SERA Cycle 1 Introduction and Courses

Project n° 580247-EPP-1-2016-1-FR-EPPKA3-IPI-SOC-IN SERA Free Adaptations To National Culture and Language Any professional has to take into consideration that all the material is provided in the English language and some of the references to films or other sources reflect a Western oriented culture. For an optimal use of SERA teaching sequences or units, it is recommended to professionals to previously analyse the content to ensure that all required resources are provided. Certain activities include the use of short videos, traditional games and food, etc. It is possible to adapt and/or replace, if applicable, the mentioned resource according to the linguistic and/or cultural context of each country. The resources provided have been selected for their validity and adequacy to achieve an intended objective in each sequence. If an activity is not available for each target language, or the same given traditional or cultural element cannot be found in the target country, it is recommended that the professional search for a resource in the required language as close as possible to the original in content and aim. To EU Key Competences Reference System Eight key competences for lifelong learning have been defined at EU level. These competences include a combination of knowledge, skills and attitudes that are considered necessary for personal fulfilment and development, active citizenship, social inclusion and employment 1 . These eight competences are: • Communication in the mother tongue • Communication in foreign languages • Mathematical competence and basic competences in science and technology • Digital competence • Learning to learn • Social and civic competences • Sense of initiative and entrepreneurship • Cultural awareness and expression 1 Recommendation 2006/962/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 18 December 2006 on key competences for lifelong learning, OJ L 394, 30.12.2006