GeoDem: Geography democracy, European citizenship in a digital age - benchmark
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A presentation introducing the aims of the session on GeoDem, Geograpjhy Democracy and Citizenship in a digital age, held at the EUROGEO conference in Krakow, 27-28 April 2023. of aims and goals of the GeoDem project: Geography democracy, European citizenship in a digital age. The context of the project is set and the ideas behind the topic and theme continues until October 2023. This presentation presents a workshop on establishing a benchmark statement about what should be taught about Europe
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- 1. 619917-EPP-1-2020-1-BE-EPPJMO-SUPPA developing, sharing and promoting Karl Donert, former President, Vice President, EUROGEO Geography, Democracy, European citizenship and the digital age https://shorturl.at/duyC3
- 2. 619917-EPP-1-2020-1-BE-EPPJMO-SUPPA Background • GeoDem connects Geography, democracy, European citizenship and the digital age • geo-technology and European policies • open data empowering citizens - Spatial Citizenship • connecting Spatial Thinking and Global Understanding
- 3. 619917-EPP-1-2020-1-BE-EPPJMO-SUPPA Jean Monnet Award • European geopolitical issues - climate change - sustainable development - migration and the environment - Green Deal • improve geo-education • address employability and • digital competences
- 4. 619917-EPP-1-2020-1-BE-EPPJMO-SUPPA Digital Space and the Digital Citizen
- 11. 619917-EPP-1-2020-1-BE-EPPJMO-SUPPA Teaching Europe • Geography studies provide a spatial context to Europe. Re-conceptualisations of space and place are fostered through Geography. • spatially aware, engaged citizens • the relevance of issues affecting Europe at different scales, from village to planet. • about perceptions and beliefs, the role that Europe plays in the world, links to their localities and the world outside, and their awareness of the past, present and future.
- 12. 619917-EPP-1-2020-1-BE-EPPJMO-SUPPA Teaching Europe • critically aware of regional diversity and solidarity through European values. • places exist in complex, inter-related and inter- connected systems and ways that people can and do interact with places. • should give individuals a sense of their own place in society and in an interdependent world.
- 13. 619917-EPP-1-2020-1-BE-EPPJMO-SUPPA Teaching Europe • Learning about Europe through Geography should be an essential component of all education programmes.
- 14. 619917-EPP-1-2020-1-BE-EPPJMO-SUPPA Teaching Europe Themes and topics Defining – describing Europe Dealing with big issues – inequality, biodiversity (in Europe) Bridge local experiences and global issues Understanding processes like migration Learning about human and environmental landscapes Environmental change (and human impact) Differences in cultural thinking – religions and ideologies – literature, language and histories Disaster risk reduction – adaptation, mitigation, resilience United Europe Globalisation of Europe
- 15. 619917-EPP-1-2020-1-BE-EPPJMO-SUPPA Teaching Europe Themes and topics Geopolitics - control of geographical space - security Decision making in Europe - Policy Studies Citizenship and responsibility International cooperation European Values – human rights, democracy, rule of law Sustainable Development Climate change Interactions within and beyond Europe – Role of Europe Case studies of Geography dealing with issues – liveable communities Set in the context of countries in Europe
- 16. 619917-EPP-1-2020-1-BE-EPPJMO-SUPPA Teaching Europe Teaching / Learning Enquiry-based learning Alternative perspectives (debate) Complex thinking Critical thinking Collaborative learning Relational thinking Empathy Experiential learning - meaningful experiences Digital skills Geographical data literacy Problem solving Learning Process Think – Analyse – Evaluate - Act
- 17. 619917-EPP-1-2020-1-BE-EPPJMO-SUPPA Teaching Europe Learning Outcomes Students completing Geography study should be able to: Recognise different aspects of Europe Investigate/explore European issues from geographical perspectives Identify stakeholders, recognising who is responsible for and benefits from the process Identify and focus on the important geographical factors involved and analyse them
- 18. 619917-EPP-1-2020-1-BE-EPPJMO-SUPPA Teaching Europe Learning Outcomes Students completing Geography study should be able to: Set issues in a relevant context and specify any internal and external connections Be empowered to develop an agenda for change Devise likely actions and consider wider impacts Be able to act on these to shape the world around them in a sustainable manner