Teaching Cinema in the Classroom
In the center of our concept of media education, which is based on the perception of film as a work of art that you have “to learn to love” (Aain Bergala), lies observation, sensitivity and the artistic process of creation. Hence the focus of this kind of media education shifts from an analytical and receptive film pedagogy towards a pedagogy of the process of creation.
Furthermore the pedagogical support of the creative process by experts and trained teachers can be understood as a “School of Seeing”. Not only does it automatically teaches the first modules of a critical media reception, it also teaches a whole set of key skills: social competence, creativity, discipline, communication, responsibility, feeling of togetherness. By doing and teaching this it is important to find easy and simple ways to succeed.
The Tower of London
How much do you know about the tower of London? Here’s a very interesting site to visit and be ready to share what you have learnt with your students! The Tower of LONDON.
Make the best out of the net
As educators we should realise that our learners need our guidance towards a safe use of the internet. It is our duty to become aware of the ways internet use can safe and protect our students. So here’s a list of useful links and articles to read and learn! HERE
Why eTwinning?
Twinning is the bridge between schools of various countries. It offers opportunities of fruitful collaborations among teachers and students whose benefits can be reaped by the local community as well. Disseminating the products of eTwinning projects to the local community we introduce the action to them ,explain its benefits and discuss how valuable their contribution could be. Their help will be acknowledged and they themselves will experience new opportunities of communication with the local schools .In other words, eTwinning can be a link between the schools and the local community.
European schools + Local schools+ local communities -New knowledge and experiences will benefit all.
The value of eTwinning in our teaching practices
eTwinning projects offer us the unique opportunity to collaborate with other European teachers and students on a safe free platform. It’s a window beyond our classroom boundaries which ensures unforgettable learning experiences both for teachers and students. Through these collaborative online exchanges students savour authentic learning experiences and the chance to develop their language skills and competences. This way a traditional teacher centered lesson can be transformed into an innovative student centered one where learning can become fun rather than a bore. 🙂
Cultural Heritage : a basic human need
Empathy vs Sympathy
Tangible and Intagible Cultural Heritage
Tangible and Intangible Cultural Heritage
Cultural heritage refers to artifacts (paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures) historical monuments and buildings as well as archaeological sites. However ,photographs, documents, books ,manuscripts and instruments are also part of tangible cultural Heritage. Whatever identifies communities is considered to be cultural heritage. In that sense the natural environment is part of it.
Intangible cultural heritage includes traditions, music, dances ,carnivals coral history and any knowledge transferred from generation to generation within a community.
Knowing what a nation’s culture consists of we become aware of its civilization and mutual respect is built.
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