Description
There is no direct technique in Hungary for teaching democratic civic education within the national education system. The students do not really take part in the everyday life of the local settlements; student organizations do not function well, so they should be renewed. The aim of the project is to support programs promoting volunteering and project planning methods; and to get the teachers prepared for being able to implement the principles of good governance into the local education system. As a result of the program, the Student-Village Forum and Student Union functions properly, the involved students become active citizens, 5 local schools get acquainted with the program. Direct group: 85 students age between 10-15; 19 teachers of the school, Local self-government of Töltéstava and Győrság, Governors and leaders of the local cultural houses (16 people); 6 university students. Indirect group: Inhabitants of Töltéstava and Győrság - 3680 people; students from university.
Summary of project results
Students and teachers do not have adequate knowledge on human rights and laws. There is no direct democratic citizenship education at schools. The main objectives of the project were to increase the students’ activity, to popularize voluntary work and to improve the involved 10-14 y.o. students’ self-knowledge, conscious lifestyle and independent opinion-forming. 6 university students were involved in the project implementation. 19 teachers were trained and 6 teachers participated in carrier guidance workshops. There were 2 trainings for students where they learned about students’ rights, advocacy, conflict management and consensus building. 6 voluntary programs (preparing presents, cleaning school etc.) were implemented by the involved classes (103 participants). Youth gained knowledge about local needs of their villages as they organized student-patrols through they talked to inhabitants, made photos and reports. A forum for sharing and discussing project experience were organized.
Summary of bilateral results