Presentation we are all beautiful in our diversity.pdf
Erasmus+ KA220
2023-1-PT01-KA220-SCH-000154858
Associação Arco Maior,Porto.
PORTUGAL
Ιstituto Professionale Statale Servizi Alberghieri e Ristorazione ( IPSAR) Costa Smeralda of Arzachena, Sardinia, Italy.
Ekonomska i turisticka skola Daruvar, Croatia
3rd Senior High School of Chania,
Crete, Greece
Yakacik Yuksel Ilhan Alanyali Cok Programli Anadolu ,Istanbul, Turkiye
3rd mobility in Greece, �Chania,14-17/ 10/ 2024
“ To appreciate cultures means to appreciate differences”
Topic:
intercultural education, flexibility in intercultural communication, intercultural sensitivity and awareness.
Objectives:
to understand, respect and value different cultures and people’s
differences
The Host School
Located in the heart of Chania, the 3rd Senior High School accommodates around 350 students, aged 15-18, with a diverse cultural background. Offering general education, the school emphasizes language learning, with English mandatory and a choice between German and French as a second foreign language. Engaging in international initiatives, the school has participated in several Erasmus+ programs and sent students to the European Parliament in Strasbourg.In 2024, the scool got the Erasmus+ accreditation. Additionally, students are involved in Greek Parliament's adolescent program and various school activities in science, drama, sports, and ecology. With a strong focus on academics, the school excels in national competitions and achieves high sports performance, particularly in team sports. The student body, aged 15-18, is divided into two-thirds interested in applied, formal, and natural sciences, and one-third in social and theoretical sciences. The school values diversity, accommodating students with special learning difficulties and needs, supported by a dedicated educational staff. Teachers across various fields contribute to interdisciplinary approaches, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience for the students.
school presentation Παπαδάκης Τσάτσας
Europe’s myth
The Greek coordinator, Zeta Giampazolia, presented the Europe’s myth and a brief reference to the Minoan civilization as an introduction to the European civilization.The aim of the presentation was the awareness that the cultural heritage of Cretans is interesting because it is based on many different civilizations and that we
are all descendants of Europe.
Ice breakers
The “Me to We” activity, led by the Greek coordinator Zeta Giampazolia, helped the participants,who were divided in international groups to know each other by easy questions and…break the ice!
ME TO WE
Ice breakers
The icebreaker activity, led by the Turkish coordinator Urfet Coza, was a vibrant session dedicated to improving concentration and listening skills. The students engaged in a series of dynamic activities, including jumping, clapping and standing. This mix of movement and focus made the activity fun and educational.
“To appreciate cultures means to appreciate differences”, workshop by Zeta Giampazolia
The primary objective of the experiential workshop, led by Zeta Giampazolia, was to enhance students' comprehension of culture.Through the workshop, students came to understand that the diverse cultural backgrounds of individuals often influence their perspectives and behaviors in ways that can hinder intercultural connection.The workshop aimed to equip students with the skills necessary to approach and understand individuals from different cultures, encouraging tolerance and challenging the stereotypes that often color our perceptions of those who are culturally different.
Understanding Culture: Key Characteristics and Traits (youtube.com)
watch the video and try to answer:
“Appreciate the differences”
Differences between us are what make life so interesting. In a world shared by 7 billion people, it can be kind of illogical to not respect the diversity within the human race. It only shows us better and different ways to approach life and to appreciate different things from those we see day to day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1UR1FJjxLk
(how do we appreciate a different culture )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amH5y8TIJJo (put racism in the right place)
“ Don’t put people in boxes” activity
It’s so easy to place people in boxes, creating sides, drawing lines.
· There is us and there is them.
· Those we feel comfortable with and those we don’t.
· Those we trust and those we try to avoid.
· Those we share something with and those we don’t seem to share anything with.
But…beyond our differences, there are too many things we share…
“To appreciate cultures means to appreciate differences”, workshop by Zeta Giampazolia
“Global citizen”, workshop by Romana Zelda and Sanja Sulik
The objective of the workshop Global citizen, which was led by the Croatian coordinator Romana Zelda and her colleague Sanja Sulik, was to understand the importance of being a global citizen.
“Collage art for the Global citizen”, workshop by Urfet Coza
The task for the students was to make posters and slogans about global issues and global citizenship.This workshop proved how beautiful works can be created by the students if they cooperate and use their creativity and imagination.
Photos, Workshop by Teresa Diogo
The topic of this workshop was to discover the cultural similarities and differences of the five partner countries. The students had the opportunity to find out how certain holidays, events and celebrations, such us Christmas, weddings, birthdays, are celebrated in certain countries and improve their intercultural understanding.
Task: In groups of 5 (one student for each school) after observing the picture, find what is similar or different in each country and make a list.
Cultural activities
Treasure hunting in the archeological museum of Chania
Museum of Eleftherna, periodic exhibition, “The joy of life”.
Cultural activities:
building bridges through dances, music, gastronomy…
travel blogs for the Greek mobility
by Croatia
https://weareallbeautifulinourdiversity.blogspot.com/2024/11/greece-by-croatian-students.html
emagazine
Outcomes by Croatian team
travel blogs for the Greek mobility by the Turkish team
https://weareallbeautifulinourdiversity.blogspot.com/2025/04/greece-by-turkish-students.html
travel blogs for the Greek mobility by the Italian team
https://weareallbeautifulinourdiversity.blogspot.com/2025/03/greece-by-italian-students.html
Travel Blogs by the Italian Team
Greece by the Portuguese students
Greece by the Turkish students