VISIONS IN CLASS
VISIONS IN CLASS
How do pupils in Afghanistan learn and what conditions do they face? As part of our domestic project, we worked with experts and educators to develop teaching materials about Afghanistan and the current education crisis. At the same time, we are finding solutions to overcome this complex crisis situation within the framework of sustainable development cooperation.
The aim of the project is to share the knowledge gained from many years of work in project countries such as Afghanistan in Germany and to sensitize pupils in this country to the lives of Afghans and to convey the relevance of education for sustainable development cooperation in an age-appropriate way.
WHY IS THIS TOPIC SO IMPORTANT FOR STUDENTS?
The German curriculum does not adequately address the living conditions and effects of crises on financially poorer and war-affected countries. Pupils have even fewer points of contact with the topic of development cooperation as a whole.
The desire for a teaching concept in which pupils deal with other realities of life and gain intercultural awareness arose in an exchange with experts and educators. Knowledge of the causes and consequences of displacement and migration as well as sustainable development cooperation strengthens pupils’ ability to participate in society as a whole and helps them to view complex situations from a different perspective.
MATERIALS FOR CLASSES 5 AND 6
At a glance
- Content: three teaching modules (interactive & multimedia)
- Education: Grade 5 & 6 at grammar schools and district schools
- Subjects: can be used across subjects, can be linked to the social studies curriculum (Hamburg), subject area: “Children of the world”
- Contribution to the guiding perspective of education for sustainable development (BnE) and values for successful coexistence in a diverse society based on solidarity (W)
- Includes comprehensive background information
- Handouts for teachers on how to use the materials
Main topics
- The country Afghanistan
- A comparison of educational opportunities – Germany and Afghanistan
- Education moves – Commitment to Afghanistan
Teacher*inside are cordial invited, the Materials flexible to the Needs and dynamics their Class adapt. Mit Help of the modular materials can formats from one introductory Teaching unit up to to Project days for the school community designt Supporting Member. Supplementary to the Teaching materials offer we Information events and Further training for teachers*inside and stand for Questions at any time ready.
Materials from grade 9
At a glance
- Content: approx. 6-8 lessons in five teaching modules (interactive & multimedia)
- Education: from grade 9 at grammar schools and district schools
- Subjects: can be used across subjects, compatible with the educational plans of the subjects PGW (Hamburg), social studies, geography, ethics, (BaWü), political education (Berlin & Brandenburg), social studies (Lower Saxony), economics & politics, social sciences, world studies (NRW)
- Contribution to the guiding perspective Education for sustainable development (BnE)
- Includes comprehensive background information
- Handouts for teachers on how to use the teaching materials
Main topics
- Afghanistan in crisis – how did it get this far?
- Afghanistan in an education crisis – what does everyday school life look like there?
- Out of the crisis – education as a solution for sustainable development
- The thought experiment: “What if …?”
Teacher*inside are cordial invited, the Materials flexible to the Needs and dynamics their Class adapt. Mit Help of the modular materials can formats from one introductory Teaching unit up to to Project days for the school community designt Supporting Member. Supplementary to the Teaching materials offer we Information events and Further training for teachers*inside and stand for Questions at any time ready.
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Interactively designed materials - insight into the media library
WHAT THERE IS TO DISCOVER
With these teaching materials, we show pupils the crisis situation in Afghanistan, address the education situation there and present possible solutions in the context of sustainable development cooperation. Our aim is to reach pupils in this country, to teach them about the value of education and the associated empowerment for a self-determined life with far-reaching prospects. The lessons are intended to awaken empathy and understanding for peers in Afghanistan and at the same time strengthen the sense of responsibility for those who do not have access to education.
The teaching materials are designed for grades 5 and 6 and from grade 9 at grammar schools and district schools and convey the challenging content in an age-appropriate way. Our materials comprise approx. 6-8 lessons and are interactive and multimedia-based. In addition, we offer further handouts as well as information events and training courses for teachers and are available to answer questions.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO USE THE MATERIALS FOR YOUR CLASS?
Register with us for further training or if you would like more information. We also welcome feedback and are very open to suggestions for improvement.
YOUR CONTACT
Simply contact us at:
info@visions4children.org
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