“If we don't realize equality and culture within education, where can these things be demanded?”
Gabriela Mistral, Nobel Prize winner.
Cultural Awareness and Expression
Cultural Awareness and Expression (CAE) is about appreciating the rich diversity of cultures that surround us, celebrating heritage, creativity, and individuality, and finding meaningful ways to express and share our unique stories and identities. By fostering understanding, respect, and unity, CAE plays a vital role in building an inclusive and interconnected world. It is also recognized as one of the 8 key competences for Lifelong Learning by the European Commission.
PULSE-ART
The PULSE-ART project promotes lifelong learning and cultural understanding by integrating arts and culture into youth education. This European initiative focuses on enhancing Cultural Awareness and Expression (CAE) competencies across six diverse communities in Europe and Morocco. By incorporating the creative industries (CCIs) into educational systems, PULSE-ART leverages various art forms as powerful tools for fostering cultural learning, inclusion, and creativity.
Integrating arts into education enhances CAE for European youth.
PULSE-ART promotes lifelong learning by connecting educational institutions with arts organizations and cultural industries. It aims to inform policies with empirical evidence and foster unity across Europe’s diverse cultures and heritages.
1. Research and gap analysis:
Investigate and document the impact of arts in education on the development of CAE skills and identify gaps.
2.Toolkit for educators:
Create a Professional Development Program to help educators integrate arts and culture into their practice.
3.Foster collaboration:
Promote partnerships between educational and cultural organizations to enhance the use of arts in learning.
4.Methodology testing:
Develop and evaluate a comprehensive approach to using arts in education through seven international case studies.
5.Policy recommendations:
Provide evidence-based guidance and action plans to incorporate arts into educational systems across Europe.
