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Would you like to know where you stand with your EU knowledge?

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You have a unique challenge ahead of you - to test your knowledge of the European Union. If you do well, glory and chocolates from Belgium (at least imaginatively) await you. If not... well, there's no shame in trying again!

Before we start, we have a little request. We need to find out a few basic things - don't worry, nothing personal, just little things about your practice.

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Where are you from?

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What is your age?

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What type of institution do you teach at?

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How many years have you been in practice?

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Module 1: Understanding the EU and Its core values

What does the EU flag represent?

EU values

number of founding EU countries

an arbitrary number of stars with no further meaning

the unity of the nations of Europe

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What does "democracy" mean?

When people can vote for their favourite colour of clothes

When all people have the same right to decide important things

When there is one strong leader in a country

When all the people are friends with each other

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Which of the following EU policies contribute (more or less) to promoting European values? (more answers)

Promoting human rights and democracy in non-EU countries

Combating discrimination and inequality

Protecting the environment

Strengthening the internal market

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What role should academia play in promoting European values? (more answers)

It should be neutral and not interfere in politics

It should provide expertise and promote public debate

It should actively promote its views and influence policy decisions

It should focus on research and not deal with societal issues

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Match the barriers to promoting EU values with potential solutions:

Low student interest in EU values

Lack of awareness about EU values

Fear of conflicts during debates

Lack of space for student initiatives

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MODULE 2 : Relevance of EU Values in Higher Education

What most fundamental values of the European Union support academic freedom?

Democracy and the protection of human rights

Pluralism of opinion and freedom of expression

Centralization of scientific research under state control.

Equal access to education and research.

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What principles should universities follow to promote equality and inclusivity? (more answers)

Transparent and fair admissions and selection environments

Supporting students and academics from diverse socio-economic backgrounds

Establishing a unified mindset and suppressing controversial debates

Protecting against discrimination on the basis of tender, background or disability.

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What role does the European Union play in promoting academic freedom and innovation? (more answers)

Funding research projects through programmes such as Horizon Europe

Promoting international cooperation and mobility of researchers

Strict regulation of research topics in the interest of a coherent EU policy

Promoting ethical standards for research and innovation

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What is the best strategy that the academic community can employ to counter the suppression of free thought?

By fostering a culture of open inquiry, critical thinking, and respectful debate while actively protecting academic freedom and resisting censorship or political interference.

By publishing research and teaching courses

By lobbying governments for more funding

By focusing solely on objective, non-controversial research topics

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Match each term to the correct definitions. Use each term only once.

Academic freedom

Interdisciplinarity

Academic inclusion

Innovation ecosystem

Plurality of views

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MODULE 3: EUCompAL framework

Which methods most effectively foster students' critical thinking about the European Union's values?

Requiring rote memorisation of EU values and foundational documents, such as the Charter of Fundamental Rights.

Implementing simulations of EU decision-making processes, where students take on roles and negotiate policy issues related to EU values.

Facilitating discussions and analyses of real-world case studies highlighting tensions and complexities related to EU values.

Delivering lecture-based instruction focused primarily on the EU’s historical development and institutional structure.

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How do you effectively promote inclusivity and respect for diverse perspectives in your classes?

Emphasising the importance of agreeing on a unified perspective in class discussions to avoid conflict.

Assigning group projects in which students analyse problems and propose solutions from multiple perspectives to achieve the best solution.

Avoid discussions on potentially controversial or sensitive topics to prevent student discomfort or disagreement.

Creating a safe space for students to share diverse opinions and experiences while establishing clear guidelines for respectful communication and challenging assumptions.

