1

Transnational pilot networks

01.01.1997-01.01.1999

2

Creative approaches to the curriculum as a vehicle for the European dimension

01.09.1998-01.09.1999

1

Transnational pilot networks

The purpose of this project is the joint development of in-set curricula for the delivery of the European Dimension to teachers especially of primary schools.
The intention is that this exploration of the European Dimension will be within the context of promoting the basic skills through both cross-curricular project work and specific subject areas such as Music, Art, Maths, Science, History, Geography and Environmental awareness.
The development of in-set curricula will be followed by the development of in-set courses which will bring teachers together to explore these curricula on the basis of which EEPs may be developed within the context of Comenius Action One. The courses will be delivered through a variety of media: lectures, workshops, demonstrations and visits to a number of local primary schools which have served as pilots and pathfinders for European awareness - some of whom have, in fact, contributed to a national video broadcast by the BBC throughout the UK.

Code

37892-CP-2-1996-1-UK-COMENIUS-C31

Action/Type

COMENIUS-C31

Theme(s)

- Basic skills
- European citizenship
- The new role of the teacher - the continuum of teacher education

Project span

01.01.1997-01.01.1999

Organisation

EDUCATION SUPPORT AND INSPECTION SERVICE - SOUTH WALES

Organisation type

Public authority (local)

Contact

Roger WILLIAMS

Address

G5 Treforest Estate
CF37 5YL PONTYPRIDD
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 -14 43 84 54 10

Fax

+44 – 14 43 84 26 39

Partners

(ES) MINISTERIO DE EDUCACIÓN

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Creative approaches to the curriculum as a vehicle for the European dimension

The project "Creative approaches to the curriculum as a vehicle for the European dimension" is designed to make imaginative use of drama as a teaching and language facilitation tool and to enhance through the use of educational drama and the visual arts the development of literacy and communication skills. It combines this with the use of communications technology as a support teaching tool, creates videos, uses videoconferencing, organises workshops and involves teachers, administrators and pupils in an Action Research project. The outcomes include in-service training courses at the end of the third year but up from the end of the first year a professional videotape with case studies will be available; teacher materials will be developed for the in-service training sessions and discussions will be held with universities to establish formal accreditation of the course for teacher's professional development.
Its approach is a highly active learning by doing, involving children, teachers and professional actors in dialogue to extend their knowledge and use of the spoken language and to improve visual literacy; the use to this effect of photography, drama, puppetry, mime, dance, music and storytelling based on folk tales and folk music are particularly innovative.

Code

57094-CP-1-1998-1-UK-COMENIUS-C31

Action/Type

COMENIUS-C31

Theme(s)

- Arts education
- ICT as a pedagogical tool in education
- Language Learning
- the new role of the teacher - the continuum of teacher education

Project span

01.09.1998-01.09.1999

Organisation

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL
EDUCATION SERVICE

Organisation type

Public authority (local)

Contact

Tom WHITTINGHAM

Address

South Gloucestershire Offices, Bowling Hill-Chipping Sodbury
BS37 6JX SOUTH-GLOUCESTERSHIRE
United Kingdom

Email

eric_williams@southglos.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 – 14 54 86 32 55

Fax

+44 – 14 54 86 32 64

Partners

(IT) SOVRINTENDENZA SCOLASTICA DI FIR...

(RO) INSPECTORATUL SCOLAR JUDETEAN CLUJ