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ECO-CENT fourth newsletter

Final ECO-CENT Newsletter Alert!

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How can we reap the benefits of the circular economy? This and other questions will be answered in the latest newsletter of the ECO-CENT project. Aimed to equip the business community to adopt socially, economically and environmentally sustainable models through provision of targeted training and facilitation local synergies between VET providers and business representatives, the project is now announcing all of the toolkits and materials that were just released on the project’s website. Hurry up and find out more in the newsletter below!

Developing capacities together: European CSO-university networks for global learning on migration, security and sustainable development in an interdependent world

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Name/Title:
InterCap – “Developing capacities together: European CSO-university networks for global learning on migration, security and sustainable development in an interdependent world”

Executive Summary – Overview
InterCap put forward a multifaceted intervention to elevate the understanding of EU citizens in the increasingly important issues of migration and sustainable development. By bringing together a pan-European network of Civil Society Organisations and Universities, the project developed a comprehensive set of resources and innovative methodologies to build up educators’ capacity to promote global education and interconnectedness in their classrooms and beyond.

Background – General
In light of the growing insecurity and concerns on migration and sustainable development, InterCap invested its efforts in engaging educators and foster their capacity to act as agents of positive change and action in collectively addressing the challenges of an interdependent world. Operating on the basis of a structured action plan, that entailed a multifaceted intervention in the field, the project sought to enhance the critical understanding of education actors on the issues of migration and sustainable development. 

InterCap carried out a comprehensive analysis of the way Education for Sustainable Development is being approached and delivered across the EU. Most importantly, it produced a structured Training Package, suitable for both f2f and online delivery, to elevate the knowledge and skills of teachers and trainers on topics related to migration and sustainable development. Its training package put forward a theoretical presentation of the issues at hand and provided learners with structured guidance on how to integrate innovative and engaging methodologies in their teaching to promote a participatory and interactive learning experience. The training programme afforded learners a comprehensive walkthrough on the implementation of innovative teaching methodologies such as Participatory Theater – Theater for Living, Interactive Learning Communities and Communities of Philosophical Enquiry. 

As the Project Coordinator of the project, CARDET was tasked with the general oversight and quality assurance of InterCap, supporting and coordinating the Consortium in expertly delivering all its tasks and actions. The Centre also played an instrumental role in compilation of the Research and Policy papers of the project as well as in the development and delivery of its Training Package in both online and face to face format.

Results – Impact
The project and its implementing partners were successful in initiating a European Community of Practice that facilitated the collaboration and the pursuit of joint actions with the involvement of Universities, CSOs and European Networks in the field of Development and Global Education. With the support of the aforementioned parties, InterCap compiled and published a series of National and Transnational Reports as well as Policy Papers to contribute to a greater conception of the present realities on the ground and facilitate the promotion of Global Education. 

Additionally, more than twenty thousand professionals and practitioners accessed and benefited from the project’s Training package either by accessing it online or by participating in the workshops organized and delivered by the implementing partners.  The project was also overwhelmingly successful in engaging the general public to raise awareness about the importance of quality development education having been able to reach, through its dissemination and digital promotion actions, more than 2 million individuals across Europe.

World teachers day

6 More Reasons to Thank Our Teachers Today

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It’s true what they say – not all superheroes wear capes!

As we come to celebrate the Teachers Day on the 5th of October, no words seem enough to describe the enormous dedication, effort and love that the teachers pour into their job day in and day out. They truly make all the difference in the world of their students…and have a lasting impact on all of us!

With their unwavering commitment and relentless support they walk us through our first mishaps of life, just with as much grace as they cover the curriculum. We consider ourselves lucky. Not only have we been taught by amazing teachers out there, but we also get to work with many of them to empower the community, students, mentors, and society and create a world that’s more just and sustainable.

Today, we cannot help but feel grateful for the small and big miracles they perform every day! So if you are a teacher, our heartfelt ‘thank you’ goes out to you:

For making your Sunday the rest day…

…the rest of the laundry, the rest of the housework, and ‘grade the rest of the papers’ day.

Thank you for waiting till summer for a much deserved break and holding down the fort even on the days that have been difficult to you. We appreciate you and the mental strength you show in doing so.

In our attempt to acknowledge and support your endless efforts of balancing the personal and professional life – we want to make you a priority! As part of the ProW project, we are just about to launch the Teacher Wellbeing and Career Observatory, to help support your wellbeing, as well as career growth and quality of education. We hope that it will generate a systematic change and we want you to be a part of it too!

