Running from November to January, the webinars coordinated by EuroClio will help teachers engage with democracy in the classroom and the living history resources created through the Changing Democracies project.
Each webinar focuses on a set of learning activities developed in collaboration with the Changing Democracies project partners and based on the testimonies of 31 witnesses who have lived through different transitions to democracy in Europe.
The activities frame democracy within the everyday concerns and experiences of young people. The aim is to offer educators support and new ways in to discussing democracy in the classroom, navigating common obstacles like neutrality and engagement.
Through the webinars, the Changing Democracies project aims to explore how oral history can enrich learning about the history of democratic transitions – both in the classroom and outside it – as well as receive feedback on each learning activity.
Although aimed at educators, the webinars are open to all and free to attend.
Sign up and find out more about each session here.
Thursday 14 November, 17:00 - 18:30 CET
What makes you angry about the world today?
Thursday 12 December, 17:00 - 18:30 CET
What influences you in life?
Thursday 19 December, 17:00 - 18:30 CET
Do you dare to challenge your teachers?
Thursday 16 January, 17:00 - 18:30 CET
Do you know what your grandparents think of young people?
Thursday 30 January, 17:00 - 18:30 CET
What do you expect from democracy?
The webinar series is part of the Changing Democracies project in partnership with EuroClio, the Association for History Education in Greece, Autres Directions, Borderland Foundation, Evens Foundation, Flemish Peace Institute, In Medias Res, Faculty of Arts at Charles University, Research Institute in Art, Design and Society at the University of Porto, Mediawise Society, Museum of Slavonia, Open Lithuania Foundation, and School for a Culture of Peace at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. You can learn more about the project by visiting its website.