Preparing Pupils for a Changing Planet: learner empowerment and cultural competence through innovative best practice
1. 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
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9. Consultation A significant aspect of Platon School initiative is the parallel involvement of parents, families, communities and teaching staff in a coordinated way.
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15. 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)
16. 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)