For saying ‘There are no dumb questions’…

…and then proceeding to explain ‘What are those pyramid-shaped things in Egypt called?’

Thank you for continuously looking for ways to rediscover the world around us, and looking for yet another new way to ignite the spark of curiosity to help us become the very best we can be. Even if that means never taking a break from learning yourself and adjusting to the educational and societal shifts at all times.

At CARDET, we witness the behind-the-scenes daily work you do daily to carry on learning and it is thanks to your immense support that we’ve built an incredible educator community at the Cyprus Education Summit. Thank you for learning and growing with us to help bring the best of the practices to the classrooms around the island. We cannot wait to reconvene for the ‘Student Assessment as an Integral Part of the Educational Practice’ in the Cyprus Education Summit 2023 on 9 December 2023!

For showing us the bigger picture…

…even though math is not really ‘everywhere’.

Whilst we still prefer the type of π that comes with apples and the square root of 9 hasn’t come up just yet, thank you for going out of your way to show us that nothing exists in isolation and it all matters.

Only now do we come to understand the incredible effort and intention that it takes, as we salute our STEAM4All educators who have been on a mission to find even more creative ways to make interdisciplinary learning available for all.

For teaching us how to reach for the stars…

…or at the very least helping us see them as close as possible with the ARISTARCHUS project and the power of VR.

Thank you for not making any dream too big and always looking for a way to make everything seem possible. Thank you for bringing the most innovative solutions to the classroom, after spending hours on training how to implement them first. Thank you for staying ahead of the curve and always raising the bar in education and practices.

For teaching us life saving skills…

…of ordering a coffee in almost any corner of the world.

Thank you for reminding us that the world is our oyster and anything is possible, including learning a new language to travel the world, connecting with people from other cultures and even taking that job offer that’s a 5 hour flight from our home. Thank you for preparing us for all of it and for trying to make it as fun as possible. Through the work we’ve done together on the BoysLingo’s app, we hope it will be even more feasible for you to keep up this great work!

Last but not least, for calling us ‘one of your kids’…

…even when we have kids of our own.

Thank you for caring about our wellbeing, growth, development and creating an environment where we feel safe and secure to roam around and make our first mistakes. During the implementation of the Positive Behaviour Support in Early Childhood Education and Care project, we were shaken by the immense dedication to making any school our second home, and not just a place of formal education.

While no ‘Thank you’ note will ever feel like enough, we ought to start somewhere. Happy Teachers Day our lovely educators and mentors! Thank you for all the love you’ve poured and continue pouring into us.

LEADING 2030: Guiding Sustainable Development in the Business Community

LEADING 2030: Guiding Sustainable Development in the Business Community

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As businesses are faced with more and more expectations to not just provide innovative goods and outstanding services, but to also contribute positively to the environment and society at large, LEADING2023 project assists entrepreneurs to take conscious steps in the right direction. 

Focused on embracing eco-friendly and sustainable development goals (SDGs), the initiative embraces holistic and practical training resources to drive meaningful change. In particular, the project’s priorities are to include sustainability, environmental protection and fighting climate change, adapting vocational education and training to labour market needs and increasing the flexibility of opportunities in vocational education and training. To achieve that, the LEADING2030 project plans to equip business consultants and VET professionals with the appropriate skills to integrate and maintain sustainability across business and education sectors.

Curious to learn more? Check out the LEADING 2030 brief to get your started.

Making Online Art Therapy for Youth a Practice

Making Online Art Therapy for Youth a Practice

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In recent years, the field of mental health has witnessed a significant shift towards innovative approaches to therapy, including digital art therapy. Popular amongst young people dealing with emerging or existing psychological disorders, it has already made a name for itself by improving emotional expression, lowering stress and promoting self-awareness. Unfortunately, less is known about successful and consistent implementation, especially at times where in-person therapy poses more and more challenges.

How can we address that you might wonder? This is where the ARTY project comes in.

Implementing Online Art Therapy

Anything begins with a plan, or in this case – a guide. The ARTY project has ambitiously set out to provide a detailed guide to combine step-by-step instructions on successful implementation of digital art therapy practice. It will also combine innovative ideas, and best practices to help CSOs, youth workers, psychologists, social workers, and practitioners ensure a smooth transition. Why is that important? By supporting mental health practitioners with guidelines, we ensure adequate and well-informed use of digital technologies to cultivate consistent and effective treatment options for young people.

