A PATH FOR LIFE - OCTOBER 2021

A PATH FOR LIFE - OCTOBER 2021

The ISSE SE of Italy has conceived and designed a training course dedicated to civic education and sustainable living, based on the EDUCÆRE philosophy. The course, accredited by the regional office of education of Lombardia, will commence coming October 2021.

More specifically the course aims at fostering a deeper understanding of the Value of Peace and its related values, such as self-control, inner peace, balance, joy, trust and self-development as a means to facilitate and guide one's choices towards healthier and happier ways of living.

The methodology is interactive and experiential, and contemplates both group work and creative activities, as well as concentration exercises and meditation practice.

Furthermore, the process will enable teachers and educators to:

• prepare didactical courses, at all levels of education, focusing on specific themes aimed at the cultivation of self-development, wisdom and inner peace in the students. This approach will foster psychophysical well-being, equitable lifestyles, ethical living and good communication
• promote the principle of unity among all human beings, respect for animals, nature and right conduct, necessary to protect and preserve the planet.

During the course, teaching strategies and lesson plans will be provided, free of charge, as support to the teacher.

THE PROGRAM

The training course – A path for life - is structured in 4 units that can be attended one by one, per school year.Each unit gradually represents process through which the Human Values ​​Education program and the universal Values ​​of Truth, Righteousness, Peace, Love and Nonviolence will be thoroughly explored. The 4 units are:

1. P.A.C.E: (P.E.A.C.E): Thoughts in Harmony, Behaviour in Balance (Area of education concerned with one’s psychophysical well-being)
2. Ethics and good communication (Area of education concerned with Legality and Communication)
3. Unity in diversity (area of education concerned with respect for people, nature, shared cultural heritage, volunteer orienation)
4. The relationship between humankind and nature (area concerned with environmental education and eco-sustainable development.