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CULTURAL HERITAGE IN ACTION
(RELATING PAST TO PRESENT THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, STUDY VISITS AND SIMULATIONS)
Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at teachers and school staff from pre-school level to primary, secondary, vocational, adult and special needs education, staff of non-government organizations, government and policy makers and company staff as well as students and all those who want to broaden their understanding of cultural heritage as an expression of values, beliefs, knowledge and traditions and learn how to use cultural heritage as a resource for teaching. Participants are expected to have at least B1 level of English proficiency.
Methodology
Methodology is based on theoretical lessons and presentations of examples of good practice as well as discussions and experience comparisons. Participants will have the opportunity to get to know the theoretical background as well get in touch with tools and go through a series of practical exercises in order to facilitate the use cultural heritage as a resource for teaching about and through cultural heritage. A strong focus will be on on-site experiential learning, study visits and simulations.
Outcomes
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Providing insight into tangible and intangible cultural heritage of all the participants and the destination of the course.
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Understanding of cultural heritage as an expression of values, beliefs, knowledge and traditions.
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Understanding of cultural identity and cultural community, how they are shaped and how they impact social interactions.
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Facilitating the use cultural heritage as a resource for teaching about and through cultural heritage.
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Developing communication, collaboration, presentation, problem solving, negotiation, critical and creative thinking skills.
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Providing and exercising creative ideas and practical resources for successful and dynamic integration of cultural heritage in education.
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Improving English fluency (official language of the course).
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Promoting intercultural awareness.
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Sharing experiences of integration of cultural heritage from different organizations in order to help each of us to be more effective in our work.
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Strengthening the European collaboration among people integrating cultural heritage in education in different contexts.
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Providing insights into different education systems.
Preparation
After registration participants will receive pre-course questionnaire which will be used by the trainer to learn about participants’ teaching backgrounds and to assess their exact needs. Before the beginning of the course a basic reading list will be suggested to participants to prepare for the training. Participants will also be asked to prepare a presentation about themselves, their professional context and their culture. The presentation will be presented on the first day of the course to facilitate networking opportunities. Participants will receive information about the country they are going to visit in order to prepare them for their cultural experience.
Follow up
After the course participants will be asked to share what they have learned with the rest of the staff in their schools. Further books and articles to deepen the topic and contacts with some other practitioners all over Europe and in the world will be suggested by the trainer. The methods shared and explored and the bibliography given will allow the participants to complete and improve their educational path.
5 days programme (25 hours)
course sessions (Monday to Friday)
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Introduction of participants, outline of the programme, warm ups and ice breakers
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Cultural heritage as an expression of values, beliefs, knowledge and traditions
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Cultural identity and cultural community, tangible and intangible cultural heritage
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Field trip to a cultural heritage site
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Tangible and intangible cultural heritage as resources for learning about the world and oneself
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Individual support
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Presentation of outcomes, discussion, evaluation and closing session
cultural and social programme
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Teambuilding and networking activities
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City tour or a cultural trip
10 days programme (50 hours)
course sessions (Monday to Friday + Monday to Friday)
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Introduction of participants, outline of the programme, warm ups and ice breakers
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Cultural heritage as an expression of values, beliefs, knowledge and traditions
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Cultural identity and cultural community, tangible and intangible cultural heritage
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Field trip to a cultural heritage site
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Tangible and intangible cultural heritage as resources for learning about the world and oneself
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Study visit to a cultural heritage site
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Learning about the values, beliefs, knowledge and traditions referred in the study visit through simulations and re-enactments
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Inquiry based learning approach to study cultural heritage
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Learning about cultural heritage and values, beliefs, knowledge and traditions it represents through media production projects
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Individual support
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Presentation of outcomes, discussion, evaluation and closing session
cultural and social programme
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Teambuilding and networking activities
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City tour or a cultural trip
CERTIFICATE
Each participant will get a course attendance certificate and we will validate the acquired competences on the Europass Mobility upon request. Please note that we have a paperless policy and all the documents will be delivered in digital form.
COURSE FEE
The course fee is 80 € per day. It includes tuition and materials, cultural and social programme, support in preparation and all the administrative work. There are no additional costs or hidden fees. After registration, you will receive a pro-forma invoice which you will have to pay by bank transaction. You will receive the invoice after you attend the course.
SUBSISTENCE
The course fee doesn't include accommodation and meals and participants are responsible to organize them on their own. In some locations we might be able to recommend or organize subsistence for you. Please don't hesitate to contact us to inquire about any specific location.