld and respected.
While the immediate responsibility of establishing a democratic school environment may be that of the school principal or leader, in a democracy, there are other stakeholders who have a vested interest in the success of the school – the students, teachers, parents and the wider community (Bäckman & Trafford, 2007).
Democratic environments are the result of a collective effort.
What is the role of teachers? Read more here:
The role of teachers in developing democratic competence
A democratic school does not just happen, it is an ongoing process, and one that may not run smoothly or be harmonious or devoid of conflicting views and opinions.
The Importance of Conversation & Dialogue in Education
How might conversation and dialogue support the professional development of educators? How do Educators learn through talking?
We talked in deep about this here:
The Importance of Conversation & Dialogue in Education
The Importance of Conversation & Dialogue in Education Pascale [...]
Cards for Democracy and Scenarios
This year we have dedicated our energies to disseminating the Cards for Democracy for All and to creating Scenarios, i.e. activities with which it is possible to make the most of the Cards for Democracy for personal and professional growth.
You can find out more about the Scenarios by visiting the articles we have reserved for them:
Introducing Scenarios: Ways of Using Cards for Democracy for All
In this article we introduce you to Scenarios: frameworks that L2C's team prepared to guide you through the use of Cards for Democracy
Scenario 1: Exploring Through Conversation
Scenarios are frameworks on how to use Cards for Democracy: in this first Scenario we learn how to explore through conversation
Scenario 2: Debriefing
All sorts of activities benefit from a process of debriefing and reflection. Cards provide a framework to support this type of reflection.
T4E Academy for Democracy in Malta
Also, we went to Malta for the Summer School.
The T4E Academy for Democracy has been a 5-day educational experience whose program included courses, an open space and trips to the most evocative places of the beautiful island of Malta.
We shared all the experience on our social profiles and we also collected the wonderful words of two of the participants of the T4E Academy for Democracy.
Conclusions
This year has been full of events and initiatives. For more information, find out more on our social profiles and subscribe to our community of practices for Cards 4 Democracy.
Follow us to find out more about our initiatives and to stay updated on upcoming events, there will be many news soon!
Main concerns teachers are facing into teaching European values
Our team is working on the Policy Recommendations, a project whose aim is to validate the best practices upscaled throughout the Teachers 4 Europe project and propose policy changes and amendments to the educational approaches, towards supporting strategies of promotion of EU values.
Teachers on Shore – Resources for your summer
If this inspires you while you rest, then here is a selection of some of our most popular features to get you going for the new scholastic year!
Voices from the field: Felicia Elena Boscodeala tells about her experience
Felicia attended the Teachers4Europe Academy "Setting an-Agora for a Democratic Culture" held in Malta in May and in this video she tells us the aspects that she most appreciated about this training.
Voices from the field: Keno Dö tells about his experience
Keno Dö tells us his experience on how he understood that Democratic culture is not something you do in one lesson, but it's something you do throughout the days with your students
Scenario 8: Conflict Resolution and Bias Reduction
This Scenario was inspired by a true story. It explores very important topics such as conflict resolution and bias reduction.
Scenario 7: Personal Development and Personal Learning Goals
Trainers and teachers can use Cards for Democracy with learners to build a longitudinal documentation of learning progressions.
Scenario 6: Designing Lessons and Training Sessions
As a teacher or a trainer, you can use Cards for Democracy for lessons design. With this Scenario we show you how to do it.
Scenario 5: Evaluation and Assessment
With the 5th Scenario we learn how to use Cards to encourage others to write an action plan for their own personal and professional growth
Scenario 4: Observation Practices
Observation is an effective tool to diagnose our and students’ learning gaps: learn how Cards can inspire people to observe themselves and each other
“Don’t trust everything!”
In this article we will delve into the activity from the Handbook for Teachers that Victoria Daciu, teacher of english language in Colegiul National Pedagogic Mircea Scarlat, piloted with her students
Scenario 3: Mapping and Learning Collectively
In this Scenario, Cards are used as learning outcomes and placed on a wall in a configuration that represents how the group has learned.
Scenario 2: Debriefing
All sorts of activities benefit from a process of debriefing and reflection. Cards provide a framework to support this type of reflection.
Scenario 1: Exploring Through Conversation
Scenarios are frameworks on how to use Cards for Democracy: in this first Scenario we learn how to explore through conversation
Introducing Scenarios: Ways of Using Cards for Democracy for All
In this article we introduce you to Scenarios: frameworks that L2C's team prepared to guide you through the use of Cards for Democracy
How to use Cards for Democracy
How to use Cards for Democracy
In last article […]
The role of teachers in developing democratic competence
A democratic school does not just happen, it is an ongoing process, and one that may not run smoothly or be harmonious or devoid of conflicting views and opinions.
Main values in the context of EU-history
What are the main European values? In this post we summarize six of them
How readable are the EU institutions by its citizens?
How readable are the EU institutions by its citizens? The complexity of the legislative process of the EU presents a barrier to citizens’ understanding of it; as a result, citizens feel far away from the decisions taken.
Methods to Support Teachers in the Teaching of European Values
On this article we deepen the section of the Handbook dedicated to the methods that you can integrate into your teaching path to teach about European Union and European Values.
Guidelines for Teachers and School Leaders towards whole School Approaches
HANDBOOK FOR TEACHERS – TEACHING EUROPEAN VALUES
Guidelines for Teachers and […]
General Principles for elaborating European Union values
General Principles for elaborating European Union […]
Guidelines on how to use the Handbook for Teachers
On this article we delve the structure of the Handbook to give you a more precise idea of how to use it and how to introduce it with your students
Introducing the Handbook for Teachers – Teaching European Values
Introducing the Handbook […]
What happened at Learn 2 Change in 2021?
