The goal of the international project is to develop training courses and educational materials for primary and secondary school teachers that will help shape pro-social attitudes and a model of fulfilling, active life among adolescents in an attractive and engaging way.
The project is aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals no. 3 — Good Health and Well-being and no. 4 — Quality education.
Project funded by the 2014-2021 Norway Grants funding scheme (50.85%) and 2014-2021 EEA EOG Funds (49.15%), project no.: UMO-2024/43/7/HS6/00002
The goal of the project is to transfer scientific knowledge concerning well-being and civic society to primary and secondary school teachers and students. This initiative promotes the results derived from the bilateral Norwegian-Polish research collaboration.
To effectively support youth development in this direction, it is crucial to design good educational practices based on solid scientific knowledge. Research provides us with valuable insights into the mechanisms that foster long-term well-being and social engagement. However, it is equally essential to involve teachers in this process — those who work directly with young people, understand their needs, and are familiar with the challenges they face. Teachers play a key role in implementing practices that are not only grounded in scientific evidence but also resonate with students' everyday experiences.
By developing educational tools and teaching materials through collaboration between researchers and practitioners, we have the opportunity to enrich the education system and positively influence the future of young people. This approach can help them gain a deeper understanding of what constitutes a good life and how to build it intentionally, based on values such as meaning, social relationships, and a sense of responsibility for themselves and others.
This is why it is so important that the idea of a good life and social engagement does not remain just a theoretical concept but becomes an integral part of education — both through inspiring content and practical activities carried out in close cooperation with teachers and students.
To achieve this goal, we will conduct six workshops, each for ten teachers, will be conducted. During the workshops, the teachers will learn about selected findings arising from our research. Subsequently, the teachers will develop ideas for activities and exercises that can be implemented with students to enhance their well-being and cultivate attitudes of openness, curiosity, and social engagement.