The Europa Diary
2009-2010
and Teacher’s Guide
Informing and protecting young Europeans
The Europa Diary supports:
- form tutor sessions
- activities in PSHE/Citizenship
- pastoral care in your school.
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The diaries and teacher’s guides are provided free-of-charge by the European Commission, and are produced by the Generation Europe Foundation with the help of I Am Tomorrow & Generation Europe UK. |
What is the Europa Diary?
- An agenda for students to note their homework and activities with a quote, a fact, a question… on each page
- A classroom resource on topics of importance to young people: environmental issues, consumer safety, career opportunities, active citizenship, the European Union.
- Up-to-date information and lively graphics
- Facts, tips and practical advice, and questions to think about
- Quotes from fellow students across Europe
The Europa Diary helps young people:
- Engage in critical thought
- Think of the social, economic and environmental consequences of their actions
- Make informed, responsible and independent choices
- Become confident and active citizens
The diary content is reviewed every year in line with feedback from teachers and students.
What is the Teacher’s Guide?
- A teaching resource
- Contains suggestions for classroom or homework activities based on the contents of the diary: research, discussion, analysis, quizzes…
The Teacher’s Guide supports teachers in helping students:
- broaden their awareness and understanding of the issues addressed in the diary
- acquire key research, analysis, presentation and debating skills 2008-2009
Update: 25/06/2009 |