Living in the European Union brings with it fundamental rights and responsibilities. Because of this, the Erasmus+ program has identified Participation in European Democratic Life as one of its four main priorities until 2027.
Our courses about Active Citizenship explore the structure and function of the European Institutions, the rights and responsibilities of EU citizens, the European values written in the European Constitution, the historical process bringing to the creation of the EU, European Cultural Heritage and its role in education, and the nature of European symbols.
SI.1.CLIM
Description Environmental issues and climate change are taking on growing importance, both on a global and local scale. Teachers and students perceive the urgency of environmental protection but sometimes they don’t have deep knowledge about…
SI.1.GCE
Description With the escalating urgency of the climate crisis, teachers bear a responsibility to empower the next generation of global citizens with relevant knowledge, critical thinking, and active empathy. This course takes a comprehensive worldwide…
SI.1.DLEU
Description Living in the European Union brings with it fundamental rights and responsibilities. Isn’t it important that EU citizens receive an education, both formal and informal, which allows them to achieve a balanced awareness of…
TM.1.HER
Description Raising awareness on the importance and value of cultural heritage amongst young Europeans is of vital importance if we aim to ensure future sustainability and cultivate a sense of belonging to the European family. Protecting and promoting Europe’s cultural…
CLA.1.DEE
Description Rapidly changing life conditions and the polarization of society are raising the complexity of today’s life, from childhood to adulthood, and bringing more chaos and conflict to it. Students also suffer from increased complexity…
LANG.1.BOTH
Description Today’s students need to cope with intercultural encounters in many of their daily life situations, be it when traveling abroad or staying in their hometown. Because of this, language teachers need to integrate cultural…
CLA.1.MULT
Description There is no doubt, we are now living in a global village. The boundaries between states have faded, and each day, more and more people travel around the world to study, work, or migrate…
ICT.1.DCI
Description We have all experienced times when a lack of care in online activities has brought unexpected and potentially negative results, for ourselves or our students. Perhaps we have shared inaccurate information, without being vigilant…
TM.1.EMPG
Description When Laura Bassi was accepted as a member of the Academy of Sciences of Bologna in 1732, it was indeed a big deal. At that time, scientific studies and professions were an exclusively male…
SI.1.JUST
Description In the evolving educational landscape, schools, teachers, and students are navigating the challenges of fostering active civic engagement and understanding of democratic processes, both locally and within the broader European Union context. The necessity…
TM.1.WILD
Description Environmental education and the fight against climate change is a novel priority for both the European Union and the European educational systems. However, teachers can feel unfamiliar or unprepared to introduce a discussion about…
CLA.1.DEPA
Description “If the sky is only one, why is the earth fragmentary?” The question from a novel by Gianni Rodari – one of the main Italian authors of children’s literature – describes properly the challenge…
SI.1.ROO
Description In a rapidly globalizing world, where students are expected to be citizens of a multicultural society, democracy is a vital prerequisite. Significantly, democracy is also one of the fundamental values of the European Union.…
SI.1.EUCT
Description The world of tomorrow is today’s challenge. Young people must engage in the challenges of today because they are the citizens of tomorrow. The current problem faced by schools, teachers, and students is the…
SI.1.TEUI
Description What does being European mean today? How to introduce the concept of European identity at school? How to familiarize pupils and students with the European Union and its Institutions? Cultural heritage education offers effective…
SI.1.WALL
Description Berlin has had an intense history over the past century, having been divided into two areas along with the German Democratic Republic. This division has had significant consequences over the decades, impacting social, economic,…
CSS.1.WORK
Description Children and youngsters naturally enjoy games and cooperative activities and learn more with them. When they face big obstacles, however, they struggle more than adults in finding balance and harmony and can revert more…
SI.1.ESC
You will acquire crucial knowledge on ICT tools that can be used to empower students and develop intercultural awareness. You will also discover how to create a completely inclusive environment tailored for multicultural, mixed-ability classrooms comprised of students with various educational needs.
CSS.1.NEWS
Description Teachers often want to bring current affairs and news into the classroom… but how are they supposed to do that if we are constantly surrounded by fake news, misinformation, and biases? This course aims…
SI.1.AGE
You will discover a selection of global goals from the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in the classroom with the support of digital technologies. You will learn how to use different ICT tools and a variety of teaching methodologies for student-centered and collaborative learning in a digitally enhanced environment.
SI.1.BIOC
You will gain awareness of the importance of insects, learn to protect them, explore ecosystems and climate impact, engage in practical activities, and discuss global commitments to biodiversity.
LANG.1.CLEU
You will learn how to use CLIL effectively to integrate EU-related topics into your curriculum and will gain experience with how to create new content for the classroom with authentic materials about the European Union.
SI.1.EUE
Description The European Union (EU) is a unique experiment in world history: a few independent states that, in times of peace, voluntarily ceded part of their sovereignty to create a new international organization. Their point…
ART.1.CYP
Description Educators and young individuals often face the challenge of understanding and promoting cultural understanding and peace. Culture has a unique capacity to bring communities together, fostering a sense of belonging and identity. This course…
TM.1.GAMY
Description Are you looking for a new way to engage and motivate students to learn? Have you ever considered using games for that? Game-Based Learning (GBL) is a teaching approach that incorporates games and interactive…
SI.1.GLE
Description Global Education is a “creative approach to bringing about change in our society” (the Global Learning and Education Network, GLEN). It is a multidisciplinary approach to learning that conceives education from a wide perspective,…
SI.1.EUR
Description European Projects – and, in particular, the Erasmus+ Programme – represents a significant opportunity for schools from EU member countries to improve and keep pace with innovation. They generate organizational and personal development as…
CSS.1.DRP
Description Promoting inclusion, intercultural understanding, empathy, and democratic values at school has never been as essential as now. In a world where the migration of people across nations is the norm, teachers are requested to…
SI.1.ACC
Please note: this course is for already accredited schools only. Not accredited? Have a look at this basic course. Description The Erasmus Accreditation presents great transformative opportunities for our schools on multiple fronts. It fosters…
SI.1.FSTE
Description The Erasmus+ Program offers a variety of opportunities to teachers and school staff. However, it can be perceived as difficult at the beginning, especially when facing all the new terms and concepts in English.…
