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Agenda “Wellbeing At School” Contact Seminar 9-11 September, 2024, Tbilisi, Georgia, Venue: “Ramada by Wyndham Tbilisi Old City” 09 September 10:30 – 11:30 Registration/Welcome Coffee 11:30– 12:00 Seminar Opening. Welcome Speeches by Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia Representative and NSO Georgia; 12:00 – 13:00 Keynote Speaker N1 Title: “Intercultural Education, Democratic Culture and Students Wellbeing” Speaker: Tamar Shuali Trachtenberg. Assistant Professor Catholic University of Valencia, Head of the European Institute of Education for Democratic Culture. 13:00 – 13:20 Keynote Speaker N2 (online) Title: “How does eTwinning Promote Wellbeing and Empower students through eTwinning” Speaker: Rute Baptista, Professional Development Manager, Support Services for the European School Education Platform and eTwinning 13:20 –15:00 Lunch 15:00 – 17:00 Team Building and Networking Activities Facilitators: eTwinning Ambassadors: Rusudan Karkadze, Natia Shevardenidze, and Nino Sarauli; 17:00 - 19:30 19:30- 21:00 Departure for Cultural Tour Dinner Venue: the hotel restaurant DAY 1
10 September | Workshops 10:00 – 11:30 Parallel Workshops Workshop 1 Title: "Improving Well-being in Schools: Strategies for Teachers" Facilitator: Barbara Chyłka, Certified educational trainer, occupational therapist, and social skills training therapist. Coordinator of the ‘Young Heads’ project on mental health in the Opole Voivodeship, Poland; Workshop 2 Title: "Collaboration in eTwinning Projects" Facilitators: Anna Szczepaniak, eTwinning Ambassador, Poland & Ketevan Kobakhidze, eTwinning Ambassador, English Language Teacher, Georgia Workshop 3 Title: "Best Practices of European Schools in Promoting Well-being for Students and Teachers" Facilitator: Natia Shevardenidze, eTwinning Ambassador, English Language teacher, Georgia; 11:30 –12:00 Coffee Break 12:00 – 13:30 Parallel Workshops Workshop 1 Title: "Bridging the Gap: From Disinformation to Media Literacy" Facilitator: Rusudan Karkadze, School Principal, eTwinning Ambassador, runner-up of European eTwinning Prizes 2022, Georgia; Workshop 2 Title: " Title: "Competences for democratic culture for wellbeing at school” Facilitator: Sophio Khvedelidze, School Principal, consultant at TPDC. Workshop 3 Title: "Competences for democratic culture for wellbeing at school” Facilitator: Nino Chikhladze, School Principal, consultant at TPDC. 13:30 –15:00 Lunch 15:00 – 16:30 Parallel Workshops Workshop 1 Title: "Exploring AI: Insights for Teachers" Facilitator: Temur Jvarsheishvili, eTwinning Ambassador, English Language Teacher, runner-up of European eTwinning Prizes 2022, Georgia;. Workshop 2 DAY 2
16:30-17:30 Title: "Improving Well-being in Schools: Strategies for Teachers" Facilitator: Barbara Chyłka, Certified educational trainer, occupational therapist, and social skills training therapist. Coordinator of the ‘Young Heads’ project on mental health in the Opole Voivodeship, Poland; Workshop 3 Title: "Mitigating Climate Change: What We Can Do" Facilitators: Maia Bliadze,(PhD), Geography Expert- TPDC & Mari Kharitonashvili, Geography Teacher; Work in groups on developing project plans 19:00 -22:00 Gala Dinner. Venue: The gala dinner will take place at the ethnographic restaurant and wine cellar, located within the hotel premises. 11 September 9:30 – 11:00 Group work Activity: Refining project plans and uploading them to the ESEP portal and prepare presentation. 11:00 -11:30 11:30 – 12:50 Coffee Break Project Plan Presentations (conference room) Activity: Presentations by each group. 12:50 – 13:00 Closing Remarks and Distribution of Certificates 13:00- 14 :00 Lunch at the hotel restaurant DAY 3
Keynote Speaker N1 Tamar Shuali Trachtenberg Position and Organization: Assistant Professor Catholic University of Valencia Head of the European Institute of Education for Democratic Culture ABSTRACT “ The role of Intercultural pedagogy, in the development of democratic culture : a key component for students well being The development of intercultural and democratic school culture requires for educators to value human dignity, human rights and acknowledge cultural diversity as an asset. Ensuring thus intercultural dialogue and developing a shared sense of belonging requires from both teachers and students to be open to cultural otherness and to other beliefs, world views and practices. They also need to be respectful and to develop autonomous learning skills, analytical and critical thinking skills, including co-operation, conflict-resolution and other related skills; develop knowledge and critical understanding of the self, Intercultural pedagogy can play a key role in the enhancement of school’s democratic culture providing young learners with an opportunity to intercultural dialogue and the development of critical understanding of the world. Intercultural pedagogy highlights the role cultural plays in students’ identity development as much as in their participation and socialization to a