Preparing Pupils for a Changing Planet: learner empowerment and cultural competence through innovative best practice

PREPARING PUPILS FOR A CHANGING PLANET Learner Empowerment and Cultural Competence through Innovative Best Practice Anestis Papadopoulos, Platon School, Katerini, Greece Alan Bruce, Universal Learning Systems, Dublin, Ireland 7 th EDEN Open Classroom Conference: Porto 15-17 October 2009

Thematic issues ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Supporting the innovative learning community ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Platon School ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Technology and EU Projects ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Educational System in Greece ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

[object Object],[object Object],Humanistic approach (Four dimensions)

[object Object],Humanistic approach (four dimensions)

Consultation A significant aspect of Platon School initiative is the parallel involvement of parents, families, communities and teaching staff in a coordinated way.

Application (modes) ,[object Object],Month Didactical Aim Details October Comprehension Attention Recognition of information Understanding of information November Memory Storage of information Conservation Recall December Critical thinking (Convergent) Ability to analyze Comparison Classification of information Interconnection of information February Creative thinking (Divergent) Search and create alternative solutions Synthesis of information Transformation of information ( change of use ) Redefinition of information ( elaboration to be more functional, attractive ) March Appraisal Problem solving , decision taking April Creativity and personality Desire for new experiences Curiosity Independent judgment Preference on challenges and complex cases Self esteem Self-defined regulation of behavior through inner or inward motives

Individual or team work assessments ,[object Object],7 th grade 8 th grade 1 st semester 2 nd semester 1 st semester 2 nd semester Arts Household life Ethical values History (alternative) Healthy nutrition Road safety and behavior Biographies of important people Athletics First aid Safe internet Knowledge of environment Music Learn my body Evaluation of TV programs Functionality and aesthetics of places, persons Volunteering All year Creativity and emotions Creativity and emotions Sexual edification

Individual or team work assessments ,[object Object],9 th grade 10 th grade 1 st semester 2 nd semester 1 st semester 2 nd semester History (alternative) Emergence and solution of a regional important issue Science and daily life History (alter) Biographies of important people Cinema Global environmental issue Abuse Regional environmental issue Europe Design of educational computer game All year Creativity and emotions Creativity and emotions Career planning Career planning Entrepreneurship

[object Object],System of clubs

Counseling ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Annual Schedule of Outdoor Activities Date Title Objective Activity Game Food Location September 25 th « Man in the sea …» Dealing with dangerous situations in water . Sand sculpture competition Beach football - beach volley B Β Q Paralia, Katerini (beach) November 8 th The « secrets » of fire … Correct use of fire and precautions Competition: «Ancient methods of starting a fire». Funny relay race Picnic Platanodasos (forest) February 7 th « Snow experience » Snow survival. Snow racket preparation . Skiing and sledge riding Hot chocolate at the ski resort chalet Elatochori (ski resort)

Annual Schedule of Outdoors Activities Date Title Objective Activity Game Food Location April 18 th « Spring is here …» Orientation and map reading. Slide show on Olympus Mountain and walk in natural pathways. Lost treasure hunt Lunch at the mountain refuge “ Crevatia” Olympus Mt refuge May 9 th « Sailing experience » Introduction to sailing secrets . Sailing. Sea questions– free time Sea food snacks Platamonas, Katerini (Aegean sea)

[object Object],Evaluation Process

Future challenges ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Embedded innovative learning ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Thank you ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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