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Activities by the ALF
ALF's Euro-Mediterranean Teacher Training Programme was established in May 2006 in collaboration with the Arab League, Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organizations (ALECSO) and the Council of Europe. It provides teachers from Euro-Med countries with teaching skills and materials on cultural and religious diversity, sustainable development and education for human rights and democratic citizenship.

1. Euro-Med Teacher Training - Course on Religious Diversity and Gender in an Intercultural Dialogue Perspective-, Alexandria, Egypt, 20-24 November 2006

This training course was organized by the Anna Lindh Foundation together with the Council of Europe and the Swedish Institute in Alexandria. Thirty-four teachers from 18 Euro-Mediterranean countries participated in the training in Alexandria, Egypt from November 20th – 24th, 2006. According to the conclusions of a High Level Experts meeting convened recently by the Arab League and the Anna Lindh Foundation in Cairo, some knowledge on all major religions in the region is necessary for promoting mutual respect. Teachers were led in understanding religious diversity and pluralism; they were introduced to methods and tools of intercultural education that they can use in class and out-of-school; and they  learned about the role women and men can play in intercultural and inter-religious dialogue. The output of the training course will be the development and dissemination of teaching materials on religious diversity. The sample teaching material will be tested in a future teacher training courses and  will then be finalized on the basis of the feedback of this training course. The training material will soon be available on ALF's website .

« Le Programme Euro-méditerranéen de formation des enseignants de la Fondation Anna Lindh (FAL) vise à offrir une formation continue aux enseignants impliqués dans des projets Euro-méditerranéens en faveur de la coopération régionale pour la jeunesse. Douze séminaires de formation seront co-organisés avec le Conseil de l’Europe et en coopération avec l’ALECSO sur les thèmes suivants : patrimoine culturel, aptitudes nécessaires au dialogue entre les cultures, droits de l’homme et citoyenneté démocratique, et diversité religieuse et culturelle. » Cette formation, organisée par la FAL, a réuni à Alexandrie, les 20-24 novembre 2006,  34 enseignants de la région. Le thème central est la promotion du respect mutuel par la connaissance de l’autre, notamment la connaissance des religions. La formation propose des outils et des méthodes pédagogiques utilisables en classe et au sein d’activités périscolaires. Après un processus d’implémentation sur le terrain, des outils pédagogiques seront présentés sur le site web de la FAL.

1.1. Council of Europe, Religious Diversity and Intercultural Education: a Reference Book for Schools, Strasbourg, France, (2005)

This document is one of the main outcomes of the project: “the challenge of intercultural education today: religious diversity and dialogue in Europe” (project description available at: http://www.coe.int/t/e/ cultural_co-operation/education/Intercultural_education/_Intro.asp#TopOfPage). The project promotes an approach to intercultural learning highlighting dialogue, the development of mutual understanding and living together. This reference book is a tool for teachers, educators, teacher trainers and administrators alike, to help them prepare youth to live in peace in a culturally and religiously diverse world. It offers theoretical perspectives within Europe and across the world (1st section); concepts and methodological tools with examples centered on working together approaches (2nd section); and the application of ICE principles to school governance with respect to issues of participation, social inclusion and HR (3rd section); it concludes with examples of current practice (4th section).

A user-friendly tool, this book is designed to stimulate all educational professionals (policy makers/administrators/school directors and teaching staff alike) to use new inspiring methods in curriculum development, whole-school and global school/environment approaches. The book is a very thorough guide. Highly recommended.

Available at: http://www.coe.int
Other CoE publications on the theme of religious diversity and intercultural dialogue freely available at:
http://www.coe.int/T/E/Cultural_Co-operation

[Un guide à l’usage des enseignants et autres professionnels de l’éducation souhaitant développer de nouveaux programmes  ainsi que des projets d’ouverture de l’école sur son environnement. Non disponible en français.]
Voir aussi “Le nouveau défi interculturel de l’éducation: diversité et dialogue religieux en Europe”:
http://www.coe.int/t/f

1.2. Keast, J., How to do Deal with Religious Diversity in Classrooms, Euro-Med Teacher Training Workshop on Religious Diversity, Intercultural Dialogue and Gender Issues, Alexandria, Egypt, (2006).

A report on the workshop, with an extensive presentation of the book: “Religious diversity and intercultural education: a reference book for schools”, Council of Europe, Strasbourg, 2005 (ref 5.1.). Many ideas on how to introduce the theme of religious diversity in schools are presented. Discussions in small group sessions and other presentations dealing with intercultural education, gender issues and religious diversity are summarized in bullet point style. The document lists recommendations to the Anna Lindh Foundation on ways to raise awareness of the importance to promote intercultural dialogue, and religious diversity in schools of the Euro-med region.

