TRAININGS

I. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The program is designed for teachers at the primary level of school education and presents innovative and engaging approaches, materials, and tools through which key social as well as introductory economic and financial competencies are developed in children. It addresses topics such as basic financial and economic literacy, professions and entrepreneurship, introductory financial planning and budgeting, saving, and spending money. The program focuses on building qualities such as initiative and entrepreneurship, as well as on the development of emotional intelligence and personal motivation. Its application supports the development of skills that are particularly important for the 21st century—critical thinking, teamwork skills, presentation skills, communication, and creativity.

II. APPLICATION OF THE PROGRAM

The program is suitable for independent use in classes and formats preferred by teachers, as well as as a practical tool enriching the content of general education in the subject Technology and Entrepreneurship in grades 1–4.

III. TRAINING DESCRIPTION

During the training, educators will acquire knowledge and develop skills for teaching and building these key competencies. The delivery of knowledge and skills is based on the pedagogical approaches “Learning through Experience” and “Learning through Play,” as well as through role-playing and theater. Teacher training includes both theoretical preparation and practical activities through piloting activities. Participants are provided with a guide containing theoretical and informational materials, scripts for theatrical performances, methodology for conducting active learning sessions, as well as guidelines and supporting materials.

Teachers are given the opportunity to introduce new, engaging, and effective approaches into their practice, which support the development of basic financial, economic, and civic literacy among students, as well as so-called 21st-century skills.

IV. GUIDE AND MATERIALS

A guide has been developed for the program, consisting of ten workshops. Nine of them form a logically connected series of active games on a specific topic, while the tenth is a lesson-performance. The total number of games exceeds 25, each of which can be used either in combination with the others within the same topic or independently. The games are developed as detailed scenarios. Guidance for the teacher, as well as the key messages and learning content, are incorporated into the activity plan and follow its logical progression, with the aim of facilitating the teacher’s work. The workshops include all necessary instructions and materials for their implementation. The lesson-performance presents a detailed theatrical script with comprehensive guidelines, including an informational component.

During the training, participants are provided with the guide and additional informational and educational materials.

V. ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION

Training format: Seminar including practical activities, discussion, and independent work.

Registration and information:
office@financialiteracy.eu

Contact:
Rositsa Vartonik, mobile: 0888 95 30 20
wartonick_r@financialiteracy.eu

The trainings are conducted with groups of at least 20 participants.

FEEDBACK FROM TEACHERS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE PROGRAM

On the workshops, the developed guide, and the approach:

“The workshops are not only effective, but also very engaging. I like the dynamic and accessible way of presentation.”
“An approach that is interesting for both teachers and students! Engaging and easy to apply!”
“Extremely useful, engaging, and fun! Excellent approach!”

The overall rating given by teachers to the training and the lecturers is Excellent (6).

“An extremely professional and innovative training with a strong practical focus! Many ideas and inspiration for something different at school that anyone can implement! An algorithm for building personal skills and financial culture among the youngest learners!”
“Interesting and dynamic training! The best I have ever attended!”

On the results of using the workshops in class:

“Students accept them with genuine interest and engagement, find them very useful and very practical. We continue with the same enthusiasm!”
“I was extremely pleasantly surprised by the way the workshops affected the children (and us during the training), because they really work.”
“The students were very active and gladly participated in the budget workshop. The important thing is that your training gave momentum to me and my class to explore all the other topics.”
“You are extremely helpful to me! Thank you.”