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People willing to become active European citizens need knowledge, skills and the right attitudes concerning democratic structures and active participation. For all these reasons we created a partnership from different schools and countries and we joined our forces in order to learn the human values. A Lifelong Learning Programme supposes intercultural dialogue, as partners from different countries and cultures were involved. Any discrimination national or religious was excluded. This program offered the occasion of a better acquaintance between countries, their residents, as well as, the way of promotion of intercultural education against the racism and xenophobia.Intercultural dialogue is the basis for real and lasting understanding and respect, which can only be built up through the acquisition of knowledge about other cultures. In our intercultural dialogue we tried to combat ignorance, prejudice, racism and xenophobia.The main concepts of the project was the sensitization to the idea of “other people” and reflection on one's own intercultural identity. The concepts were expressed through the topics of migration, cultural diversity, stereotypes, prejudice,tolerance, traditions, human and children rights, respect and self awareness. The final products MY CULTURAL IMPRESSIONS notebook and short films are living witnesses of progress achieved by the project. The students involved in the project did use languages, ICT, theatre, cinema, music, photo, arts, culture, local dances, traditions and local customs, as vehicles for research and to communicate the results of their work.The schools involved created the portfolios which include photos, paintings, video, theatre , etc. and shared them in project website and digital newspaper. A new learning environment which is attractive to teachers, students and the whole school was gradually created, favoring innovation and creativity in the field of teaching. At the meetings we worked together, become more aware of our own national identity and at the same time we learned about and appreciating to other cultures. At a more global level, this project offered a new perspective of culture and values. Our project represented a necessary approach to address the question, how cultural diversity and values can contribute to dialogue in Europe. How European citizens of different religious, cultural and political backgrounds can live together and enter into dialogue of mutual respect and understanding. The project examined their belonging to Europe while discussing their outward cultural identity, thus opening the debate to include issue of migration, racism, integration, mutual understanding, tolerance and acceptance of everyone in Europe. We are currently witnessing a new generation of young people who are redefining their cultural identity in a changing Europe. Many children of migrants were born in/out Europe, went to school in Europe and tired to work and create a family in Europe.Nine European meetings took place during the development of the project and allowed the European dimension of activities to be reinforced. Teachers and students were able to benefit from these exchanges and meetings, thus creating a true opportunity for intercultural exchanges and dialogue. The project aimed to raise awareness amongst EUROPEAN citizens and particularly among young people on the importance of using intercultural dialogue as a tool for promoting an active European citizenship. The target group included students and teachers. The foreseen activities were discussion, survey, case study,workshops, promotion of ICH/TCH,seminar, digital newspaper, international folk dance and song team.The objectives were:To raise awareness of the importance of intercultural dialogue, especially among young people, which aims to contribute to foster an active European citizenship – cosmopolitan and with respect for cultural diversity.To enhance interest and respect for the originality and variety of other cultural, national and religious groups.To confront younger generations with differences in culture, opinions and behavior and to look for ways to cope with these issues in an open manner without judging each other.The motto of our project was: Nice to meet you!Subjects: Migration,Early Leaving School, Racism, Stereotypes, Tolerance, Acceptance of differences.The project method was an educational enterprise in which children solved a practical problem. The students first chose the project, and then they discussed what they need to know for solving the problem and learned the required techniques and concepts. Finally they executed the chosen project by themselves.Time for reflection was provided during all phases of project learning, gave students the opportunity to evaluate their progress.The phases of approach: Discussion and sensitization, organization and realization of activities, collecting information, synthesis and process of information, evaluation.
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