Split – European Values in Action: Teaching Democracy and Developing Skills for Active and Responsible Citizenship

This course is available in 7-day, 6-day, or 5-day formats. Please choose your preferred length in the preregistration form.

Location: Split, Croatia

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The newly proposed Erasmus+ programme for the 2028–2034 period places a strong strategic focus on democracy and European citizenship, establishing them as key priorities to foster active participation, shared values, and a strengthened sense of European identity across all sectors of education and training. Therefore, we have designed this course to support educators in promoting these essential skills and values through innovative and practical teaching approaches.

Course Description

In today’s interconnected world, democratic citizenship and a shared sense of European identity are essential for building inclusive, resilient, and forward-looking societies. Across Europe, educators and community leaders are increasingly called upon to foster participation, critical thinking, and media literacy, while empowering young people and lifelong learners to actively engage in democratic life.

This Erasmus+ course in Split offers a hands-on, practical approach to embedding citizenship education across different learning environments. Participants will explore strategies to promote youth participation, encourage social and civic engagement, and ensure equal access to resources and opportunities for all. Through workshops, debates, role-play simulations, and collaborative projects, teachers will learn how to inspire active, responsible, and informed participation in democratic life.

We will also address the challenges and opportunities of the digital era—how to strengthen digital skills, media literacy, and fact-checking abilities to combat misinformation, and how to use online tools for democratic engagement. The course integrates real-life European examples, cultural immersion in Croatia, and cross-border cooperation activities to strengthen both local and European identity.

EMPOWER ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP

Erasmus Courses Croatia believes that active citizenship is not simply about voting—it’s about fostering critical thinking, dialogue, and cooperation at all levels of society. This course equips educators with tools to:

• Facilitate inclusive classroom discussions on societal challenges
• Encourage student-led projects
• Connect learning to current events in Europe
• Build confidence in expressing opinions respectfully

By combining experiential learning with a European perspective, participants will be able to guide learners toward becoming thoughtful, engaged citizens.

FOSTER A EUROPEAN IDENTITY

A strong European identity is built on shared values—democracy, human rights, cultural diversity, and solidarity. In this course, participants will explore:

• The role of EU institutions in democratic life
• Strategies to link local issues to European priorities (sustainability, competitiveness, resilience)
• Activities that connect classrooms to Europe-wide debates and initiatives

Through cultural visits, networking, and collaboration with peers from across the EU, teachers will learn to inspire pride in European citizenship while celebrating diversity.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Integrate democratic citizenship education into their teaching practice.
• Promote active participation and critical thinking in students.
• Design classroom activities that strengthen media literacy and digital skills.
• Encourage youth engagement in democratic processes at local, national, and European levels.
• Understand and teach the values and functioning of the EU.
• Develop collaborative projects that connect learners with peers across Europe.

Build a resource library for civic and citizenship education.

THE COURSE FEE OF 80€ PER DAY INCLUDES

• Free Split walking tour – with the local expert guide (included);
• Full programme of study sessions ( minimum 35 hours per week );
• Course materials;
• Certificate of attendance;
• Europass, on request
• Learning Agreement, on request
• Visits to local institutions;
• Personalized support;
• Expertise of the Local Provider on location during the mobility;
• Free WIFI internet;
• Coffee and tea breaks;
• Administration costs.

Work on your professional and personal development under Erasmus+ network, build strong relationships with your colleagues from all over Europe and explore Split.

Location : Erasmus Courses Croatia

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