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Project reference: 06-DEU03-S2G01-00243-2
DEUTSCHLAND
PAP - Prejudice as a Path
This project explores the cultural and emotional differences that create the barriers for a better acceptance and intercultural
understanding. It aims at promoting the idea of European citizenship according to the motto of the European Constitution
“unity in diversity”. We will start by confronting the participants/ learners with their own prejudice and those of others. This
will be done through
workshops with the learners in each partner organisation. The participants will subsequently initiate learning processes at a
national and trans national level. We have to take into account that prejudice might be difficult to overcome but it can also be
used as a positive tool for mutual understanding and respect. Finding the common ground of European culture will open
learner´s mind to accept diversity and view it as an enrichment of his/her own individual horizon. This will establish
innovative methods emerging from the different cultures and an awareness of one´s own identity. It will involve teachers and
students alike. The aim is to empower individuals to influence their own situation through better understanding of their own
and others´ cultural background. A collective approach to this issue will enhance effectiveness, efficiency and innovation.
The exchange of information, ideas and expertise between transnational project partners will take place during seminars and
visits in order to :
· Deepen the awareness of own cultural identity
· Develop and share methods of how to cope with and understand the reasons behind prejudice and xenophobia
· Actively involve learners
· Take the step from prejudice, to discovery, to curiosity, to reflection
· Identify alternative solutions or approaches
· Adapt pedagogical approaches to situations in each member state
Duration: 2 years Funding year: 2 nd
Area(s) covered
Project Objectives
Target Group(s)
COMPOSITION OF THE PARTNERSHIP
Coordinating institution
Name of the organisation: Max-Eyth-Schule, Alsfeld
Name of the contact person: Arno Zierk
Address: In der Krebsbach 8, D – 36304 Alsfeld
E-mail: verwaltung@mes-alsfeld.de
Tel: + 49 (0) 6631 / 9670-0
Fax: + 49 (0) 6631 / 9670-35
Website: mes-alsfeld.de
Learning about European countries/the European Union
Intercultural issues
Active citizenship
Arts, music, culture
Languages
Partners
Escola Tecnológica, Artistica e Profissional de Pombal, PT
Ljudska univerza Kranj, Center za izobraževanje in kulturo, SI
Odense tekniske skole, DK
Escuela oficial de idiomas de Linares, ES
James Watt College of Further & Higher Education, UK
Instituto Provincial de Educación de Adultos, ES
Strategy for stimulating/ promoting adult learners’ demand for learning
Experimentation with new pedagogical approach(es)
Young adults at or about to start vocational training and adults alike
Migrants/travellers/ethnic or other minorities
Young adults at risk of social marginalisation
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