specific community group. Students’ well-being depends very much on teachers’ capacity to create an inclusive and intercultural environment for all students. Students need to feel safe, valued and respected to be actively and meaningfully engaged academic and social context- Intercultural education and pedagogy provides teachers with tools to foster students’ well-being and promote intercultural dialogue and understanding in school’s context. The keynote will analyze different intercultural education pedagogic approaches can contribute to the development of intercultural and democratic competences in your learners as much as it will demonstrate the alignment with the CoE RFCDC Key words: Intercultural Education/ Intercultural Pedagogy/ Schools Democratic Culture, RFCDC, Student’s Well being BIOGRAPHY Dr. Tamar Shuali Trachtenberg is a professor at the Faculty of Teaching and Education Sciences of the Catholic University of Valencia (UCV), Director of the European Institute of Education for Democratic Culture and the Coordinator of the research strand “EU values and the Mediterranean dialogue at the same institution. She obtained her doctorate title in Pedagogy from the University of Valencia and is an international consultant in the field of intercultural education and teacher training. Dr. Shuali collaborates with the EU Commission the CoE Educational Policy Department and the North-South Centre. She is a board member of the Spanish Society of Comparative and the Co-director of the Simone Veil Chair for the Prevention of Racism, Antisemitism and the Promotion of Interculturality at the Complutense University of Madrid. Her research interests are the development of intercultural and democratic competencies in teachers, the promotion of intercultural and interreligious dialogue, European values, and the development of European citizenship. ORCID:https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0000-0002-2444-1527 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamar-shuali-trachtenberg-02365372/?originalSubdomain=es
Workshops: • Title: “Best Practices of European Schools in Promoting Well-Being for Students and Teachers” - Natia Shevardenidze, eTwinning Ambassador, English Language teacher, Georgia; Description: This session will explore well-being in schools by showcasing successful projects implemented across various European schools. It will focus on key aspects that contribute to the well-being of both students and teachers. The workshop will be interactive, featuring diverse and engaging activities designed to share and discuss best practices related to enhancing well- being in educational settings. • Title: “Improving Well-being in Schools: Strategies for Teachers “ - Barbara Chyłka basiachylka@gmail.com - has 18 years' experience as a teacher of German language, as well as religion and history. She is also a certified educational trainer, occupational therapist, and social skills training therapist. Currently is active in non-formal education. She works for a non- governmental organisation, she is involved in voluntary work. She is also co-author of curricula for teaching German as a national minority language and numerous publications. She conducts educational workshops for pupils, students, teachers, and people not involved in education. Co-author of workbook for 7 and 8 grades in the German language. Member of the Polish Superbelfrzy group and president of the Polish Association of German Language Teachers Opole Branch. Coordinator of the ‘Young Heads’ project on mental health in the Opole Voivodeship. She loves new technologies and social activities. Always an inspiring and sometimes inspiring leader. Passionate about social action and education, constantly hoping to be the one to change the world. Description: This 90-minute workshop, titled "Improving Well-being in Schools: Strategies for Teachers," provides educators with practical tools to enhance the well-being of students and teachers. Through interactive activities such as the World Café, mindfulness exercises, and group discussions, participants will explore effective strategies for creating a supportive and thriving school environment. • Title: “Bridging the Gap: From Disinformation to Media Literacy" -Rusudan Karkardze- Rusudan Karkadze, School Principal, eTwinning Ambassador, runner-up of European eTwinning Prizes 2022, Georgia; Description: This workshop focuses on the critical issue of disinformation and its widespread effects on society. Participants will delve into the origins and strategies behind disinformation campaigns, learning how these influence public opinion and decision- making. The workshop will emphasize the importance of media literacy as a defense against misinformation, providing tools and techniques to critically evaluate sources and content. Through discussions, real-world examples, and hands-on activities, attendees will gain the skills needed to distinguish between credible information and misleading content, empowering them to be more discerning and informed