"Alexandria Report"

[Une présentation PowerPoint sur le guide cité paragraphe 1.1. Non disponible en français]

1.3. Hellicar, E., Report of the Euro-Med Conference in Alexandria, Euro-Med Teacher Training Workshop on Religious Diversity, Intercultural Dialogue and Gender Issues, Alexandria, Egypt, (2006).

This document is a personal account by a participant, with some notes concerning a personal evaluation of the workshop. It summarizes plenary sessions, and group feedback, lists recommendation to the ALF and examples presented by participants to the workshop.

"REPORT and recommendations of all groups"

[Un rapport proposé par l’un des participants au séminaire. Non disponible en français.]

  • Workgroup and Workshop sessions 1, 2 and 3 - Euro-Med Teacher Training Workshop on Religious Diversity, Intercultural Dialogue and Gender Issues, Alexandria, Egypt, (2006).

This series of 8 documents are summaries of the small group sessions within the teacher training workshop on religious diversity. They list: issues of concern, recommendations to the ALF and suggestions for developing learning materials.

"Conclusions Religious Diversity T-Training Course", -

[Une série de 8 rapports d’ateliers du séminaire. Non disponible en français.]

1.5 Keast, J., Intercultural Education and Religious Diversity, Euro-Med Teacher Training Workshop on Religious Diversity, Intercultural Dialogue and Gender Issues, Alexandria, Egypt, (2006)

This presentation is part of an effort to disseminate understanding of Intercultural Education ICE raising conceptual issues of religious education and dialogue and considering examples of current practice in the field of intercultural and inter-religious dialogue. After describing the process initiated by the Council of Europe promoting intercultural dialogue, leading to the Year of Intercultural Dialogue in 2008, it focuses on presenting the reference book for schools (ref. 5.1.).

"Alexandria COE Project"

[Une présentation PowerPoint sur le thème de l’éducation interculturelle, et interreligieuse, avec des exemples pratiques de terrain. Non disponible en français.]

1.6. Keast, J., The Importance of Intercultural and Inter-religious Dialogue, Euro-Med Teacher Training Workshop on Religious Diversity, Intercultural Dialogue and Gender Issues,  Alexandria, Egypt, (2006)

This text corresponds to the speech linked to the slide by slide presentation “Intercultural Education (ICE) and religious diversity” (ref. 5.5.), its main conceptual ideas and examples from the reference book for teachers (ref. 5.1.).

"Alexandria presentation on COE Project"

[Ce texte accompagne la présentation section 1.5 sur le guide section 1.1. Non disponible en français.]

1.7. Wageih, H.M., Key Technical and Moral Benchmarks for the Effective Cross-cultural and Inter-religious Dialogue, Euro-Med Teacher Training Workshop on Religious Diversity, Intercultural Dialogue and Gender Issues, Alexandria, Egypt, (2006)

This presentation examines the difficulty of establishing an intercultural, inter-faith dialogue. It studies the cognitive context and determines key benchmarks for the practice.

"Anna Lindh"

[Une présentation sur la difficulté à établir un dialogue interreligieux. Non disponible en français.]

1.8. Bystrom, G.J., Same, Same but Different - Multi-Faith Europe, Euro-Med Teacher Training Workshop on Religious Diversity, Intercultural Dialogue and Gender Issues, Alexandria, Egypt, (2006)

The document is a presentation of an exhibit project on cultural and religious diversity, conflicts and dialogue, opening in Gothenburg in 2008, and touring European cities in 2008-2012.

"Same - ALF – ALEXANDRIA- 0611106"

[Une présentation d’une exposition artistique sur le thème de la diversité culturelle et religieuse à Gothenburg. Non disponible en français.]

1.9. Ashmawy, A.K., Religious Dimension of Intercultural Education in Europe, Euro-Med Teacher Training Workshop on Religious Diversity, Intercultural Dialogue and Gender Issues, Alexandria, Egypt, (2006)

This presentation, initially planned to be lead by Basma Elshayyal, Head of Religious Education (RE) at the Islamia Girls Highschool, outlines the current situation of Religious Education in Great Britain. It offers an overview, legal requirements and statistics by ethnic group.

"final Basma Elshayyal 21st November"

[Une présentation sur le cadre légal, et offrant des statistiques, sur l’éducation religieuse au Royaume-Uni. Non disponible en français.]

