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If understanding and well-being are central to education then philosophy must be taught in schools

Understanding consists in a unity of these outlooks, and until the-powers-that-be understand this, education will fail to meet the ends at which it should be aiming. Yes, everyone has a right to be able to read, write and count, but what is less often argued for – and very often forgotten – is that everyone has a right to better understanding and to greater wellbeing.
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Implementing digital educational resources

Schools from all over Europe have the opportunity to apply the use of educational resources in school practice, so as to test and evaluate the impact of digital resources on the quality of teaching and its effects on the overall innovation culture of the school. These digital resources are retrieved from a wide range of prestigious educational repositories, which cover a variety of curriculum areas, pupils’ age levels, pedagogical objectives and school needs. Here is a list of suggested school-based implementation activities.

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In the manner of the word: a game for teaching vocabulary

This lesson plan involves the use of a game (In the Manner of the Word) for the teaching of English vocabulary. It is designed as a warm-up or a main activity. As with all classroom games, the focus is on active participation and team building among peers. It should not be seen as a simple ice-breaker, but as a serious attempt to engage students in collaborative learning with a bit of fun.

Poutler, Ch. (2002) Playing the Game. Palgrave 

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Incursion in the world of physics with Arduino

Incursion in the world of physics with Arduino

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Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children

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Institute of Art & Ideas: Philosophy for our times: cutting edge debates and talks from the world's leading thinkers

The Institute of Art and Ideas (IAI) is committed to fostering a progressive and vibrant intellectual culture in the UK. We are a charitable, not-for-profit organisation engaged in changing the current cultural landscape through the pursuit and promotion of big ideas, boundary-pushing thinkers and challenging debates.

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Interested in bringing innovation into your school? Then join us on Open Discovery Space!

An introduction on how a school can join ODS. National Coordinators may use or adapt this presentation in their communication with schools
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Interested in bringing innovation into your school? Then join us on Open Discovery Space!

An introduction on how my school can join Open Discovery Space.
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Interested in bringing innovation into your school? Then join us on Open Discovery Space!

An introduction on how my school can join Open Discovery Space.
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International Drama/Theatre and Education Association

IDEA is an association of individuals and professional associations supporting and promoting drama/theatre and education. IDEA is open to regional and international associations and to other institutes, bodies, networks, organisations, schools, universities and individuals working in drama/theatre and education. We represent drama/theatre and education in a world context.

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International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Every year around 27 January, UNESCO pays tribute to the memory of the victims of the Holocaust and reaffirms its unwavering commitment to counter antisemitism, racism, and other forms of intolerance that may lead to group-targeted violence. The date marks the anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau by Soviet troops on 27 January 1945.

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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

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Introducing school innovation in the context of ODS

This is a presentation on School Innovation in the context of the Open Discovery Space Summer Academy 2016. The presentation covers all aspects of the ODS Innovation Model with detailed descriptions of matters such as the E-maturity questionnaire, teachers' ICT competency profiles and school action plans. The presentation was delivered by Stephanos Cherouvis on the 4th of July 2016.    

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IO2 Pedagogical Framework and Training Course Descriptions

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Is it morally permissible to kill animals for food?

Is it morally permissible to kill animals for food? If yes/no start working on your "why's". Is it morally permissible to kill humans for food? Is it morally permissible to kill (severely) mentally challenged humans for food? Is it morally permissible to kill animals for food, because we can? Is it morally permissible to kill animals for food, because they would do the same if given the opportunity? Is it morally permissible to hit a child back? Watch the video for homework and start on the questions in the classroom.  

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