Tolerant individuals of Europe Erasmus Project

Project Title

Tolerant individuals of Europe

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: International cooperation, international relations, development cooperation; Inclusion – equity; Civic engagement / responsible citizenship

Project Summary

“TOLERANT INDIVIDUALS OF EUROPE” involves schools from 5 European countries: UK, TR, PL , MK, RO. According to the SWOT analysis carried out by each partner in their institution, the partners identified a series of common traits (violence, aggression, bullying, intolerance, racism, discrimination) and needs which lead to the decision to effectively implement a project about tolerance.
The aims of project are:
-to develop civic competencies and enhance self-esteem of students from 5 EU countries
-to facilitate understanding the concepts “tolerance” and “mutual understanding” both at a personal level and in the European context
-to enable participants to use practical examples for acting as civic-minded citizens
-to make students aware of the diversity and cultural identities which promote social cohesion
-to increase the feeling of being part of and belonging to the EU community
In accordance with the Article 2 of the Treaty on the European Union, we envisage that this international cooperation will prepare our students for owning their civic-mindedness, thus harmoniously living in a global society by being aware of the EU values and by appreciating multiculturalism and diversity. Students will interiorize, apply and manifest tolerance and mutual understanding as active civic features and attitudes. In order to reach the overall aim of widening the civic mindedness by outlining the impact and importance of tolerance and mutual understanding in our daily life, we decided to use a modern approach.
To reach the objectives of the project, an innovative approach will be applied. Combining the benefits of using ICT in education with the Five Factor Model theory will develop the 5 personality dimensions:
-openness to experience: students will be motivated to express and share their emotions and ideas using Art. They will work together in order to create the movie “Tolerance through my eyes”, scenarios for the Forum theatre, digital photos, they will arrange and hold artistic moments for the Festival of tolerance and mutual understanding.
-extraversion: team building activities, sports competitions and board games are going to enhance students’ assertiveness, emotional intelligence, sociability and personality features.
-agreeableness: working in international teams as well as designing and creating products together will develop students’ cooperation skills and teamwork. The tangible products they will create together are flashcards about the topic, the dictionary of the project, handmade bookmarks and thematic puzzles.
-neuroticism: students will be exposed to (un)pleasant emotions, sadness, anger, depression, anxiety and vulnerability during the Forum / theatre activity. Therefore, they will become aware of how lack of tolerance is viewed by others, develop empathy and they will see how significant being an active citizen is.
The use of ICT during the activities, corroborated with internal cognitive aspects of learning will bring about innovative results, thus enhancing learning abilities.
The activities are meant to develop the tolerance, mutual understanding, intercultural competencies as well as students’ social and civic spirit. The international cooperation will widen the cross-cultural knowledge and understanding about the cultures and civilizations, their values strengthening the feeling of belonging to a united Europe.
A number of 24 students from every partner (aged between 12 and 14 years old) will take part in the transnational meetings. Students will be chosen before the mobilities, using transparent criteria agreed upon by each project partner. The following will be taken into account: English skills, ICT skills, motivation and involvement in the school-based activities. A number of 10 teachers will be directly involved in the project mobilities, but teams will be established at the school level in order to facilitate a more efficient implementation of the project. Approximately 2700 students and 120 teachers/adults will indirectly be part of the project. Other participants who will also gain the benefits provided by this Erasmus+ project are the administrative staff, students’ families, pedagogical staff, educational advisors, policy makers and representatives of the local authorities.
The tangible products of the project are an audio dictionary, photography exhibition, calendar of the project, common movie, e-book, flashcards, thematic puzzles, handmade bookmarks, project webpages, project logo, flyers, DVD of the project, brochure.
The intangible results are the development of life skills, key competencies, broadening the cultural horizon, inter -cultural understanding, team work and extensive knowledge of the topic.
All the project results will be made available on the project website. The dissemination plan will aid to reach a large audience and have a considerable impact on local, regional, national and international levels.

EU Grant (Eur)

Funding of the project from EU: 161120 Eur

Project Coordinator

Coombe Girls & Country: UK

Project Partners

• Zespol Szkol w Przyborowie
• SCOALA GIMNAZIALA NICOLAE BALCESCU
• Huseyin Ayaz Ortaokulu
• Professional Textile High School “Gjoce Stojceski”