1.10. Report of Summer Activities Performed at the Environmental Science Center – in the Environmental Garden – June-September 2006, Euro-Med Teacher Training Workshop on Religious Diversity, Intercultural Dialogue and Gender Issues, Alexandria, Egypt, (2006)

This is a presentation on an educational programme for youth. The document describes the aim, target group, stages and activities performed during that summer. Through story telling, creative writing, songs, expression of feelings, critical thinking and acquiring debate skills, the young participants learn about environmental issues (waste management, health, consumer choices).

This is an interestingly original and rich presentation that can represent a good tool for educators working in the field of extracurricular, global education projects. Recommended.

summer activities 2006

[Une présentation concernant un projet périscolaire original sur l’éducation au développement durable et au recyclage.Non disponible en français.]

1.11.  ALF/EUROMED, Communiqué de Presse: La Première Formation Euro-Med pour enseignants sur la “diversité religieuse”, Fondation Roi Baudoin, Bruxelles, (2006).

Selon les résultats d’une réunion d’experts de la Ligue Arabe et de la Fondation Anna Lindh, qui s’est déroulée au Caire, « il est nécessaire de proposer une information sur les principales religions au préalable à la promotion du respect mutuel ». Le Programme Euro-Med de formation des enseignants fournit aux enseignants des pays euro-méditerranéens des compétences professionnelles et des matériaux pédagogiques sur des thèmes primordiaux pour l’entente entre les peuples. Cette conférence, organisée par l’ALF en collaboration avec le CdE et l’Institut Suédois d’Alexandrie, « offre une introduction à la diversité et au pluralisme religieux, aux méthodes et outils d’éducation interculturelle formelle et non-formelle (…) ainsi que sur le rôle que peuvent jouer les hommes et les femmes au sein du dialogue interreligieux ».

http://www.kbs-frb.org/

[A press release presenting the Euro-Med for Teacher Training Program. (See chapter 1., p6)]

2. Cultural Diversity and Intercultural Dialogue for a Euro-Mediterranean Education Seminar: Knowledge Building and Networking, Barcelona , November 29th -December 2nd, 2006

This seminar was organised by the Anna Lindh Foundation (ALF), the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), the European Institute of the Mediterranean (IEMed), the Ministère de l’Éducation, Loisir et Sport du Québec, the Ministry of Education of the Generalitat of Catalonia, in cooperation with the Council of Europe (CoE). It gathered around 90 people from the 35 Euro-Mediterranean countries and from Canada from the 29th November to the 2nd December. During the seminar, experts and participants discussed the main challenges of education both in the North and in the South of the Mediterranean, from issues regarding access and quality of education to innovative proposals for knowledge building and teaching within the context of cultural diversity. Concerning the development of intercultural dialogue through education and cultural diversity, participants identified what could be the main challenges for our societies in a general way and particularly within the context of schools, and discussed how different teaching professionals address this issue in their specific contexts. Emphasis was put on the idea of how much we can learn from each other, not only improving knowledge of the others’ culture, values, ways of living and understanding, but also how experiences applied in other contexts could be adjusted to fit  our own situations. Reinforcement and support of qualitative research centred on the process of building values, attitudes and creativity to foster a transformation in mentalities was stressed as an essential component of future action.

Ce séminaire, qui a réuni, du 29 novembre au 2 décembre 2006, 9O personnes de 35 pays de la région euro-méditerranéenne, a été organisé par la Fondation Anna Lindh, la Ligue Arabe pour l’Education, la Culture et la Science (ALECSO), l’Institut Européen de la Méditerranée (IEMed), the Ministère de l’Éducation, Loisir et Sport du Québec, le Ministère de l’Education du Generalitat de Catalogne et le Conseil de l’Europe, sur le thème de la diversité culturelle, du dialogue interculturel, et du défi posé aux pays du pourtour méditerranéen en matière d’éducation. Des expériences de terrain ont été échangées comme exemples de bonne pratique. L’accent a été mis sur la nécessité de promouvoir la recherche en éducation autour de la question de la transformation des attitudes et des mentalités.

2.1. Huber, J., Developing Intercultural Dialogue through Education and Cultural Diversity, Council of Europe, Cultural Diversity and Intercultural Dialogue for a Euro-Mediterranean Education Seminar, Barcelona, (2006).

