What makes this teaching kit stand out is its versatility. Its main value is that each teacher can adapt it to their school's specific context and needs, while bearing in mind that it’s based on an online, collaborative methodology.

The eTwinning methodology aligns with the European Union's (EU) strategic objectives, helping citizens to develop the key competences and skills needed to navigate a global and digital society in constant transformation. This pedagogical kit encourages students to reflect on civic literacy, strengthening their sense of responsibility towards life in society and fostering the development of active, inclusive and participatory citizenship.

The analysis of customs, traditions and civic values is proposed as a cross-cutting theme to support the development of intercultural communicative competence (ICC). This means that students will be able to:

• Know and appreciate other cultures (e.g., differences in linguistic forms such as “vous/tu,” gastronomy, ceremonies and daily life), thereby developing KNOWLEDGE.
• Acquire skills and abilities to navigate diverse contexts, applying what they have learned in real situations (e.g., adapting to rules and routines in other countries), that is, KNOW HOW TO DO.
• Identify and reflect on their own personal strengths and weaknesses (such as shyness or extroversion), fostering KNOW HOW TO ACT.
• TLearn from their virtual classmates, improving oral and written production, deepening understanding of the topics studied, managing conflict and respecting diverse opinions to reach consensus, which constitutes KNOW HOW TO LEARN.

The teaching kit emphasises the development of ICC and critical thinking, essential skills for thriving in a globalised and diverse environment, where respect for plurality and social participation are fundamental. Students are also encouraged to develop intercultural awareness by comparing differences and similarities in ways of being, responses to various situations and shared understanding of the cultures involved.

To ensure a high-quality project, it’s essential that all partners agree on a calendar of activities. You can find an example calendar at the following link. Regular coordination between teachers is equally important for designing, planning and implementing the project collaboratively, effectively monitoring the achievement of objectives and fostering a cooperative working environment in which all members participate equally and have a rewarding experience.

IMPORTANT: This kit was developed in a classroom setting, and all sessions are linked to the actual eTwinning project that was carried out. You can visit it to view the TwinSpace. We hope you find this resource useful.