PROJECT OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGY

The project sets  objectives for pupils, teachers and the entire school and town community.
Educational objectives:
1. Develop a sense of European citizenship;
2. Raise awareness to  international cooperation;
3. Learn about and respect the different cultures and languages in Europe;
4. Develop self-assessment and autonomy in learning;
5. Encourage interest in the study of foreign languages through advanced language courses;
6. Encourage the use of ICT for work and  communication
7. Promote healthy eating habits and an active lifestyle in European students
8. Be able to appreciate new tastes.

Educational and methodological objectives
1.Improve language  and Information Technology skills
 Methodology
a) Promoting the use of ICT to prepare reports,  questionnaires and checklists.
b) Surfing the Net for research work
c) Communicating through email
d) Using English and other European languages to communicate
2. Improve  interdisciplinary working methods
Methodology
a) Eliminating incorrect food behaviour  and  sedentary lifestyles
b) Promoting organic farming
c) Promoting old recipes and local products
3. Promote healthy eating habits
Methodology
a) Identifying students’ and families’ eating habits and promoting new patterns of behaviour
b) Developing a positive attitude towards food
c) Eating health food according to one’s own tastes
4. Learn about the properties and nutritional values of food
5 Learn the importance of a healthy and balanced diet to ensure  harmonious growth
6. Learn  the main features of the partner country, such as, geography, culture, history, customs,  gastronomy in order  to compare and exchange information.