After summarizing the Council of Europe’s principles on cultural diversity (respect for diversity, democracy, Human Rights and rule of law) and the importance of education to promote intercultural dialogue, this presentation explores the key aspects of competencies, skills and attitudes that empower the individual to get involved in actions aimed at  fostering a just and inclusive society. Working together is a pre-condition to create a community of shared understanding and find answers to the world’s present challenges. The document then presents the CoE’s Pestalozzi Trainer Training Modules (ref 1.1), aimed at moving from policy to action. The program offers training for pre- and in-service teacher trainers, on 4 themes (Education for Democratic Citizenship, Intercultural Education, History Education, Education for Linguistic and Cultural Diversity) and supports trainees’ field work by a collaborative approach through networking. An open source online databank, featuring training units and other useful materials, will be created for each theme.

A comprehensive presentation, made lively with proverbs and sayings, developing a common sense approach to the topic. Recommended.

Huber

[Ce document est une présentation du Conseil de l’Europe et de ses principes d’action sur le thème de la diversité  culturelle. Il décrit le programme Pestalozzi pour la Formation de Formateurs auquel participent des enseignants envoyés par la FAL (voir chapitre 6). Non disponible en français.]

2.2. Qaraeen, Eman, Developing Intercultural Dialogue through Education and Cultural Diversity,  Anna Lindh Foundation, Cultural Diversity and Intercultural Dialogue for a Euro-Mediterranean Education Seminar, Barcelona, (2006).

Ms. Qara'een presented the role of the Foundation's programme in promoting learning about cultural diversity, which was recommended as priority by the High Level Group of Experts on "bringing the people of both shores of the Mediterranean closer", convened in 2003 by the President of the European Comission, Romano Prodi..

The presentation focused on ALF's contribution to enhance intercultural education, inter-religious dialogue and cultural diversity  through the implementation of the following educational programmes: the Euro-Med Schools Programme; Euro-Med Teacher Training Programme; the Euro-Med Multilingual learning and teaching resources for cultural  diversity and heritage, human rights and democratic citizenship and sustainable development; the Euro-Med programme for comparative research on school textbooks and curricula.  

Mme Qara'een a présenté le rôle du programme de la Fondation dans la promotion de l'apprentissage de la diversité culturelle, défini comme prioritaire par le groupe d'experts de haut niveau réunis en 2003 par le Président de la Commission Européenne Romano Prodi, sur le thème « rapprocher les peuples des deux rives de la Méditerranée ».

Cette présentation se concentre sur les contributions de la FAL envers l'amélioration de l'éducation interculturelle, du dialogue inter-religieux et de la diversité culturelle à travers la mise en oeuvre des programmes éducationnels suivants: le programme des écoles Euro-Med; le programme Euro-Med de formation des enseignants; les ressources pédagogiques multilingues Euro-Med pour la diversité culturelle et le patrimoine, les droits de l'homme et la citoyenneté démocratique et le développement durable; le programme Euro-Med pour la recherche comparative sur les livres et les programmes scolaires.

A descriptive document that presents the ALF’s programmes. Recommended

[Un document descriptif sur les programmes de l’ALF. Non disponible en français.]

This presentation also referred to Dr. Schoefthaler’s speech "What Went Wrong with the Dialogue between Cultures" addressed at the occasion of the Hanaforum on "Europe in Dialogue and Interaction between Cultures" organized by the Finnish-Swedish Cultural Centre and held in Helsinki, Finland on 5th of April 2006.
Dr. Traugott Schoefthaler is currently the Executive Director of the Anna Lindh Euro-Mediterranean Foundation for the Dialogue between Cultures, Alexandria, Egypt. The speech refers to the concepts of culture, opposing the concept of "national cultures", that “reduces the creative dimension of culture to a collective instrument for national cohesion and identity” and “cultural self-determination” which is among the core values enshrined in all international human rights conventions and agreements. The Human Rights declaration does not refer to any specific cultural or religious construct: “We have a common language for universal values. What we do not have, is a common language for cultural differences”. The author proceeds to explain how we can, today, in times of “critical confrontations”, work on the creation of such a language and promote a meaningful dialogue between cultures that goes beyond tolerance to embrace necessary mutual respect. Key elements to this shift are explained:

  • "Cultural diversity between as well as within countries is as essential for humankind as biodiversity is for nature.
  • The right to be different is core element of a rights-based understanding of culture.
  • Overlap between cognitive and emotional elements of intercultural relations is the rule and not the exception.
  • Deconstructing self-referential systems of belief and knowledge is essential.
  • Freedom of opinion or any other belief is not only a basic human right; it is intrinsic to any human understanding of religion. Enforcing belief would be a contradiction itself, as much as imposing values "comes down in the end to negating them" (Jacques Delors)."

