BRIDGING THE GAPS

Programme

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Day one: 11th

• Meeting in Reykjavík, bus to Borgarnes, getting together, starting to get to know each other, practical information about the program, group dinner in Borgarnes.

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Day two: 12th

• How to create a good class climate? Work on constructing the feeling of safety and trust within a group through various activities;

• Intercultural education in schools and the development of Intercultural education in Europe;

• Why is it necessary in European societies to day? Which methods have been useful?

• Using one cooperative learning method to learn about the concept of culture

Day three: 13th

• Anti prejudice/racist education – Activities as a method to teach about sensitive matters, focusing on teenagers and young adults.

Day four: 14th

• Cooperative learning in multicultural groups. Teachers try out a Cooperative Learning task about social inequalities, migration, discrimination etc.;

• Everyday discrimination. How does it feel in real life?

Day five: 15th

• Different methods and activities used to teach about stereotypes, discrimination, exclusion, prejudice etc. (Cooperative learning, Jigsaw, structured discussions, activities, drama, role-play, etc.);

• Content: migration, stereotypes, prejudice and different manifestations of "every day racism";

• Group work on constructive reactions;

Day six: 16th

• How do we reach an unmotivated group? Some useful Teaching techniques;

• Group work – Participants start working on their own program or teaching plan for their classroom about the issues above.

Day seven: 17th

• Further work on your program;

• Presentation of the lesson plans, feedback;

• Discussion and evaluation of the training programme. Information and discussion about further cooperation on the Internet where the participants continue sharing their experiences using the methods they have been trying out.

Day eight: 18th

• Departure from Iceland.