Touropean
Exchange of Good Practices
2019-1-DE03-KA229-059776_4
Germany
Integrierte Gesamtschule Thaleischweiler-Fröschen
Coordinator
Norway
Lillesand Ungdomsskole |
Greece
Gymnasium of Koroni |
Spain
IES Núm. 1 Universidad Laboral |
Romania
Școala Gimnazială "Elena Farago" |
People have always been curious. We have always been eager to get to know new and exciting things. To compare and find similarities as well as differences. It is part of human nature to explore neighboring countries with all their new and ancient sights and culture.
Never in history has it been easier to travel around Europe, to travel around the globe. Not only travelers but also countries and cities have discovered the value of tourism which in some regions has become a major economic pillar. But how can tourists get attracted to a country, a city or an area? And more specific: How can young people get attracted to a specific place?
With this project we want our students to explore their own as well as their partner school's surroundings and assess how to improve the touristic attractiveness for teenagers. We also want them to look into various jobs in the European market connected to tourism to make them aware of how much tourism and economy is connected.
This is the reason why five schools from the following countries want to start the project “Touropean”: Germany, Norway, Spain, Greece and Romania.
In our project young people will learn to respect divergences and consequently that will bring freshness and innovation and make Europe’s social cohesion a reality, based on tolerance, diversity and equality.
We will also put their focus on economical benefits of the tourist industry which provides a wide range of jobs. The students will be exposed to various career options. They will have the chance to deal with different people and mentalities and that will open their eyes to ideas, opportunities and
possibilities beyond what they may know exist. This can inspire and motivate our students to do well at school and help combating failure in education and early school leaving.
The students will be involved in an open education and creative use of digital media when solving their task of evaluating different touristic sights from a teenager's point of view. In today's digital era all sources of innovative practices such as creating a video clip, making interviews, a podcast, a
radio show, a slide show or a presentation as well as video channel are welcome.
Never in history has it been easier to travel around Europe, to travel around the globe. Not only travelers but also countries and cities have discovered the value of tourism which in some regions has become a major economic pillar. But how can tourists get attracted to a country, a city or an area? And more specific: How can young people get attracted to a specific place?
With this project we want our students to explore their own as well as their partner school's surroundings and assess how to improve the touristic attractiveness for teenagers. We also want them to look into various jobs in the European market connected to tourism to make them aware of how much tourism and economy is connected.
This is the reason why five schools from the following countries want to start the project “Touropean”: Germany, Norway, Spain, Greece and Romania.
In our project young people will learn to respect divergences and consequently that will bring freshness and innovation and make Europe’s social cohesion a reality, based on tolerance, diversity and equality.
We will also put their focus on economical benefits of the tourist industry which provides a wide range of jobs. The students will be exposed to various career options. They will have the chance to deal with different people and mentalities and that will open their eyes to ideas, opportunities and
possibilities beyond what they may know exist. This can inspire and motivate our students to do well at school and help combating failure in education and early school leaving.
The students will be involved in an open education and creative use of digital media when solving their task of evaluating different touristic sights from a teenager's point of view. In today's digital era all sources of innovative practices such as creating a video clip, making interviews, a podcast, a
radio show, a slide show or a presentation as well as video channel are welcome.
This project has been funded with support from the European Commission.
This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.