This is an interesting analytical essay that presents an up to date view of cultural issues. Highly recommended.

This transcript is available at: http://qantara.de/webcom/

[Ce document est la retranscription d’une allocution, présentée en Finlande en avril 2006, lors d’un forum sur le thème de l’Europe et le dialogue entre les cultures, qui présente des points de vue récents sur le thème de l’inter-culturalité. C’est un texte analytique intéressant. Non disponible sous cette forme en français.]

2.3. Akkari, A., Les Défis de l’Education dans les Pays du Sud de la Méditerranée, Haute Ecole Pédagogique Berne-Jura-Neuchâtel, Cultural Diversity and Intercultural Dialogue for a Euro-Mediterranean Education - Seminaire , Barcelone, (2006).

Cette présentation analyse l’impact du contexte colonial et post –colonial sur les systèmes scolaires dans les pays du Sud de la Méditerranée. L’école y est a la croisée de plusieurs chemins : tradition/modernité, rural/urbain, élite/classes populaires. Alors même que l’accès à l’éducation s’améliore, de nombreux défis demeurent : qualité, réussite scolaire, centralisation, méthodes pédagogiques, fuite des cerveaux… L’école de demain, soutenue par la recherche en éducation, devra relever ces défis en intégrant une approche linguistique, culturelle, technique et de communication, afin d’offrir aux jeunes de demain les savoirs  et surtout les compétences dont ils auront besoin pour réussir dans un monde global.

Une présentation très complète qui, même en l’absence de notes explicatives, permet de se faire une image d’ensemble sur les défis présents auxquels sont confrontés les systèmes éducatifs des Pays du Sud de la Méditerranée. Lecture recommandée.

"Akkari30Novembre2006"

[This document is a presentation on the challenges to education in the South-Mediterranean countries. Not available in English.]

2.4. Barrionuevo, J., Blancafort, M., Rodriguez, S., COMConèixer: General experience presentation- classroom practice, Escuola projecte, Cultural Diversity and Intercultural Dialogue for a Euro-Mediterranean Education - Seminar, Barcelona, (2006).

This document is a presentation of a multi-classroom practice involving project learning and collaborative processes, with primary and secondary school students. The project corresponds to a constructivist approach to learning. It is in its 3rd year.

An interesting and innovative project, developing skills for working together, critical thinking, access to modern knowledge sharing technology and project learning. Emphasis is given to the importance of teachers’ professional development. For information on the project, you may visit the website: http://www.xtec.es/ofinternacional/COMconeixer/eng/index.htm (Languages: Catalan, Spanish, French, and English).Recommended.

In the "Barcelona" CD, PowerPoint Presentation named "COMConèixer: General experience"

[Une présentation complète d’un programme original et bien pensé de pédagogie de projet. Non disponible en français.]

2.5. COMConèixer Project: Evaluation, Consell Superior d’Avaloacio de Systema Educatiu, Generalitat de Catalunya, Cultural Diversity and Intercultural Dialogue for a Euro-Mediterranean Education - Seminar, Barcelona, (2006).

This document presents the results of an evaluation of the COMConèixer project. The main aspects that have been evaluated are collective knowledge building, knowledge forum, community building in and out of school, teacher professional development, sustainability and tranferability.

"Com conèixer: english"

[Une présentation de l’évaluation du programme présenté dans la  section 2.5. Non disponible en français.]

2.6. Vidal, L., The Challenges of Basic Education in the Southern Mediterranean Countries, IEMed, Cultural Diversity and Intercultural Dialogue for a Euro-Mediterranean Education Seminar, Barcelona, (2006).

The presentation highlights the past ten years of initiatives in the field of education in Europe with special focus on the South Mediterranean region. It summarizes achievements in the decade after the “Barcelona Declaration ” (1995), citing key programs within the Anna Lindh Foundation: Euro-med Youth Program , Euro-Med schools Program, Euro-Med Teacher Training Program and Euro-Med Program for Comparative Research. The document then presents action plans for the next 5 years and regional statistics on education. It concludes with recommendations and general observations: education in conflict situations causes for school drop out, primary education and curriculum improvement.

This presentation is a comprehensive presentation, offering an extensive view on initiatives and general facts in the fields of education in the Euro-Med region. It is a good source of information for those who seek insight on regional needs for policy and action.  Highly recommended.

