SCHOOL SOCIAL LIFE

1ST GRADE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

A DIFFERENT SCHOOL SUBJECT

Teacher: Mrs Anastasia Papasiapalini

Suggesting and approving topics

At the beginning of the school year,

teachers submit their suggestions with topics of Experiential Actions

– in written as well as electronic form –

to the Councilor of Educational Responsibility.

Preparation

Students:

- are informed about the suggested topics.

- can choose 2 of the suggested topics and then state their 1st and 2nd topic preferences to the school.

The school headmaster undertakes:

- to form groups of 16-20 students per class

- to establish a “zone of Experiential Actions” in the weekly school timetable.

What is “School Social Life”?

“School Social Life” is a school subject:

that includes experiential actions and activities carried out by the students in their classes.

that prepares students for their life inside and outside school.

By attending School Social Life students are given the opportunity:

to acquire social skills and knowledge that are necessary for their life and coexistence in a team.

to develop skills, behaviour, attitudes and values that will help them learn, create relations, solve problems and deal with conflicts in their everyday life.

to adjust to changes. to live in harmony with other people. to communicate.

to protect and take care of themselves.

Educational materials

Sheets of paper

Sheets of paperboard

Markers

Photographs

Teaching / Working Methods

Scenarios

Role-plays

Using computers

Drawing - Collages

Evaluating students

Effort Participation Consistency Industriousness Cooperation Method of work Taking initiatives Communication Skills Aptitudes

A personal and a team project per semester.

Students have to to keep their personal portfolio with material they gather and the activities they complete as members of their team.

End of School Year Presentation

Exhibition of projects

Producing Material in Electronic Form

(optional)

TOPICS OF EXPERIENTIAL ACTIONS THEMATIC UNIT: LIVING TOGETHER

TOPIC: “Me and You, becoming Us”

Learning to deal with conflicts –

Learning to set limits.

Teachers: Mrs A. Papasiapalini – Mrs A. Sekeri

THEMATIC UNIT : COMMUNICATING, FEELING, BEING MY SELF

TOPIC: “By getting to know myself, I communicate better with other people and face my anxiety”

Teachers: Mrs K. Giannakou - Mrs S. Charitoudi.

TOPIC: “Getting to know myself – Learning to express and deal with my feelings”

Teacher: Mrs S.Adamidou

THEME UNIT: LOOKING AFTER MYSELF

TOPIC: “Tobacco and Alcohol”Teacher: Mr D.Deslis

TOPIC: “Modern way of life and nutritional habits”

Teacher: Mrs E. Anastasopoulou