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Psychosocial development of migrant students through gamification

Migrant education is a critical issue as migrant students face challenges such as language barriers, adapting to the new school environment, and adjusting to the cultural context of the new country. Due to particular circumstances, individuals may feel emotionally fragmented and find it difficult to express their spontaneous, creative selves (Mironova et al., 2021). Therefore, […]

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The role of art in language learning

Second language acquisition is a complex process that goes beyond the acquisition of syntax, grammar, and vocabulary. Learning a new language also involves gaining understanding of the cultural and social contexts in which that language is spoken. Learning a new language can become daunting if social, integration or cultural issues cause additional stress to the […]

Commandaria – the oldest wine in the world is now being registered to become a UNESCO-certified cultural heritage treasure

Author: C.I.P. Citizens in Power For those who are not aware of it, Commandaria is a sweet, fortified dessert wine primarily produced in Cyprus in the mountain regions. It is thought to belong in some of the oldest grape varieties in the world, dating back to the Middle Ages. Commandaria is made from sun-dried grapes […]

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Blended exhibitions and their examples in the art world

Blended exhibitions combine physical and digital elements to create a unique and interactive experience for visitors. They are an interesting alternative to so-called traditional exhibitions, because they offer an immersive experience that combines the best of both physical and digital worlds. Among some main advantages of blended exhibitions, we can mention: – greater accessibility that […]

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Blended Exhibitions: A powerful way of enhancing students’ hard and soft skills

Exhibitions have always been a staple of the educational experience, providing students with the opportunity to showcase their hard work and achievements. However, in the digital age, it’s becoming increasingly important to integrate technology into the learning process, and blended exhibitions offer a unique solution. By combining physical and digital elements, blended exhibitions offer students […]

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Blended exhibitions in educational settings

What are exhibitions?  To define blended exhibitions, let’s start by defining the term “exhibition”. By “exhibition” we consider the “act of showing something, for example, works of art” (Oxford Learner’s dictionary, n.d.). That is usually done in an organized presentation or display of a collection of items.   What are blended exhibitions?   Blended exhibitions are […]

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E-books as a way of deepening students’ knowledge about cultural heritage

After practical worksheets, e-books are the next step in the POEME project’s quest to upskill school education staff and students towards more resilience, adaptation to change, and agility that could enable innovative practices in second language acquisition and familiarization with cultural heritage. During the last 6 months, the POEME partnership worked on the content, but […]

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Erasmus+ POEME: Choosing exhibits for language learning

Erasmus+ POEME: Choosing exhibits for language learning Museums and exhibitions have been proved to be vital for informal learning. They may provide an effective field of sharing, social, cultural and scientific information. What is more, they might improve attitudes towards learning and cognition offering playful and more attractive channels of knowledge acquisition in several fields. […]

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What are soft skills and why is their early development important for students?

The past couple of decades have marked an increasing emphasis on the notion of soft skills which are also widely known as transversal competences, 21st century skills, life skills, core skills and more (Chong 2019). This has been reflected in the fact that various educational directives include the direct and indirect development of these skills […]

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Integration of migrant children through the Arts

According to Eurostat, in 2021, 6 633 800 children were non-nationals in their country of residence. This represents approximately 8 % of the total number of children in the EU, meaning that most European countries need to integrate these children into their societies in a sustainable way.  It is very often the case that recently arrived […]

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