"PresentationChallenges of Education in the Southern Mediterranean"

[Une présentation des initiatives en matière d’éducation en Europe avec un regard spécifique sur la région méditerranéenne. Offre des statistiques intéressantes. Document utile pour la réflexion sur une politique de l’éducation dans la région. Non disponible en français.]

2.7. Manrique, B., Custers, G., Intercultural Dialogue through Education, Fundacion Atman- for the Dialogue Among Civilizations, Cultural Diversity and Intercultural Dialogue for a Euro-Mediterranean Education Conference Barcelona - Seminar, (2006).

A presentation of the foundation and its educational projects aiming at improving dialogue, mutual understanding and promoting peace in the Mediterranean and the Middle-East. Its main fields of operation are: “engaging youth in debates, facilitating encounters, research and publications, education and training.

"presentation Atman Barcelona 30 Nov 2006"

[Une présentation de la Fondation Atman et de ses activités. Non disponible en français.]

2.8. Ghada, TOT program in Egypt, Cultural Diversity and Intercultural Dialogue for a Euro-Mediterranean Education - Seminar, Barcelona, (2006).

This document presents the web pages of a non-profit global network IEARN (International Education Resource Network), engaging youth in collaborative educational projects.

"Ghada Egypt"

[Une présentation du site web du Réseau International IEARN. Non disponible en français.]

2.9. Lamon, M., Innovation in Teacher Development for the Knowledge Age, Cultural Diversity and Intercultural Dialogue for a Euro-Mediterranean Education - Seminar, Barcelona, (2006).

This document presents work accomplished through the publication of a UNESCO guide: “Teacher Development in an E-learning Age, a Policy and Planning Guide”, focusing on teachers’ professional development through e-learning. It presents views of “the global context of e-learning for teacher development, the global challenge of preparing 15-35 million teachers needed in the next 15 years to meet UNESCO's “Education for All” goals and the major organizational, financial, policy and planning issues related to effective use of e-learning for teacher development in both developed and developing countries.”

"Cultural Diversity"
See also: http://portal.unesco.org/

[Une présentation sur le projet de formation de formateurs à distance: le E-Learning. Non disponible en français. Pour plus d’informations consulter le site web de l’UNESCO http://portal.unesco.org/education/]

2.10. Anna Lindh Foundation / European Institute of the Mediterranean (IEMed), Ministry of Education of the Generalitat of Catalonia, Seminar Conclusions, Cultural Diversity and Intercultural Dialogue for Euro-Mediterranean Education - Seminar, Barcelona, (2006)

This brief report summarizes the conference and future actions suggested to take place as a follow up of this meeting. 4 workshops gathered during the 4 days of the conference: “Developing intercultural dialogue through education”, “How to develop capacities for knowledge building in the Euro-Mediterranean region”, “Practices in schools on cultural diversity, sustainable development and others” and “Teacher professional development”. The debates of the workshop groups were focused on trying to identify common challenges, solutions, action plans to address them and networking as a final goal for further development. Participants decided to launch “a network of networks between partners, at different levels: pupils, teachers, teacher trainers, researchers, public administrations, ministries of education and all agents of civil society working in education and human development”. This network would be monitored by a permanent committee representative of different countries, and its objectives would be to contribute to insert the Euro-Mediterranean region “into the global knowledge society through a conscious exercise of dialogue despite the differences and obstacles that may arise”.

This report is an interesting review with a “voice”. It offers insight on participants’ points of view on the conference, including advice on giving more space to the Arab language and south Mediterranean countries. (Available in 4 languages:  English, French, Arabic and Catalan).  Recommended.

Ce rapport est le résumé de la conférence. Il dresse la liste des actions futures prévues comme suite à cette rencontre. Les débats se sont centrés sur l’identification des défis et des solutions concernant l’éducation dans différents pays de la région, dans le but de travailler ensemble pour mettre en place des plans d’actions. L’idée d’un « réseau de réseaux » est lancée, réunissant les acteurs de niveaux différents : élèves, enseignants, directeurs d’école, chercheurs et formateurs. Ce réseau serait piloté par un comité tournant représentant les différents pays impliqués avec le but d’inscrire la région dans la « communauté du savoir mondial ».

Un rapport qui présente une vue originale sur la conférence, avec des avis de participants, notamment l’expression d’un souhait qu’une place plus importante soit donnée à la langue arabe dans ce type de rencontre. Disponible en anglais, français, arabe et catalan.

"conclusions seminar"- Available in English, French, Arabic and Catalan.

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