What happened at Learn 2 Change in 2021? From L2C […]
What did we learn from what stakeholders said about the toolkits?
PPMI and L2C held a stakeholder consultation on the ‘MOVE’ project, with the participation of eight stakeholders. To offer diverse perspectives, both stakeholders from the transportation and from the education sector were involved in equal numbers. The transportation stakeholders were selected by PPMI, while the education stakeholders came from Learn to Change’s (L2C) community of practice.
Educational Toolkits: Where should you begin?
The Educational Toolkits were created for the European Commission to challenge learners in primary and secondary schools to identify and question gender stereotypes and discover career opportunities in the transport sector
How Educational Toolkits help teachers in talking about gender stereotypes
How Educational Toolkits can help teachers and educators in talking about gender stereotypes with students
Do boys and girls have access to the same “space”?
This article is an excerpt from the interview with the authors of the Educational Toolkit in which they tell their point of view on the question: Do boys and girls have access to the same “space”?
In-depth Study of the Toolkits and Their Pedagogical Approach
In this article we carry out an analysis of the pedagogical approach adopted in the Educational Toolkits, to allow you to have a clearer idea of their content.
Educational Toolkit To Help Fight Gender Stereotypes in School
In this article we introduce the Educational Toolkits for teachers to help them talk about gender stereotypes in school
How to use Cards for Democracy: ideas to make the most of it
With the Cards for Democracy (C4D) you can develop your democratic skills by engaging in activities and playing games. C4D help us move forward for the “participation of every human being in the formation of values that regulate how we live together”
Cards for Democracy for All
Cards for Democracy for All are a set of 60 cards intended for all individuals, on their own and in groups. The cards help to reflect on our intention, and to nurture a disposition to examine and improve our attitudes, skills, knowledge and understanding to better contribute to creating democratic spaces and improve our practices and behaviors for co-constructing a more just and happy society.
The pandemic’s price on youth
Exploring the pandemic’s price on youth
Featuring […]
Student Wellbeing – A New Rapport Towards the Future
Student Wellbeing
A New Rapport Towards the Future
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Weblab Reflections
Weblab Reflections
by L2C Team
As mentioned in our […]
Thoughts about taking fewer things for granted
Thoughts about taking fewer things for granted… […]
What is culturally responsive teaching?
Culturally Responsive Teaching is a pedagogy that recognizes the importance of including students’ cultural references in all aspects of learning. Gloria Ladson-Billings, pedagogical theorist and teacher trainer, introduced the concept.
Art + Technology – WebLab 2
Art + Technology – WebLab […]
WebLab #1 – What Commitments Were Made?
WebLabs for Shared Learning – […]
WebLab #1 – What Questions Emerged?
WebLabs for Shared Learning – […]
WebLab #2 – Deep Listening: Connecting to what emerges
WebLab 1 - Creating Space for Multilingualism
Highlight from the Teachers4Europe network
Highlights from the Teachers4Europe network […]
WebLab #1: Creating Space for Multilingualism
WebLab 1 - Creating Space for Multilingualism
WebLabs for Shared Learning
Learning Conversations for Teachers, Students, Parents and Families
Online Winter School: Learning 4Europe2Change
Call for Abstract - Online Winter School "Learning 4Europe2Change"
International e-Conference: Promoting European values in the time of social distancing
International e-Conference: Promoting European values in the time of social distancing
Facing ‘Fake News’ and Propaganda through Online Cooperative Learning
How to create inclusive learning spaces in online settings through Cooperative Learning principles and how to face 'fake news' - Another L2C webinar on Friday 24 April between 18:00 and 19:15 CET.
Empathy as a Resource: Finding and Giving Support during COVID-19
Let's learn together how to support each other in the COVID19 era! - An L2C webinar on Tuesday 7 April between 18:00 and 19:15 CET.
Teaching Online During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Tips and tools for teaching online during COVID school closures - An L2C webinar on Friday 20 March between 18:00 and 19:15 CET.
LabXchange – Connecting Students, Teachers and Educators of Life Sciences
L2C has been contacted by LabXchange to explore possible collaborations.
Educational Toolkits for Fighting Gender Stereotypes
L2C participating in a new EU project: Educational toolkits for fighting gender stereotypes.
School. Power. Democracy.
Learning responsibility and participation: if not in school, where else?
Democracy Fair
Democracy Fair
Learn to Change in […]
Education, Citizenship, World
Education, Citizenship, World
Learn to Change […]
Sociocracy Online Conference
Sociocracy Online Conference
L2C is participating in the Sociocracy Online […]
Teachers’ Professional Development through Communities of Practice
Teachers’ Professional Development through Communities of Practice
L2C […]
School Education Gateway Webinars
School Education Gateway Webinars
Over the past months L2C has […]
AFS Global Conference 2018
Ildikó Lázár's used L2C's Cards for Democracy in a workshop with educators on Community building at school for global competence development in Budapest at the AFS global conference focusing on "Global Competence: Our Future, Our Responsiblity" on September 26-28th 2018.
Transformational Crossroads
Learn to Change was present at a United World College short course organised in Malta in July 2018. In a workshop organised by Charlot Cassar, the young participants engaged in reflection on the competences they need to develop to become active democratic citizens that live the values that they believe in using the Cards for Democracy for all.