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MORNING ZONE SKILLS GROUPS
If we combine the teaching hour of the Skills Labs lesson with the teaching hour of the Technology lesson in the Secondary School, then we will form in the timetable a single two-hour period for all classes, during which we as a school community can aim to shape children into free and responsible citizens and to strengthen 21st century learning skills, life skills, mediation, responsibility and empathy, strategic thinking, problem solving and reflection skills, as well as digital learning, technology, engineering and science skills. And all this can be achieved if we create mixed age Education Groups during the morning lesson zone, which will be targeted at all secondary school children and which they will be invited to join on a compulsory basis following a reasoned selection process.
Thus, during the school year 2024-2025, Morning Zone Educational Groups have been formed for the following subjects:
- School Newspaper - Blog
- Learning Science through Theatre
- Inclusion, Equity and Mental Health
- Environment - Climate Change
- Cultural Heritage - Games
MORNING ZONE SKILLS GROUPS
DETAILED INFORMATION FOLLOWS
The objectives of the School Newspaper - Blog Group are the following:
Development of writing and communication skills
To cultivate students' written and oral expression, enhancing their ability to write articles, conduct interviews and present ideas clearly.
Journalistic thinking and critical thinking skills
To help students understand the principles of journalism, such as objectivity, research, reliability of sources and responsible reporting.
Teamwork and cooperation
To develop students' ability to work in teams, either when writing articles or producing material (podcasts, newspaper, website), developing skills of collaboration and task sharing.
Technological literacy
Become familiar with digital tools for creating blogs, editing audio for podcasts, and other digital skills necessary in modern journalism and communication.
Active participation and social awareness
To enhance their awareness of social, environmental and cultural issues highlighted through the group's articles and activities.
Personal expression and development
To encourage students to express their ideas, discover interests and talents related to writing, content production, and develop their creativity.
Facilitators
Vassilis Michalopoulos, Maria Kazatzi, Stavroula Kokkali
The implementation of the "Learning Science through Theatre" program can achieve a variety of pedagogical objectives, combining the knowledge of science with artistic expression. The following are some pedagogical objectives that can be set for this program:
Understanding of scientific concepts
- To encourage students to delve into scientific concepts and theories through the process of theatre.
- To discover how science relates to everyday life and the world around them.
- To develop critical thinking and analytical skills through the exploration of scientific topics.
Developing creative thinking and expression
- To use creative thinking to transform scientific concepts into theatrical acts and scenes.
- To cultivate their imagination through writing, directing and performing plays based on science.
- Express scientific ideas in new and creative ways through movement, voice, expressions and staging.
Strengthening cooperation and teamwork
- To encourage collaboration between students as they work in groups to create theatrical performances with scientific content.
- To develop social skills such as mutual support, active listening, conflict resolution and group decision-making.
Improving communication skills
- To develop students' ability to communicate scientific ideas clearly, accurately and creatively.
- To improve public speaking and presentation skills by taking on roles in theatrical performances that promote understanding of science.
- Understand how to communicate complex scientific concepts to wider audiences in a simple and understandable way.
Increased interest in science
- To stimulate students' interest in science by showing them that science can be fun, exciting and linked to artistic expression.
- To inspire students to explore scientific topics more deeply and to seek further engagement with the field of science.
Strengthening self-confidence
- To help students gain confidence through the process of theatrical preparation and public presentation, either as actors or content creators.
- To encourage them to take risks on stage, experiment and learn from their successes and failures.
With these pedagogical goals, the Learning Science through Theatre program can contribute to the all-round development of students, combining learning with the enjoyment of theatrical expression.
Facilitators
Christina Dimiza, Eleni Lebesi
Title
"The battle of the sexes, friends and sheets!"
Objectives
Cognitive Objectives
Understanding of key concepts around gender and gender discrimination: students should know what gender is, the social role of gender, gender discrimination, and other related concepts (e.g. gender stereotypes, sexism).
Knowledge of the history of gender discrimination: to learn about historical examples of gender discrimination in different societies and to understand how it has shaped today's society.
Link to human rights: Understand gender discrimination as a violation of human rights and refer to laws and international treaties that protect the rights of individuals regardless of gender.
Objectives of Critical Thinking
Recognition and critical analysis of gender stereotypes: Students should develop the ability to identify gender stereotypes in the media, in everyday life, in the workplace, etc.
Critical thinking about the social impact of gender discrimination: understanding the social, economic and political impact of gender discrimination and discussing how different social groups (women, LGBTQ+ people, etc.) are affected.
Communication Skills Objectives
Developing dialogue skills around the issue of gender discrimination: teaching methods for students to discuss respectfully and empathetically on issues related to gender discrimination, avoiding conflict and maintaining an open-minded attitude.
Communication Skills Objectives
Developing dialogue skills around the issue of gender discrimination: teaching methods for students to discuss respectfully and empathetically on issues related to gender discrimination, avoiding conflict and maintaining an open-minded attitude.
Argumentation: Cultivating skills to argue evidence-based opinions on gender equality issues, using data and arguments based on research and international studies.
Cooperation and Social Action Skills Objectives
Participation in collective actions: Students will be able to plan and participate in awareness-raising activities about gender discrimination within the school or local community.
Develop actions to address gender discrimination: participate in creative activities that promote gender equality, such as the production of information leaflets, social media campaigns, theatre plays, or dialogues between different groups of students.
Empathy and Social Sensitivity Objectives
Cultivating empathy: Students will practice understanding and recognizing the feelings and experiences of people who have experienced gender discrimination through experiential activities and simulations.
Developing attitudes of acceptance and respect for diversity: Students will work to develop attitudes that promote social equality and acceptance of gender and sexual diversity.
Group title
CoastPros (Coastline Protectors)
Objectives
- To educate and raise awareness about climate change and its effects on our daily lives.
- To learn through observation, experiments and games about the erosion and protection of our region's coastline.
Facilitators
George Koutsoumpos, Dimitris Giannakeas, Anthi Kaypanou
The objectives of our Group are:
Deeper understanding of the importance of the game
Students will learn the importance of play for a child's all-round development (physical, cognitive, social and emotional) and how play contributes to learning. They will also study the cultural and social significance of play in antiquity and explore the relationship between play, learning and entertainment.
Introduction to Ancient Games and Comparison with Modern Games
Introducing students to ancient Greek games such as the ankle, spinning wheel, tug-of-war, etc. The main aim is to understand how children had fun in ancient times and how these games reflected their culture. It will also look for similarities and differences between games of antiquity and modern games and, in particular, the elements that remain timeless in games, such as fun, socialization and skill development.
Interdisciplinary approach
Linking games with other disciplines such as history and art. The importance of games as an object of study and a means of understanding human civilization will be highlighted through the study of ancient games as students will come into contact with the culture and everyday life of ancient Greece and other ancient civilizations.
Cultivating Creativity, Cooperation, Teamwork and Skills Development
Encourage students to construct or recreate ancient games using simple materials to understand the process of creation and experience the play of the time. Also, through participation in group games from antiquity, children will develop cooperative skills, mutual aid and learn to work in a team. Finally, the children will be introduced to new technologies (3D Printer - Laser Cutter) and through them they will try to create their own versions of existing games or some new ones.
Facilitators
Giannis Plagos, Giorgos Christakis, Babis Vassiladiotis
