A Whole SChOol ApproaCh for DemocraTIc EmpOwermeNt in Primary Schools
The major goals of the coACTION project are to foster active participation of all members of the educational community in democratic school life, to enable teachers to guide learners in developing key competences for active citizenship & lifelong learning and to upskill school leaders & teachers to use the school’s quality management system to strengthen democratic education and implement the whole school approach.
In order to reach these targets, the project partners will develop surveys for the whole school community (school leaders, teachers, learners, parents) regarding the democratic culture of the school in order to define & continually update the respective needs.
An interactive online platform with tools and methods will serve as means to integrate democratic procedures into daily school life and anchor them in the quality management system. In a pilot project, 10 selected schools will have the opportunity to receive support in their sustainable democratic empowerment.
Our Objectives
Project objectivesFoster...
...the active participation of all members of the educational community in democratic school life.
Empower...
...school leaders and teachers to create a learning-promoting, learners-centered environment in which education is seen as the responsibility of the WS community.
Enable...
...teachers to support and guide learners in developing key competences for active citizenship and lifelong learning.
Upskill...
...school leaders and teachers to use the quality management system (QMS) of their school to strengthen democratic education and implement the WS approach.
Broaden...
...the perspectives and opportunities of school staff through the exchange on common values and procedures at national (independent/public schools) as well as on European level.
People
Meet the people in coACTION
Brigitta Rupp
PBOeDr. Brigitta Rupp graduated from the Vienna University of Economics. After working in HR for international corporations, she has been active in adult education and accompanies companies and individuals as coach in change processes. In addition, she supports independent schools in school management and development.
Mariano Sanz Prieto
Jaitek Tecnología y FormaciónDr. Mariano Sanz Prieto is a Telecommunications Engineer and has significant experience working on educational technology. He has worked in several international and national projects in these areas since 1989 and is an expert in eLearning and ICT for education
Anastasia Pyrini
Paragon-eduTechNancy is the R&D Director of PARAGON-eduTech, a researcher, educator, and project manager with 25+ years of experience in educational technology, e-learning, and inclusion. She has led EU-funded projects on gamification and digital pedagogy and advised the Hellenic Parliament on education policy.
Rubén Vega
Jaitek Tecnología y FormaciónGraduate in Primary and Early Childhood Education with a Master’s in ICT for Education and Training, Rubén specializes in generative AI and design trends. He creates visual solutions that enhance both learning and communication, blending aesthetics with pedagogy to deliver innovative and impactful educational content.
George Sarrigeorgiou
Paragon-eduTechGeorge, an engineer and educator, has over 20 years of experience in Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET), focusing on reducing educational inequalities in rural areas. He has contributed to Comenius, Erasmus+, and Horizon 2020 projects and holds a Research Integrity certification from Oxford University.
Ida Waller
PBOeIda Waller brings in her professional quality management qualification to the coACTION project. She currently works as a QM responsible and supports Austrian independent schools in internal and external communication, having a special eye on the interlink of school / parents / public. Ida is an expert with regard to the whole school approach.
Saturio Rodríguez
Jaitek Tecnología y FormaciónTelecommunications Engineer with experience as a lecturer and Technical Coordinator at Telefónica Soluciones. He focuses on applying ICT to education and specializes in the installation, development, and support of LMS platforms, working with major clients like the Autonomous University of Madrid and Telefónica.
Nuria de Pablo
Jaitek Tecnología y FormaciónNuria de Pablo Sánchez is a Graduate in Journalism and Humanities from the Carlos III University of Madrid. Master in Interdisciplinary Intervention in Violence against women with a diploma as an Equality Agent from the International University of Valencia.
Gema de Pablo
Jaitek Tecnología y FormaciónDr. Gema de Pablo González is a psychologist and holds a PhD in education from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. She is an associate lecturer in the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education at the UAM. Expert in psychotherapeutic intervention in gender violence. Participates in several Erasmus+ research projects.
Georgios Karavasilis
Paragon-eduTechGeorgios is an electrical engineer (Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, ASPAITE) with experience in military service (Hellenic Navy) and EU-funded educational research (PARAGON-eduTech). Skilled in digital tools, communication, and project management, he contributes to Erasmus+ projects. Published on eLearning platforms, he volunteers at academic conferences, showcasing adaptability and professionalism.
Despina Sarrigeorgiou
Paragon-eduTechDespina is an undergraduate student in Pedagogy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a Research Assistant at PARAGON-eduTech. She contributes to Erasmus+ projects on digital literacy and inclusivity and serves as Conference Secretariat for ICICTE. She also actively leverages social media for educational outreach.
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