Capacity Building Programme

Rooted in the belief that there is no one right way to therapy, new innovative approaches are essential to empower the professions to expand their options when addressing young clients who are grappling with mental health issues. By improving the capacity of youth workers, psychologists, social workers, and practitioners, ARTY project aims to address the challenges of accessing mental health support during unprecedented times, including lock-downs, physical restrictions, amongst others. The capacity building initiative not only equips professionals with the necessary digital skills, but builds on the confidence to navigate the digital landscape for therapeutic purposes which are key to uninterrupted mental health support.

Enhancing Skills for Change

To say the least, good things take time, so what can be done now? Let’s start by creating a wider network of advocates working together to diminish the stigma and promote an understanding of the challenges faced by youth with psychological disorders for starters. Check out the Awareness Raising Toolkit that’s now available for CSOs and the general public to spread mindfulness and contribute to the enhancement of mental health and youth-oriented policies. Its focus extends to addressing the impact of factors such as the COVID-19 on young individuals with existing or developing mental health conditions.

More About ARTY Project

The ARTY project embodies a holistic approach to digital art therapy for young individuals with mental health conditions. By combining the capacity building programme and the awareness raising toolkit, the project envisions a comprehensive ecosystem of support. Professionals armed with digital art therapy skills can offer personalized assistance to youth in need, utilizing the power of creativity to facilitate healing and expression.

To access the toolkit, learn more about the project and keep up with the updates, head over to the ARTY’s official website: ARTY – Digital art therapy for youth with developing or existing mental health conditions.

SLAAC project combating fake news about environment

Third SLACC Newsletter is Up for Grabs

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Don’t miss out on the incredible work of the SLACC project, as the team continues to make strides towards ending fake news and misinformation about climate change. The project has now successfully applied the new methodology in partner countries and we cannot wait to share more information in the third newsletter of this important initiative.

ARISTARCHUS third newsletter

ARISTARCHUS Releases Third Newsletter

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The ARISTARCHUS project keeps taking big leaps to bring the magic of the universe to the desks of curious primary and secondary school students. Dedicated to building on the Human Orrery, a 3D kinesthetic model of planetary motion in the inner solar system, to engage learners in interdisciplinary and inclusive STEAM activities – the last couple of months have been defining for the project’s ambitions to come into fruition. 

With the first piloting phase and successful final training activity in Munster out of the way, things are only about to get more interesting.

Check out the newsletter below for the more details and the outline of the next steps here. 

EMPOWER newsletter

Driving Sustainability through Social Enterprises

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In a world where sustainable practices and entrepreneurial spirit are continuously intertwined, it is crucial to address the arising challenges faced by the young entrepreneurs to navigate the new business landscape. The work of the EMPOWER project is dedicated to nurturing young entrepreneurs and fostering the growth of sustainable social enterprises to set the stage for a brighter and more sustainable future.

At the heart of the EMPOWER project lie meticulously crafted training materials that cater to the unique challenges faced by young entrepreneurs. These resources are designed to empower them to identify opportunities amidst emerging markets and tackle obstacles head-on. By incorporating contemporary tools, including an immersive simulation game, and well-established methodologies, the project ensures that the entrepreneurs are equipped with the means to develop strategies that drive the success of their social enterprises.

Want to learn more and stay in the loop with the latest project developments? Check out the latest EMPOWER newsletter.

Digital Trainers Best Practice Report

The Path to Inclusion: Empowering Marginalized Communities in the Digital Age

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In an era where technology and the digital landscape deeply affect and shape our daily and professional lives, the elderly and migrants still grapple with the challenges of digital exclusion. To better address this issue, the Digital Marginalization of Vulnerable Groups project embarked on a mission to identify and collect effective practices and tools that help dismantle the barriers that hinder citizens from thriving in the realm of digital literacy.

Its primary goal? To showcase and make easily accessible a collection of good practices and innovative approaches that can be  swiftly adopted to combat this pervasive issue.

To distil practical solutions, both – actionable and impactful – the project developed best practices report now available to anyone who is dedicated to tackling the digital exclusion head-on. Available in Greek and English – check it out below! 

Switch Off Project releases its first newsletter

SwitchOff Project is ON – First Newsletter in Your Post Box is Here

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We are happy to announce the kick start of the SwitchOff project that supports managers and VET trainers in acquiring the appropriate competencies and knowledge to help remote employees establish a better work-life balance and prevent burnout.

The project targets a wide spectrum of worker’s needs including emotional, cognitive, physical to help employees disconnect from work at the end of their working day with the help of digital solutions, recommended policies and an e-learning platform dedicated to all the tips and tricks. Check out the Switch Off newsletter to find out more.