On Monday, March 21st, the day started with an ice-breaking activity called "Wool ball," where participants introduced themselves and created a symbolic web of connections. The activities of the day aimed to deepen the participants understanding of bullying and develop their empathy skills. Educational videos, such as "Four little corners" and "To get out the hole," were screened to address the importance of accepting and adapting to differences within a group. The participants engaged in the "Taxi taxi" activity, which simulated social exclusion, allowing them to experience the perspectives of both the excluded and the excluders. This activity aimed to raise awareness of the negative impact of exclusionary behavior. The "Sociescola" program, focused on improving the school climate, was introduced, using a sociogram to map the connections within a group and identify areas for improvement.
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The day also included a discussion of the book "Invisible" by Eloy Moreno, which explores the theme of harassment in the arts and literature. Participants examined the representation of bullying and its effects on the victims. The topic of cyberbullying was addressed through the "Digital Culture" class, raising awareness of the potential dangers of online friendships and identity theft.
On Tuesday, March 22nd, the day began with the presentation of the "Dialogic Literary Gatherings" platform, which allows participants to choose literary works and engage in in-depth discussions. The platform creates a safe space for participants to express their thoughts, feelings, and personal experiences related to the theme of friendship. The "Pigmalion Program," presented by Pilar Perez Esteve, was introduced as an innovative approach to transforming behaviors in schools. This program focuses on positive aspects, highlighting individual strengths and promoting better interaction, attention, and emotional reinforcement among students.
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The day also included discussions on the importance of emotional development and empathy in the school context. Various tests and tools relevant to addressing the challenges of the FABAS project were explored. These discussions aimed to enhance participants understanding of the underlying psychological and emotional factors related to bullying and to identify effective strategies for prevention and intervention.
On Wednesday, March 23rd, the team visited the Caixa Ontinyent Cultural Center, where they learned about the city's commitment to inclusive education. The "PREVI" program, a regional protocol to combat bullying and promote coexistence, was presented. The program highlighted the impact of digital technologies on adolescents' relationships and referred to UNICEF studies and the Sustainable Development Goals. Measures to protect children from the dangers of the internet, especially concerning shocking images, were emphasized. The program emphasized positive psychology, well-being, and the assessment of adolescents' well-being using tools such as the EPOCH questionnaire. Training and awareness-raising for teachers, intervention with parents and families, and specific activities for students were also part of the comprehensive program.
Throughout the mobility, the importance of empathy, positive school climate, and the promotion of values such as kindness, self-confidence, and empathy were emphasized. The activities and programs aimed to create a positive and inclusive school environment, enhance students' emotional skills, and prevent bullying by addressing its underlying causes.
Some resources and tools
DIGITAL CULTURE
This tutorial created on Genially is a tool to help students better understand and evaluate their social relationships on the Internet. It also serves to identify dangers and prevent cyberbullying.[In English]
COEXISTENCE TEST "SOCIESCUELA"
SociEscuela is an online tool through which you can detect and intervene in bullying situations. Students take a test and then share the answers and results. From there, they work on improving anything that needs to be enhanced. [In Spanish]
"INVISIBLE"
This book is about a child who is bullied at primary school and how he learns to endure in an unhealthy way the evils that his classmates do to him. Fiction is a good way to approach this subject with a 'cathartic' distance that can help unleash dialogue. [In Spanish]
Eloy, MORENO : 2017. Invisible. Madrid : Nube de Tinta.
DIALOGICAL LITERACY GATHERINGS