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Brief Report of Arion Project 01, 12-IT:
Comparison of educational systems with regard to the planning of didactic itineraries of education for peace and interculture
Taranto, Italy December 2005
Our stimulating and enjoyable visit examined issues around education for peace, tolerance, multiculturalism, equality and justice. It was hosted with great warmth by Gennaro Esposito, Headteacher (Il Dirigente Scolastico) of the Instituto Comprensivo Galilei-Consiglo in Taranto, with strong involvement from Headteachers and staff at several neighbouring schools. It was sited in the historic and picturesque town of Martina Franca in Southern Italy. Our group was comprised of nine representatives from eight European countries. It was particularly interesting to have a Turkish representative in the group to learn about the development of a non-EU country seeking EU membership.
Mara talking about Worldecitizens (the
slide is in Russian)
We had a varied program of school visits which included the opportunity to observe classes, masterclasses and computer labs, tour schools, meet staff and enjoy children’s concerts.
We are committed as a group to keep in touch, share resources and work together to learn and educate for a more peaceful and just world. So far we are exploring how to:
- Communicate through email
- Publish ideas and practice on the internet
- Attend cultural festivals in Italy and Russia
- Find out more about “A classroom of Difference”
- Attend a conference on “Inclusive Cities” in Gothenburg, Sweden
- Use the multi-lingual Peace poem created by a class at the C. Battisti primary school
- Make wide use of an excellent DVD on Peace Education made by A.Righi secondary school.
Our host Gennaro spoke for everyone when he said that we have a commitment to hope and peace, not just in schools but in society.
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