C2 Visit
In the C2 virtual mobility meeting we intended to create bonds between students
and teachers and strengthen their sense of belonging to the project.
This was achieved by including interactive activities that helped students
to enjoy working in international teams.
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The C2 program had planned workshops that:
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contributed to a deeper knowledge of what European heritage is and its importance;
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enhanced public speaking skills.
Students developed soft and digital skills as well as public speaking techniques through presentations about famous people, impact of partners’ countries on Europe and by debating on the topic ‘More Unites Us than Separate Us’.
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Detailed information about the 3-day virtual visit can be found HERE
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Day 1
The Polish coordinator started the activity by taking the whole group on a virtual visit around the school. Unfortunately, due to COVID measures, the classrooms were empty!
During the following activity, it was the students' turn to introduce themselves. This was done by filling in certain detail on FEEL Art Shirts (unfilled version as shown below); these can be viewed by clicking HERE.
To learn more about Poland, the hosting country, the students were asked to follow a documentary video and then to participate in a quiz using Kahoot!
Next the students were asked to present important people from their country and who contributed in the past or are still contributing to their country. These presentations may be viewed in the following videos:
The final activity for the day was a teamwork exercise; in international groups, the students had to discuss, in their opinion, the good things and the bad things of being a European. All this had to be presented in the form of a poster, using Piktochart. The Maltese students led this workshop.
Some moments from the day:.
Day 2
The day started off with the students being given guidelines of how to participate actively in a debate. They were also briefed of what they were expected to follow throughout the day. Kindly click on the image to read through the guidelines of the day's expectations. This workshop was led by the Polish teacher, Mr Ignacy Szczeniowski.
Then the students were split into six breakout rooms consisting of international teams. during this activity the students were expected to brainstorm ideas arguments they would eventually use during the actual debate. They were also asked to select potential speakers for the debate. The following are the guidelines given to students in order to help them through this workshop. ​
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How to find ideas for argumentation in 5 steps?
1) Think of a motion - Why is it true? Why is it not true?
2) Split the paper in two parts. Write any idea for the side of proposition and the side of opposition - do not judge them yet!
3) When you run out of the ideas, evaluate what you wrote. Cross out the ones that you consider not valid.
4) Look for the exclusive arguments that support only one side - these are the best!
5) Try to find a pattern - think how you can put together the ideas that are left for each side.
This was followed by the whole group being split into two sub groups. They were asked to justify arguments and prepare speakers for both sides of the argument: the proposition and the opposition. The following guidelines were given:
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How to justify the argument in 3 steps?
1) Ask yourself why is the statement true. Do the research.
2) Ask yourself why is the statement important. Find the values and people who may be affected.
3) Keep asking "why?" until you are satisfied with the answer.
How to structure your argument in 3 steps?
Present your argument in the following way:
1) State your reason in one clear sentence.
2) Explain it by showing evidence or justification and values.
3) Illustrate the argument with an example.
Remember the shortcut SExI. :)
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The following image shows the speakers and members of each group:
Day 3
The focus of day 3 was the actual debate: More unites us than separates us. ​
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Before the debate, all participants were asked to express their opinion on the motion. The following shows the results prior to the debate:
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The roles of the different speakers was than explained.
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The first speaker of each team defines the topic and the main points of the issue, presents the main argumentation strategy and may introduce the first arguments. Opening speeches should make the subject crystal-clear to listeners.
The second speaker of each team presents the main line of argumentation and data for their side of the motion. She/he presents the core arguments and clarifies their details.
The third speaker of each team presents the counter-argumentation and criticism of the opposing party's arguments. She/he also sums up the debate and puts closing remarks.This is an opportunity to reiterate their points, sell their arguments and persuade the jury to vote for their side.
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The rank of speakers per group was next chosen:
TEAM A: (OPPOSITION)
1st: Martina (Malta)
2nd: Ewa (Poland)
3rd: Hanaa (Malta)
Support: Olivia (Spain)
TEAM B: (PROPOSITION)
1st: Nour (Malta)
2nd: Berta (Spain)
3rd: Alejandra (Spain)
Support: Piotr (Poland)
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The actual debate was next. This can be followed by watching the two videos below.
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What was the opinion of the participants after the debate? Did they stick to their original opinion or were they convinced otherwise?
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The Polish Virtual visit came to an end through a virtual farewell lunch. Participants were encourages to upload traditional local dishes and to comment about them. It was appetizing indeed :) Please click on the image to view some of the dishes presented.
Evaluation
Certificate
All participants were awarded a certificate of participation.
