A resource dedicated to teachers who want to get acquainted with different approaches which enable students to get to know each other’s identity, individuality, culture and elements of the language spoken at home. Regardless of whether this unit is being used independently by teachers or in teacher training, activities can be easily transferred and applied in classroom settings.  

The resource is particularly useful for classrooms made up of 15 - 18 year old students coming from different ethnic, social and cultural backgrounds. The activities have been designed to engage students in hands-on experiences through research, project work and presentation. As a result, students learn about and appreciate the cultural and social diversity in their classroom and school. Additionally, they familiarise themselves with some cultural universals and learn to preserve their own and others’ traditions and cultural values. Finally, by actively participating in the presented activities, students also develop their language and collaboration skills.

This training unit has been developed within the Pestalozzi Programme.

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To cite this resource:  Maniakas, T.  (2012). Tell us your stories.  In Council of Europe Pestalozzi Programme Training Units.