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P a g e | 33 ERASMUS+ N° 580247-EPP-1-2016-1-FR-EPPKA3-IPI-SOC-IN Evaluation was conducted via qualitative feedback forms gathered from participants in training sessions across Canada, Germany, Hungary and the United Kingdom. Overall, the sessions saw high levels of interaction and participation, and received largely positive feedback, with many stressing that the modular approach and range of different narratives would allow the resources to be adapted according to the requirements of different groups. Extreme Dialogue was presented by project partners at the RAN Education meeting ‘The training for the right people’ in Helsinki on 1 and 2 March 2017. The materials were well received, with participants stating that Extreme Dialogue’s experimental learning and training programme approach would aid teachers and practitioners in creating a safe space to discuss extremism and radicalisation, particularly in countries where politics must remain separate from education’ (p. 255). 7. Identity, Belonging and Extre mism ‘Identity, Belonging and Extremism’ (IBE) is a project delivered in school that addresses digital resilience and offline engagement. The projects focus on 3 main themes : sense of Identity ; sense of belonging ; sense of loyalty/duty (Racism, Islamism, Islamophobia, Stereotypes & Social Media), and addresses the following topics: isolation; grievance; anger; lack of self-esteem; lack of purpose; lack of excitement and status. RAN (2017) Evaluation ‘The project has been part of a RAN evaluation and the I.B.E project has been recognised as best practice according to UK Home Office for its user driven focus and engagement. Over 500 students engaged across Years 9, 10 & 11 (13-16 age range)’ (p. 259) 8. Where Art and Education Meet https://ec.europa.eu/home-affairs/node/7399_en The Athena-Syntax project is based on horizontal dialogue about core values through the medium of art. Art offers a space to discuss difficult and sensitive topics. Professionals artists are invited into the school to work with the students, and the topics to be addressed in the session are discussed beforehand in class. Artists and students then work together : students can create art and express questions, emotions, fears in a positive way. Exhibitions, debates, presentations, excursions and workshops focusing on various topics – e.g. social behaviour, science, religion - are also organized. The aim is that of allowing students to express themselves, whilst appreciating pluralism and diversity. RAN (2017) Evaluation ‘The project was evaluated through student surveys in 2011 and 2015. The number of students becoming radicalised has decreased ; since the intervention began and no more students have left to fight in Syria’ (p. 261)