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“DEMOCRACY IN ACTION
THROUGH ETWINNING”
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WHY?
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Democracy cannot be taken for granted
and it is not something we are born with
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WE NEED
Informed, responsible citizens
Citizens willing, able and equipped to have an influence on public life
Citizens with critical abilities to weigh evidence before speaking and acting
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ARE WE OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES TO THE
STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN TAKING DECISIONS?
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REFERENCE FRAMEWORK OF COMPETENCES FOR A DEMOCRATIC CULTURE
(2017)
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BUILDING A DEMOCRATIC ENVIRONMENT
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Ongoing process to create an environment in which individuals comfortably interact
with other individuals
All can agree to disagree on issues, within a framework in which human rights and the
rule of law are upheld and respected
A collective effort of head teachers, teachers, parents and the wider community
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Shared Leadership
Collaboration and team work
Students agents of change
Models for other schools
Inclusive and Innovative learning organizations
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SPRING CAMPAIGN
Planet of Human Rights
Planet of Law and Decision-Making
Planet of Environment
Planet of Media
Planet of History
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ETWINNING DAY
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ETWINNING KITS https://www.etwinning.net/en/pub/projects/kits
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WHAT’S NEXT?
eTwinning Book
Annual Conference
eTwinning Weeks
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGusd0HKvtY
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ARE WE READY TO…
Teach our students practice democracy?
Become critical thinkers?
Value democracy?
Prepare them to become citizens who will preserve and shape democracy in the
future?
learn about taking responsibility for their actions?
live and act in a democratic environment?
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