Objectives

We want to reach the following objectives:

• to be able to recognize and reject negativity, rejection, prejudice and hatred in school (either in speech or actions)
• to develop sensitivity and awareness of own attitudes through reflection
• to develop social awareness for minorities (immigrants, students with special learning abilities, specific ethnic groups)
• to be able to break stereotypes and apply sound judgement
• to become aware of the negative impact of undemocratic behavior and bias
• to understand how people are influenced towards adopting certain beliefs and attitudes and why this is wrong
• to encourage pupils to stand up for human rights against racism and prejudice
• to work with other governmental institutions towards the same target.

The proposed results at the level of the students:

• to familiarize themselves with the ethics of the EU and adopt a democratic behavior
• to join groups and be active towards this target
• to develop respect and understanding of multicultural characteristics
• to be able to communicate better–breaking communication barriers (as prejudice)
• to know and understand the negative effects of bias and racism in order to avoid them
• to further develop through the activities the linguistic tools (English, computers / communication / Internet) people skills / team working skills
• to develop cognitive skills, thinking, analyzing and structuring their thoughts into expressing solid ideas

The teachers:

• will be able to recognize events at birth and change route by supporting students into slowly changing attitudes and becoming more democratic
• will gain knowledge on this effect and its extensions into family, society, schools
• will be able to collaborate with other teachers in order to compare methods

The schools:

• improvement of the management, the teaching practices and the quality of staff training
• the cooperation with local NGOs which will transit in long-term effects to be better

The tangible results we will produce throughout the project are:

• informative materials developed for the exchanges
• students to create poems and prose on the topic of European diversity
• videos
• "NO HATE in schools", "United as One under the European Sky" as topic on posters
• students to present photographs for competition about cultural differences "I am not You but we can be together"
• to have a collection of interactive games and activities in order to raise awareness about the dangers and unfairness of stereotypes and discriminating behavior
• dissemination tools and materials: articles, photos, feedback, lists of participants, eTwinning, website
• forum of discussions, groups, blog
• communication and data exchange tool-Facebook group
• certificates of attendance
• PPT presentations of schools, regions, the problem of stereotyping and discrimination
• brochures, fliers