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Which assessment methods are suitable for evaluating students' understanding of EU values? (more answers)

Essays analysing specific situations about EU values demonstrating their ability to apply and interpret these values in complex contexts

Group presentations on topics related to EU values showcasing their research, communication, and collaborative skills

Standardised tests focused primarily on factual recall of information about the EU and its institutions, including a list of EU values

Simulations of EU decision-making processes, where students demonstrate their understanding of procedural aspects and negotiation tactics

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What are the key benefits of teaching focused on EU values? (more answers)

Strengthening students' critical thinking skills

Developing skills necessary for inclusive communication

Raising awareness of the rights and responsibilities of EU citizens

Enhancing the university's reputation

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Match the Goals of Educational Activities with Corresponding Approaches:

Developing students’ critical thinking

Increasing engagement in school projects

Strengthening respect for diverse opinions

Improving knowledge of EU values

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MODULE 4: Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment

What is the fundamental and consistently positive step for creating an inclusive classroom environment?

Limiting discussions on controversial topics

Actively involving students in creating classroom behaviour rules

Regularly using inclusive teaching methods

Ignoring differences among students

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How can you effectively support students from marginalized groups? (more answers)

Offering individual consultations

Giving preferential treatment to these students in assessments

Ensuring access to scholarship programs and other support resources

Incorporating their cultural and life experiences into teaching

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What is the most effective and fundamental method you could use to overcome biases in the classroom?

Discussions focused on understanding different perspectives

Confronting students with their biases in front of the class

Using case studies that illustrate the effects of discrimination

Maintaining neutrality and avoiding topics related to biases

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What are your main goals in creating an inclusive educational environment? (more answers)

Promoting respect for diversity

Facilitating discussions on sensitive topics in a safe environment

Increasing the homogeneity of students' opinions

Developing empathy and critical thinking in students

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Match the Following Activities to Areas of Support that Foster Democratic Practices:

Organizing elections for student representatives

Hosting debates on current issues

Group projects focused on EU values

Reflecting on democratic processes in lessons

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Module 5: Student engagement and participation

What method is the most effective for encouraging active student participation in lessons?

Involving students in planning the teaching content

Using problem-solving-oriented methods that are excessively complex and lack clear relevance to students' existing knowledge

Limiting student participation in discussions to avoid conflicts

Utilizing group projects focused on highly abstract and theoretical concepts unrelated to current student interests.

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How do you support student initiatives focused on EU values? (more answers)

Providing a platform for sharing their ideas and results

Creating grant or scholarship programs to support these initiatives

Restricting initiatives to officially approved topics only

Facilitating collaboration between students and local communities or organizations

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How do you handle differing opinions among students during debates on EU values?

Moderating discussions to ensure they are respectful and constructive

Emphasizing the importance of listening and empathy while allowing personal attacks and interruptions

Promoting one "correct" opinion

Providing factual information to support informed dialogue but refusing to acknowledge or discuss any emotional or personal perspectives

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How do you motivate students to participate in projects centred on EU values? (more answers)

Offering opportunities to present their results publicly

Allowing students to choose topics aligned with their interests

Restricting their projects to teacher-assigned topics

Providing support and guidance in finding resources and partners for their projects

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Match the initiatives with their benefits:

Erasmus+ exchange programs

Study projects on EU values

Public lectures at the university

Interdisciplinary workshops

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Module 6: Reflection and future directions

What methods are most effective for fostering reflection on EU values in education?

Analysis of current European policies

Discussion on the role of the EU in the national economic context

Limiting discussions to pre-approved topics

Engaging students in projects focused on EU values and requiring them to connect those values to their own experiences and communities

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What challenges can you perceive in integrating EU values into education? (more answers)

Insufficient student interest in EU values

Lack of quality materials on the subject

Overburdening of students and teachers with other responsibilities

The need for extensive teacher training and preparation, which significantly increases the time and resources required for implementation

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What strategies can contribute to promoting EU values beyond the classroom? (more answers)

Organizing public lectures and workshops

Involving university students in community projects

Developing educational programs accessible only to academic professionals

Publishing articles and case studies focused on EU values but deliberately using highly technical jargon and avoiding real-world examples

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How can universities contribute to the future direction of EU values? (more answers)

Strengthening international collaboration

Facilitating exchange programs for students and teachers

Discussions of EU values to specific disciplines and ensuring that these discussions are focused on the practical application of these values

Developing interdisciplinary research projects

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Match the fields of study with the primary benefits of integrating EU values:

International Relations

Social Sciences

Economics

Law

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