media consumers. • Title: “Collaboration in eTwinning projects”- Anna Szczepaniak, eTwinning Ambassador, Poland & Ketevan Kobakhidze, eTwinning Ambassador, Georgia Description: This workshop focuses on the critical element of eTwinning projects: collaboration. Participants will explore what European collaboration entails across various age categories. The session will include discussions and examples of both successful and less effective collaborative activities. By the end of the workshop, participants will gain a thorough understanding of how to evaluate and explain collaboration criteria to their teachers. Expected Results: Participants will be able to effectively assess collaboration criteria in eTwinning projects and articulate these concepts to educators. • Title: “Exploring AI: Insights for Teachers” -Temur Jvarsheishvili, eTwinning Ambassador, runner-up of European eTwinning Prizes 2022, Georgia; Description: "Exploring AI: Insights for Teachers" will provide an overview of artificial intelligence, including its forms and general applications. Participants will learn about various AI tools and how they can be effectively integrated into educational settings. By the end, educators will be equipped with the knowledge and resources to start implementing some AI applications in their teaching practices. • Title: “Competences for democratic culture for wellbeing at school” - Nino Chikhladze and Sophio khvedelidze, School
Principals, consultant at TPDC. Description: Equip educators and school staff with competences to promote a democratic culture that enhances the wellbeing of students and the school community. • Title:"Mitigating Climate Change: What We Can Do" Facilitators: Maia Bliadze, PhD, Geography Expert, TPDC & Mari Kharitonashvili, Geography Teacher Description: Workshop is designed to empower educators and students with practical strategies for addressing climate change within their schools and communities. Participants will explore actionable steps to reduce carbon footprints, promote sustainable practices, and integrate climate education into the curriculum. The workshop will focus on fostering environmental stewardship, encouraging the adoption of green technologies, and engaging in community-based initiatives that contribute to long-term climate resilience. Through collaborative discussions and hands-on activities, attendees will leave equipped with the knowledge and tools to make a meaningful impact in mitigating climate change at the local level.

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  • 1. Agenda “Wellbeing At School” Contact Seminar 9-11 September, 2024, Tbilisi, Georgia, Venue: “Ramada by Wyndham Tbilisi Old City” 09 September 10:30 – 11:30 Registration/Welcome Coffee 11:30– 12:00 Seminar Opening. Welcome Speeches by Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia Representative and NSO Georgia; 12:00 – 13:00 Keynote Speaker N1 Title: “Intercultural Education, Democratic Culture and Students Wellbeing” Speaker: Tamar Shuali Trachtenberg. Assistant Professor Catholic University of Valencia, Head of the European Institute of Education for Democratic Culture. 13:00 – 13:20 Keynote Speaker N2 (online) Title: “How does eTwinning Promote Wellbeing and Empower students through eTwinning” Speaker: Rute Baptista, Professional Development Manager, Support Services for the European School Education Platform and eTwinning 13:20 –15:00 Lunch 15:00 – 17:00 Team Building and Networking Activities Facilitators: eTwinning Ambassadors: Rusudan Karkadze, Natia Shevardenidze, and Nino Sarauli; 17:00 - 19:30 19:30- 21:00 Departure for Cultural Tour Dinner Venue: the hotel restaurant DAY 1
  • 2. 10 September | Workshops 10:00 – 11:30 Parallel Workshops Workshop 1 Title: "Improving Well-being in Schools: Strategies for Teachers" Facilitator: Barbara Chyłka, Certified educational trainer, occupational therapist, and social skills training therapist. Coordinator of the ‘Young Heads’ project on mental health in the Opole Voivodeship, Poland; Workshop 2 Title: "Collaboration in eTwinning Projects" Facilitators: Anna Szczepaniak, eTwinning Ambassador, Poland & Ketevan Kobakhidze, eTwinning Ambassador, English Language Teacher, Georgia Workshop 3 Title: "Best Practices of European Schools in Promoting Well-being for Students and Teachers" Facilitator: Natia Shevardenidze, eTwinning Ambassador, English Language teacher, Georgia; 11:30 –12:00 Coffee Break 12:00 – 13:30 Parallel Workshops Workshop 1 Title: "Bridging the Gap: From Disinformation to Media Literacy" Facilitator: Rusudan Karkadze, School Principal, eTwinning Ambassador, runner-up of European eTwinning Prizes 2022, Georgia; Workshop 2 Title: " Title: "Competences for democratic culture for wellbeing at school” Facilitator: Sophio Khvedelidze, School Principal, consultant at TPDC. Workshop 3 Title: "Competences for democratic culture for wellbeing at school” Facilitator: Nino Chikhladze, School Principal, consultant at TPDC. 13:30 –15:00 Lunch 15:00 – 16:30 Parallel Workshops Workshop 1 Title: "Exploring AI: Insights for Teachers" Facilitator: Temur Jvarsheishvili, eTwinning Ambassador, English Language Teacher, runner-up of European eTwinning Prizes 2022, Georgia;. Workshop 2 DAY 2
