The ECML project “Using ECML resources for plurilingual and intercultural education for democratic culture” recently held a two-day network meeting with 13 experts from across Europe to evaluate the project tools being developed. The meeting, designed to enhance the adaptation of ECML resources, provided a platform for dynamic discussions and insightful feedback from participants.
Sessions began with an overview of key documents, including the Council of Europe recommendation and the Competences for Democratic Culture Framework. This was followed by explorations of strategies for localising ECML resources. A significant highlight was the introduction of the adaptation grid and checklist, key tools designed to support educators and policymakers in aligning existing resources with their specific needs.
The second day focused on group work to improve the adaptation framework, brainstorming ways to integrate and search for resources in the ECML database. Feedback emphasised the need for establishing clear links between plurilingual education and democratic culture and identified challenges in adapting resources to local contexts. Several suggestions for adjusting the presented tools were discussed, including exploring the power of AI as a search engine, and developing structured scenarios for different levels of the adaptation.
The meeting underlined the project's commitment to inclusivity and flexibility in resource use. Follow-up actions include refining tools, addressing participants' concerns, and supporting the practical application of ECML resources in diverse educational contexts. Stay tuned for more updates!
Kenia Puig, Miranda Karjagdi Çolak, Eva Vetter, Nermina Wikström
- ECML project website “Using ECML resources for plurilingual and intercultural education for democratic culture” (2024-26) (available in English and German) : www.ecml.at/arpide