March 2016

"GLOBAL ETHIC AT SCHOOL" SEMINAR HELD IN ZENICA

"Global Ethic at School: Integration of Global Ethic into Educational Structures and Processes in Bosnia and Herzegovina'' is one of the TPO Foundation Sarajevo projects by which the learning about ethical values in B&H educational system is trying to be integrated. In line with this “Global Ethic at School” seminar was held on March 12 and 13, 2016 in Zenica. Teachers from various fields had an opportunity to find out more about the term and concept of the global ethic and significance of ethical values learning. The very project is based on the ethical and interreligious dimension. It is the initiative that raises awareness by various activities and endeavours to create fundamental common values on the level of social sector, to be more exact. Adoption of the crucial ethical regulations, expansion of ethics and its constant development is what is particularly emphasized.

The online platform etos.ba was presented and it comprises of all contents and tools relevant for the integration of ethic and its long term influence. In order to familiarize with the pedagogical aspect of this project, the demonstration of two sets of classes was carried out on the themes of the current ethical challenges of today. After the string of lectures on beginnings, significance and promotion of ethical values as well as the demonstration of two sets of classes, it was concluded their pillars are dedication to the culture of non-violence and respect of life, solidarity and just economical order, tolerance and veracity, equal rights and partnership of men and women and need for transformation of awareness. By the end of the seminar, the teachers were given certificates for successfully completed teaching unit “Global Ethic at School”.