Democracy Education and Global Citizenship

By the end of the course, you will take away a wide range of teaching materials and instructional concepts for your own classroom practice.

You will gain a solid foundation for delivering engaging and relevant civic and political education lessons.

Participants will develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of their own role, rights, and responsibilities as global citizens.

Background knowledge will be provided on current conflicts, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the challenges of global trade.

Participants’ competencies in designing modern, open-minded, and competence-oriented teaching will be strengthened. In particular, subject knowledge, reflective competence, judgment competence, and methodological competence will be fostered.

You will acquire interactive teaching methods and whole-schoolapplication approaches to promote a better understanding of democraticprocesses among students.

In addition, the sending institutions will benefit in several ways after the completion of this course. These include expanded networking opportunities among educators across Europe, improved teaching methodologies in the field of civic education, practical concepts for actively living democracy within the school community, enhanced intercultural competence among staff, and a contribution to peaceful coexistence in a diverse European environment. Our courses are rooted in the European ideals of unity in diversity and a strong commitment to a sustainable future.

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Professional Relevance

Participants receive immediately applicable content for subjects such as Civic Education, History, Geography, and Environmental Education. The activities are designed for direct classroom implementation, with a strong focus on interdisciplinary and experiential learning.

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Environmental Awareness & Sustainability

The course deepens participants’ understanding of ecological systems, sustainable practices, and the importance of environmental education. The aim is to empower participants to inspire the next generation of environmentally conscious global citizens.

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Digital Competence

By creating videos, photos, and reports, participants strengthen their digital skills, explore creative ways of delivering educational content, and learn how to use media for communication and reflection.

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European Exchange & Networking

Teachers from across Europe come together to exchange ideas, experiences, and cultural perspectives. This creates long-term connections and promotes collaboration beyond the duration of the course.

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Inclusive & Accessible

All activities are adapted to different fitness levels, ensuring that everyone can participate fully and comfortably.

Erasmus+ Funding

The course is fully eligible for Erasmus+ funding, making it an easily accessible and cost-effective option for professional development abroad.

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Your Stay – Comfortable, Welcoming & Specially Arranged

For your time in the Bregenzerwald, we’ve partnered with two excellent accommodations that perfectly match the atmosphere of EdEU courses – quiet, high-quality, and close to nature:

• Hotel Gasthof Adler in Lingenau
  A traditional, family-run hotel just a short walk from the course venue. Enjoy bright rooms, regional breakfast, and a warm, personal atmosphere. Many rooms have balconies with views of the hills and forests – perfect for unwinding after a course day.
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• Harald’s Ferienhaus in Langenegg
  A beautifully renovated farmhouse offering stylish, spacious apartments with lots of charm. Located just a few minutes away by car or bus, it’s ideal for small groups or those who prefer more independence and privacy during their stay.

Thanks to our partnership with both hosts, EdEU participants benefit from special arrangements and reduced prices – tailored to the needs of our course guests. We’re happy to assist with bookings and recommendations.

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Participants acquire competencies in democracy education and global citizenship education.

Best-practice examples support the development of participants’ own competencies and diverse lesson designs.

Project-based group work and individual tasks empower participants to implement the content in their own teaching.

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Topics

The course covers the UN Millennium Development Goals, population growth, fair trade (using cocoa as a case study), challenges facing the European Union, and democracy education.

Depending on participants’ interests, one or two current conflicts (Ukraine, the Middle East, China–Taiwan) will be discussed, and corresponding teaching concepts will be developed.

Using the Europe Quiz, we will also explore opportunities for school participation at the European level.

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Our expert trainer will actively guide and foster collaboration and connections among course participants. Networking events and cultural activities are planned to give participants opportunities to exchange best practices, build professional relationships, and establish partnerships. These activities will include not only participants from this specific course but also attendees from other courses offered by our organization. The training program has been carefully structured to enable participants to disseminate knowledge, develop core skills, and design and manage proposals with a high likelihood of success.

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On Tuesday and Friday of your Erasmus+ week, we are pleased to offer complimentary cultural activities centered around the course venue. You will have the opportunity to take part in a city tour that provides captivating insights into the people, traditions, and culture of Vorarlberg.

Additionally, we will arrange an excursion to a nearby attraction, landmark or mountain area, tailored to the season and weather conditions. Detailed information about these activities will be provided during the welcome event. We look forward to sharing these enriching experiences with you!

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On Sunday before the course starts, you have the possibility to take part in an optional cultural activity. For further information please contact us directly.

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