Projects’ Table Cittaslow Education Project

CITTASLOW EDUCATION PROJECT

In many Cittaslow there is an active cooperation between the Municipalities and schools of various types to exchange experiences and carry out educational projects. In Europe some of these are co-financed by the Erasmus Plus Program. The basic idea is: “Implementing the ideology of Cittaslow in schools”. Over the years, between the Cittaslows of the different countries, a network of relationships has been built that connects teachers, school directors, students, families. More partners are involved to create a connection between schools with the aim of exchanging good practices of learning by doing method of education, to promote a sustainable way of living and convey slow values. All types of schools are covered by kindergartens to the primary schools, to secondary schools and liceums. In this way, following the Cittaslow Education projects, citizens has been involved in school projects especially the ones planned to discover territory and local traditions whit the aim to make children aware of the environment and cultural / historical heritage. Main goal is to enhance the person both on the cognitive and cultural level, to promote educational success of students, to support differences (form of diversity, disability or disadvantage), to create a welcoming place where respect and cooperation are a lifestyle. To underline the importance of the connection with the European eTwinning platform, managed on behalf of Cittaslow by Sabine Storme, Cittaslow di Silly (Belgium).