Values Education

Scope

To introduce to teachers and trainers the concept of values in education and to provide them the necessary skills and competencies in order to develop and cultivate an educational environment that promotes values.

 ECVET points: 3.5

Target groups

Teachers, trainers and staff at all types of education and training organisations.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the training course, the participants are expected to:

• Understand the types of values
• Be able to cultivate values, critical thinking and cooperation
• Be able to use different learning techniques for the promotion of values
• Design educational activities that are based on the five Cs
• Understand the role of family and educational institutions in instilling values

Methodology

The training course follows the principles of experiential learning and active involvement of participants. For each thematic unit, there will be an overall presentation of the theme, followed by group and individual activities, in which the participants will practice, discuss and reflect on the themes.

The learning techniques that will be used are:

• Short presentations of the topics
• Use of active learning methods with individual and group activities
• Work on case studies and role play
• Group discussions
• Individual and group reflection

Thematic units

• Values (Personal values, Social values, Social identity, Types of values)
• Development of values in education (reasons for values in education, integrating values, educational Olympic values)
• School approach for values in education (standardised guidelines for students, values’ based events)
• Learning values approach (role play, storytelling, group project, debate)
• Role of family in instilling values
• The five Cs (connection, caring, critical, communication, commitment)
• Culture and values
• Values in organisations
• European Diversity

Learning material

The learning material consists of presentations and support material in English language.

Cost 

Tuition fee: 400 euro per person 

The cost includes the learning material and the certificates: Certificate of completion, Europass Certificate Supplement, Europass Mobility.

The cost can be funded by Erasmus+ programme KA1 mobility of staff.

Cultural activities (optional)

Includes:

1. a walking tour of Piraeus and welcome dinner,

Indicative menu: Cretan salad, zucchini fritters, sausage, cretan grilled cheese, cretan meat balls, pork slow roasted in the oven with sauce and herbs, served with mashed potatoes flavoured with mushroom truffle, traditional cretan pasta,  dessert, wine / raki

PRICE per person: 25 euros (beer or other drinks are not covered, except those mentioned above)

1. a guided tour of Athens, visit to Archaeological sites,

It includes: The Acropolis hill, Parthenon, the historical  area of Plaka & Monastiraki: 3 hours guided tour
COST: 150€ divided to the number of participants. No transport costs or entrance ticket to Acropolis Hill are included.

1. a common dinner in Athens,

Indicative menu: Feta wrapped with honey and sesame, greek salad, black eyed peas, octopus, calamari, cod croquettes, chicken strips, burger patties, orzotto with vegetables, wine and refreshments

PRICE per person: 30 euros (beer or other drinks are not covered, except those mentioned above)

The restaurants and menu may change depending on the availability and time of the year and the weather conditions.

The cost of local transportation and the entrance fees to sites and museums are not included.

Training sessions

Further information

Lila Anthopoulou, tel: +30 2104286227, e-mail: lila@idec.gr