The training unit (TU), developed in the Pestalozzi Programme in the Education for the prevention of violence at schools (VIO) module, consists of five activities, including an assessment session for initial and in-service training for a group of up to 25 participants.
To be a competent teacher, one must step out of the traditional “adult-as the mentor” role and into an “adult-as the partner” role. That is what this TU tries to achieve. In accordance with the principle that those who are teaching are the role models for those who are learning, this TU will include pupils in training activities and give them the chance to participate in the learning process side-by-side with teachers and school principals. The TU consists of two parts, divided by a 10-day period. The TU covers preparatory and welcome activities, Roger Hart's levels of participation and joint action planning on violence prevention measures by using peer support.
To cite this resource: Gejo, J. (2012). How to improve pupil’s participation in violence prevention “…involve me and I'll understand”. In Council of Europe Pestalozzi Programme Training Units.