  • 3. 16:30-17:30 Title: "Improving Well-being in Schools: Strategies for Teachers" Facilitator: Barbara Chyłka, Certified educational trainer, occupational therapist, and social skills training therapist. Coordinator of the ‘Young Heads’ project on mental health in the Opole Voivodeship, Poland; Workshop 3 Title: "Mitigating Climate Change: What We Can Do" Facilitators: Maia Bliadze,(PhD), Geography Expert- TPDC & Mari Kharitonashvili, Geography Teacher; Work in groups on developing project plans 19:00 -22:00 Gala Dinner. Venue: The gala dinner will take place at the ethnographic restaurant and wine cellar, located within the hotel premises. 11 September 9:30 – 11:00 Group work Activity: Refining project plans and uploading them to the ESEP portal and prepare presentation. 11:00 -11:30 11:30 – 12:50 Coffee Break Project Plan Presentations (conference room) Activity: Presentations by each group. 12:50 – 13:00 Closing Remarks and Distribution of Certificates 13:00- 14 :00 Lunch at the hotel restaurant DAY 3
  • 4. Keynote Speaker N1 Tamar Shuali Trachtenberg Position and Organization: Assistant Professor Catholic University of Valencia Head of the European Institute of Education for Democratic Culture ABSTRACT “ The role of Intercultural pedagogy, in the development of democratic culture : a key component for students well being The development of intercultural and democratic school culture requires for educators to value human dignity, human rights and acknowledge cultural diversity as an asset. Ensuring thus intercultural dialogue and developing a shared sense of belonging requires from both teachers and students to be open to cultural otherness and to other beliefs, world views and practices. They also need to be respectful and to develop autonomous learning skills, analytical and critical thinking skills, including co-operation, conflict-resolution and other related skills; develop knowledge and critical understanding of the self, Intercultural pedagogy can play a key role in the enhancement of school’s democratic culture providing young learners with an opportunity to intercultural dialogue and the development of critical understanding of the world. Intercultural pedagogy highlights the role cultural plays in students’ identity development as much as in their participation and socialization to a specific community group. Students’ well-being depends very much on teachers’ capacity to create an inclusive and intercultural environment for all students. Students need to feel safe, valued and respected to be actively and meaningfully engaged academic and social context- Intercultural education and pedagogy provides teachers with tools to foster students’ well-being and promote intercultural dialogue and understanding in school’s context. The keynote will analyze different intercultural education pedagogic approaches can contribute to the development of intercultural and democratic competences in your learners as much as it will demonstrate the alignment with the CoE RFCDC Key words: Intercultural Education/ Intercultural Pedagogy/ Schools Democratic Culture, RFCDC, Student’s Well being BIOGRAPHY Dr. Tamar Shuali Trachtenberg is a professor at the Faculty of Teaching and Education Sciences of the Catholic University of Valencia (UCV), Director of the European Institute of Education for Democratic Culture and the Coordinator of the research strand “EU values and the Mediterranean dialogue at the same institution. She obtained her doctorate title in Pedagogy from the University of Valencia and is an international consultant in the field of intercultural education and teacher training. Dr. Shuali collaborates with the EU Commission the CoE Educational Policy Department and the North-South Centre. She is a board member of the Spanish Society of Comparative and the Co-director of the Simone Veil Chair for the Prevention of Racism, Antisemitism and the Promotion of Interculturality at the Complutense University of Madrid. Her research interests are the development of intercultural and democratic competencies in teachers, the promotion of intercultural and interreligious dialogue, European values, and the development of European citizenship. ORCID:https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0000-0002-2444-1527 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamar-shuali-trachtenberg-02365372/?originalSubdomain=es
