The workshops “the world and I” aim to develop essential life skills through travel-based themes.
In line with the new program of the Quebec Ministry of Education, CCQ, the three workshops, led by a qualified team, enable young people to open up to the world and enjoy an enriching learning experience.
- A series of 3 fun and educational workshops;
- Designed and led by qualified, experienced educators;
- Linked to the new CCQ program, Culture et citoyenneté québécoise, from the Ministère de l’éducation du Québec.
worshop 1: the backpacker
Young people are encouraged to fill their travel backpacks with information about themselves.
- We talk about our interests and values.
- We identify similarities and differences between ourselves and young people living elsewhere in the world.
- We ask ourselves why we travel.
workshop 2: travel journal
Young people are led to understand the usefulness of a travel journal.
- We talk about collecting information
- We identify what constitutes an outstanding moment, a memory…
- We reflect on the notion of sharing, of bearing witness
workshop 3: about you (storytelling)
Young people are encouraged to create their own traveller’s notebook in anticipation of a possible trip.
- We identify what we would like to experience on a future trip.
- We choose a way to create our story
For whom
Elementary school students in grades 5 and 6, and secondary school students in grades 1 to 5, as well as community organizations.
In class :
- Elementary school students in grades 5 and 6;
- Secondary school students in grades 1, 2, 4 and 5.
Outside class :
- For young people in grades 5 and up;
- In community organizations;
- In an extracurricular context.
*Workshops are offered free of charge to public schools in disadvantaged neighbourhoods in the Greater Montreal area.
*Places are limited.
*Places are limited.
Where
The Edu GoPro team, made up of legally qualified teachers and education specialists, visits primary and secondary schools and community organizations.
Duration
75 minutes per workshop
Price
Free – Expenses covered by the Saintlo Foundation