VALUE EDUCATION PROJECT CLUB

Would you like to practice English by participating in different individual and group projects? In this club, you can improve your English skills and learn about important global issues. Get involved in projects where you can lead the way. Together we will do interesting activities that help us think about the world, understand big topics such as different cultures, art, equal rights, finding important messages in books and movies and protecting the environment. Here you can solve real problems and show what you have learned in a different way. Come join the club and make a difference while learning English!

DATES: October 30^th, November 20^th, November 27^th, December 18^th, December 25^th, January 15^th, January 22^nd January 29^th,

VENUE: 309 (third floor)

INSTRUCTOR: lec. Agnieszka Bojarczuk-Tüncer

SCHEDULE:

WEEK	THEMES
30.10	Let’s talk about art! - ART AWARENESS	THE REMAKE PROJECT
20.11	Let’s talk about art! - ART AWARENESS	THE REMAKE PROJECT
27.11	Let’s talk about art! - ART AWARENESS	THE REMAKE PROJECT
18.12	CULTURAL DIVERSITY	Debate
25.12	CULTURAL DIVERSITY	VLOG/documentary on social issues/ breaking stereotypes/ Differences Make Us Stronger
15.01	DISCRIMINATION & DIFFERENCES	VLOG/documentary on social issues/ breaking stereotypes/Differences Make Us Stronger
22.01	BOOKS & MOVIES	VALUES IN MEDIA PROJECT
29.01	BOOKS & MOVIES	VALUES IN STORIES

PROJECTS OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM: LIVE LIBRARY, THE STORYTELLING EVENT, THE MUSEUM – THE DATES WILL BE GIVEN LATER

This club’s purpose is to provide an engaging environment for students to practice English while developing global awareness, ethical thinking, and interpersonal skills through meaningful activities.

OBJECTIVES:

1.      Enhancing English Language Skills through Meaningful Contexts and Themes: Improve students' English communication skills by engaging in discussions, presentations, and collaborative activities around social issues and values.

2.      Development of Social Awareness and Responsibility: Foster an understanding of key social topics such as cultural diversity, gender inequalities, and environmental sustainability through reflective projects.

3.      Development of 21st-Century Skills: Cultivate critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving through small projects both inside & outside the classroom. Developing digital literacy through tools f. ex. like vlogs, presentations, and multimedia projects.

4.      Promotion of Active Citizenship and Volunteering, Appreciation of Art and Cultural Heritage and Encouraging Ethical Reflection,  Empathy and Civic Responsibility: Engage students to reflect on values proposed in books or movies, connecting and comparing them to real-life situations and ethical dilemmas, address ethical issues and inspire students to make thoughtful decisions in their lives. Encourage students to make connections with their local community.

Project-Based Learning: Design and organise practical, student-led/student-centered projects (inside & outside the classroom) that address real-world problems, allowing students to apply, understand and show what they have learned