  • 5. Workshops: • Title: “Best Practices of European Schools in Promoting Well-Being for Students and Teachers” - Natia Shevardenidze, eTwinning Ambassador, English Language teacher, Georgia; Description: This session will explore well-being in schools by showcasing successful projects implemented across various European schools. It will focus on key aspects that contribute to the well-being of both students and teachers. The workshop will be interactive, featuring diverse and engaging activities designed to share and discuss best practices related to enhancing well- being in educational settings. • Title: “Improving Well-being in Schools: Strategies for Teachers “ - Barbara Chyłka basiachylka@gmail.com - has 18 years' experience as a teacher of German language, as well as religion and history. She is also a certified educational trainer, occupational therapist, and social skills training therapist. Currently is active in non-formal education. She works for a non- governmental organisation, she is involved in voluntary work. She is also co-author of curricula for teaching German as a national minority language and numerous publications. She conducts educational workshops for pupils, students, teachers, and people not involved in education. Co-author of workbook for 7 and 8 grades in the German language. Member of the Polish Superbelfrzy group and president of the Polish Association of German Language Teachers Opole Branch. Coordinator of the ‘Young Heads’ project on mental health in the Opole Voivodeship. She loves new technologies and social activities. Always an inspiring and sometimes inspiring leader. Passionate about social action and education, constantly hoping to be the one to change the world. Description: This 90-minute workshop, titled "Improving Well-being in Schools: Strategies for Teachers," provides educators with practical tools to enhance the well-being of students and teachers. Through interactive activities such as the World Café, mindfulness exercises, and group discussions, participants will explore effective strategies for creating a supportive and thriving school environment. • Title: “Bridging the Gap: From Disinformation to Media Literacy" -Rusudan Karkardze- Rusudan Karkadze, School Principal, eTwinning Ambassador, runner-up of European eTwinning Prizes 2022, Georgia; Description: This workshop focuses on the critical issue of disinformation and its widespread effects on society. Participants will delve into the origins and strategies behind disinformation campaigns, learning how these influence public opinion and decision- making. The workshop will emphasize the importance of media literacy as a defense against misinformation, providing tools and techniques to critically evaluate sources and content. Through discussions, real-world examples, and hands-on activities, attendees will gain the skills needed to distinguish between credible information and misleading content, empowering them to be more discerning and informed media consumers. • Title: “Collaboration in eTwinning projects”- Anna Szczepaniak, eTwinning Ambassador, Poland & Ketevan Kobakhidze, eTwinning Ambassador, Georgia Description: This workshop focuses on the critical element of eTwinning projects: collaboration. Participants will explore what European collaboration entails across various age categories. The session will include discussions and examples of both successful and less effective collaborative activities. By the end of the workshop, participants will gain a thorough understanding of how to evaluate and explain collaboration criteria to their teachers. Expected Results: Participants will be able to effectively assess collaboration criteria in eTwinning projects and articulate these concepts to educators. • Title: “Exploring AI: Insights for Teachers” -Temur Jvarsheishvili, eTwinning Ambassador, runner-up of European eTwinning Prizes 2022, Georgia; Description: "Exploring AI: Insights for Teachers" will provide an overview of artificial intelligence, including its forms and general applications. Participants will learn about various AI tools and how they can be effectively integrated into educational settings. By the end, educators will be equipped with the knowledge and resources to start implementing some AI applications in their teaching practices. • Title: “Competences for democratic culture for wellbeing at school” - Nino Chikhladze and Sophio khvedelidze, School
  • 6. Principals, consultant at TPDC. Description: Equip educators and school staff with competences to promote a democratic culture that enhances the wellbeing of students and the school community. • Title:"Mitigating Climate Change: What We Can Do" Facilitators: Maia Bliadze, PhD, Geography Expert, TPDC & Mari Kharitonashvili, Geography Teacher Description: Workshop is designed to empower educators and students with practical strategies for addressing climate change within their schools and communities. Participants will explore actionable steps to reduce carbon footprints, promote sustainable practices, and integrate climate education into the curriculum. The workshop will focus on fostering environmental stewardship, encouraging the adoption of green technologies, and engaging in community-based initiatives that contribute to long-term climate resilience. Through collaborative discussions and hands-on activities, attendees will leave equipped with the knowledge and tools to make a meaningful impact in mitigating climate change at the local level.