I. The Greek Curriculum Concerning The Concept Of Active European Citizenship
The idea and practice for European awareness and active citizenship is promoted by two separate programs in Greek Secondary Education, one for Level A in the Gymnasium and the other for Level B in the Lyceum.
The structure of school education in Greece is the following :
The Gymnasium |
Age |
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1st |
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Level A |
2nd } grade |
} 13-15 |
3rd |
The Lyceum |
Age |
|
1st |
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Level B |
2nd } grade |
} 16-18 |
3rd |
The curriculum and the contents of the general subject “ EUROPEAN DIMENSION AND CITIZENSHIP ” are, for each level, the following :
Level A |
obligatory |
|
Gymnasium |
3rd grade |
|
Subject |
The European Union- Development, Institutions, Citizenship * |
} |
* Issues, that are presented and discussed in this subject:
The icons of the 20 European Parliament’s Committees.
The building of the European Parliament in Strasbourg and a map of the member states.
A list of the names and flags of the 15 member states of the European Union.
Level B |
optional |
||
Lyceum |
1st grade |
2nd grade |
|
Subject |
European Culture and its origins * |
Modern European Literature ** |
} |
A History of Art *** |
} |
* Issues that are presented and discussed in this subject :
The cover of the schoolbook that is used for the teaching of the subject European Culture and its origins.
** Issues that are presented and discussed in this subject:
The cover of the schoolbook that is used for the teaching of the subject Modern European Literature.
***Issues that are presented and discussed in this subject :
This is a portfolio for the teaching of the history of fine arts from the era of ancient Greece until the twentieth century European art. The portfolio contains:
Some of the famous artists, and their place of origin, that are presented and commented on are the following: Leonardo da Vinci (Italy), El Greco (Greece/Spain), Rembrand (Holland), Monet, Matisse (France), Picasso (Spain/France), Dali (Spain) etc.
The cover of the schoolbook that is used for the teaching of the subject A History Of Art
II. The main targets of the general subject “ EUROPEAN DIMENSION AND
CITIZENSHIP ” are :
The practices that are centrally applied to implement the above targets are:
Teachers > In Service training for six weeks, twice a week,
in order to be able to teach and organise in-class and
out-of-class activities for European dimension in
education and social life. They
Pupils > Attending classes on European awareness.
They are encouraged to
(exhibitions, newspapers, posters, competitions
especially on May 9th – European School Day).
The picture below shows one of last year’s (1999) posters for European School Day.