War in Films Erasmus Project

Project Title

War in Films

Project Key Action

This project related with these key action: Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices

Project Action Type

This project related with this action type : School Exchange Partnerships

Project Call Year

This project’s Call Year is 2019

Project Topics

This project is related with these Project Topics: Pedagogy and didactics; ICT – new technologies – digital competences; Cultural heritage/European Year of Cultural Heritage

Project Summary

Nowadays, the world is facing a displacement crisis as a lot of people are forcibly displaced as a result of violent conflicts. Furthermore, the European Union was founded with the aim of ending the frequent and bloody wars between neighbours, which culminated in WW2. The horrors and consequences of WW2 have affected all partner countries and have found a way into their literature and film industry. It is also interesting how the problems have been depicted during different periods in the history of the countries. Moreover, according to the UNESCO report about “Global Citizenship Education”, while the world may be increasingly interconnected, human rights violations, inequality and poverty still threaten peace and sustainability. Unfortunately, these developments affect all European countries and are issues that need to be addressed in education.

OBJECTIVES
This project aims, through innovative methods of teaching, to:
– improve basic and transversal skills of students, particularly: social, intercultural and language competences, critical thinking, digital skills and media literacy;
– shape students’ historical thinking and consciousness, skills that will help them responsibly deal with events that occur in their time and become responsible citizens;
– promote sensitivity towards different cultural perceptions and their understanding, creating tolerant citizens who accept and respect diversity, factors essential to the development of modern society;
– to emphasize media literacy through art in education to become media literate citizens who are able to better understand the complex messages they receive from all forms of the media.
– cultivate the sense of individual and group accountability by involving students in collaborative activities. These values are indispensable for the better functioning of society;
– improve communication skills in English by teaching subjects through foreign language (CLIL course) and developing digital materials in English for an e-learning platform which our partnership will create and the materials will be available free online;
– to inspire teachers to develop effective and engaging teaching methods;
– create a strong community of teachers and students that will affect not only those directly involved but also each partner school and local community.

PARTICIPANTS
The direct participants are students both girls and boys aged 15-18. They are of either vocational or general education schools. Some of these students will be the group for the exchanges. In each country 20 of them will take part directly in the LTTA, and the others will participate at the intensive activities that will be held before and after the exchanges.
Furthermore, about 50 teachers will participate directly in the LTTAs.

ACTIVITIES
LTTA 1, Short-term joint staff training events – with the theme “Exchange experience and know-how meeting”.
LTTA 2, short-term exchanges of groups of pupils – with the theme “Consequences on economy”
LTTA 3, short-term exchanges of groups of pupils – with the theme “Consequences on society (part 1)”
LTTA 4, short-term exchanges of groups of pupils – with the theme “Consequences on society (part 2)”
LTTA 5, short-term exchanges of groups of pupils – with the theme “Consequences on humans”

IMPACT
Students will develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviour which are essential to meet the challenges of adult life in the 21 century. They will also gain a better understanding of the world in which they live. So, as adults, it will be easier for them to succeed in our global society which is increasingly interconnected, multicultural and competitive.
Teachers will enrich their teaching methods and they will be better able to promote learning and support collaborative work. Obtaining education will become more attractive including visits to appropriate places and involving discussions with experts. As a result, teachers’ professional profile will be strengthened and schools’ development will be positively influenced.

EU Grant (Eur)

Funding of the project from EU: 18488 Eur

Project Coordinator

Szkola Podstawowa nr 2 w Proszowicach & Country: PL

Project Partners

• AYDIN TICARET BORSASI BILIM VE SANAT MERKEZI
• Sint-Romboutscollege
• Tamsalu Gymnasium
• 1o EPAL KARDITSAS