Category / CFL Education
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8+1 ways to teach empathy
Empathy is a soft skill shaped by genetics (to a small extent) but primarily shaped by factors such as context and environment. It can be developed through our interaction with others.
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It’s official: #WeAre1 expands empathy beyond the classroom
New (published) research shows learning to care in the classroom leads to wider, empathic behaviours among primary children.
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#WeAre1 through… the audio-visual experience!
And finally through hard work, willingness and patience… it is here! The audio-visual material for #WeAre1 from OMÚ is ready and available to the teachers who have already trained, as well as the general public.
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Caring for Life Education has been lauded by the UN with a second award.
The Caring for Life Education project, known as #WeAre1 in Greece, has been lauded by the UN with a second award.
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#Eimaste1 aka #WeAre1 in…action!
OMÚ’s first teacher training has concluded with resounding success, covering all 5 Subject Areas of #Eimaste1. Our pioneering and holistic curriculum for primary schools supports children in developing social-emotional intelligence, and can prevent violent behaviour and antisocial encounters.
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What is #Eimaste1?
A new academic year, With #Eimaste1! And… Critical thinking Cooperation Empathy Respect Based on UNESCO’s 4 pillars of education and with recognition as UN Good Practices (helping to achieve the SDGs), #WeAreOne…
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We are hiring
We are hiring: could you be our next CFL coordinator?
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Fur in schools…
Culling at mink fur farms in Europe due to Covid-19, has been centerstage in the media recently. How is this connected to an education programme in Greece? Find out more!
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An introduction to Effective Altruism
Most of us want to make a difference. We see suffering, injustice and death, and are moved to do something about them. But working out what that ‘something’ is, let alone actually doing it, can be a difficult and disheartening challenge. Effective altruism is a response to this challenge.
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The wolf and the butterfly during lockdown
Christina Apostolidi is the author of the children’s story “The Wolf and the Butterfly”*. Here, she speaks of her experience during the Covid-19 lockdown and how it redefined her relationship with nature.