Erasmus+ as a Path to Global Citizenship Education
Main Info
TCA Description
The TCA seminar “Erasmus+ as a Path to Global Citizenship Education“ will focus on participation as one of the horizontal priorities of the Erasmus+ programme. The key topic will be the connection between Erasmus+ mobility projects and education for global citizenship. The seminar will emphasize the importance of global education for contemporary Europe and explore its potential as a tool for promoting critical thinking, active citizenship, and the values of the European Union.
The main goals are:
- Inspiring teachers to integrate the principles of global education into their activities.
- Showcasing good practices in linking global education with Erasmus+ mobility projects.
- Presenting specific methods and tools applicable in education on the European values and global citizenship.
- Analyzing the processes necessary for developing global competencies of students and teachers.
Participants of this TCA seminar will gain practical knowledge about developing global skills and will also have opportunities for networking, experience sharing, and building new partnerships. After the seminar, all participants should know the basic principles of global citizenship education and how to integrate them into their teaching across different school subjects. They will also gain insights into adjusting their Erasmus+ mobilities to integrate global education effectively. Educators will feel more confident in addressing complex global issues in the classroom. However, the seminar will not only focus on how to teach young people but also on how teachers can further educate themselves in these topics.
The TCA will be organized in the centre of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia at the Loft Hotel. Participants will be accommodated in the same hotel where the main activities will take place. Programme of the seminar will include lectures, workshops, study visits and networking sessions. Accommodation and food costs will be covered by the Slovak national agency. . The seminar is linked to the LTA PEACE+ initiative, coordinated by the Italian national agency INDIRE.
The programme of the TCA seminar will start on 17th of September at 17:00 and end on 19th of September at 14:00.
We kindly ask you to organise your travel arrangements accordingly to avoid arriving after the start of the TCA and leaving before the end. Any extra nights must be booked and paid separately by the participants and will not be covered by SK01.
Contact information of Organiser NA SK01 - SAAIC:
Andrej Bartík, andrej.bartik@saaic.sk - Participation Officer
Katarína Lee, katarina.lee@saaic.sk - TCA Officer
Partners and participants
The TCA seminar is open for applicants from VET and SE sector, especially teachers, who have experience with KA1 and they are interested in the topics under horizontal priority - PARTICIPATION.
Pending booked places
Accepted places
TCA Participant Application
Long-term Activity Info
The new edition of LTA PEACE+ (2025-2027) aims to expand the achievements of the first LTA PEACE initiative, reinforcing European identity and civic engagement through an integrated network of Erasmus Alumni, Ambassadors, and Role Models. The key objectives include:
Strengthening cooperation between Erasmus+ National Agencies to broaden participation and outreach.
Enhancing communication and dissemination efforts to engage a larger number of stakeholders and citizens.
Providing structured training on EU values and European citizenship education.
Continuing research on civic engagement to better target messages and content.
Increasing synergies between different European programs to foster mobility and civic participation.
Expansion of Networks
The initiative seeks to:
Unify and expand networks of Erasmus+ Ambassadors, Alumni, and Role Models across multiple countries to foster a deeper sense of European belonging.
Strengthen partnerships with institutions at local, national, and international levels to promote civic engagement.
Develop a robust governance structure that ensures sustainability and impact measurement through national Observatories.
Institutional Collaboration and Measurement
Establish stable relationships with territorial institutions for sustained collaboration.
Implement tools to periodically assess improvements in civic engagement, internationalization, social inclusion, and digital transition.
Event Planning and Outreach
Define a recurring program of events at the national and international levels, here follow a draft calendar:
PEACE+ Kick-off Meeting (February 2025, Florence, Italy - INDIRE)
PEACE (April 9-11, 2025, Cluj-Napoca, Romania)
EU Values and Participation (October 2025, Riga, Latvia)
TCA for Kindergarten Teachers (October 2025, Tallinn, Estonia)
TBD Event (October 2025, Greece)
TBD Event (November 2025, Germany)
TBD Event (2026, Vienna, Austria)
TBD Event (2026, INAPP, Italy)
- Organize multi-country meetings where Alumni and Ambassadors collaborate in outreach activities with students and teachers.
- Enhance the impact of Erasmus+ initiatives through coordinated communication strategies.
Planned activities divided for Work Packages (WPs)
WP1 - Governance
Coordination and strategic oversight of PEACE+ activities.
Establishment of a Board of Directors and an Operational Board.
Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding among National Agencies.
Monitoring progress and impact measurement through key performance indicators.
WP2 - Networks
Strengthening and expanding Alumni and Ambassador networks across Europe.
Formalizing agreements with established Erasmus+ networks (e.g., ESN, Erasmus Garage).
Developing IT tools for efficient network management.
Creating structured methodologies for selecting and engaging network members.
WP3 - Training
Developing training modules on European values, civic engagement, and political literacy.
Producing digital learning materials, including e-modules and interactive resources.
Facilitating knowledge exchange through structured online and in-person training events.
Creating an open-access training platform to support Erasmus+ beneficiaries and the general public.
WP4 - Communication
Designing and implementing a comprehensive communication plan.
Producing promotional materials, reports, videos, and case studies to highlight Erasmus+ impact.
Conducting targeted outreach campaigns at the national and European levels.
Engaging media and stakeholders in dialogue on civic participation and European citizenship.
WP5 - Research
Conducting studies on key themes such as political engagement, social inclusion, and EU citizenship.
Collaborating with academic institutions to develop research reports.
Integrating findings into policy recommendations and future Erasmus+ initiatives.
Organizing international conferences to disseminate research outcomes.
Strengthened and expanded networks of Erasmus+ Alumni, Ambassadors, and Role Models.
Increased public awareness and participation in European civic engagement initiatives.
Greater synergy between Erasmus+ programs and other EU-funded initiatives.
Enhanced training opportunities to promote EU values and citizenship education.
A data-driven approach to measuring the impact of Erasmus+ on civic engagement.