Gender-based violence (GBV) is a critical issue that has evolved with the rise of digital technology. As young people increasingly interact in online environments, it is important to understand and explore how GBV manifests in these spaces. Are online instances of GBV similar to those occurring offline? Where do they differ? How does GBV present itself in the digital spaces where children and young people are growing up? What are its causes and consequences? Understanding these aspects is crucial, as GBV affects not only women and girls but also disproportionately impacts vulnerable groups, including young people, LGBTQI+ people, people with disabilities, and even men and boys.
This course will empower teachers and educators to initiate discussions and explore issues and experiences related to GBV with young people, using the Ctrl+Alt+GBV Toolbox created as part of the menABLE project. By building a solid understanding of these issues, educators will be better equipped to provide young people with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate and address GBV effectively.
You can follow the course at your own pace. We will open one module at the beginning of each week, and there are only a few deadlines you need to pay attention to (those for the quizzes and/or the peer-review activity).
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The course is targeted at secondary school teachers of any subject. Primary school teachers are welcome to join but should recognise that not all material is suitable for use with younger learners. Other educational professionals and stakeholders, such as heads of schools, school support staff, and policy makers with an interest in this topic are also welcome to join.
In order to receive the certificate, the participation in the quizzes will count for 5%, and the lesson plan together with the peer reviews will count for 95%. The overall passing grade is 95%.
The final deadline to complete all activities is 27 November 2024, 23:59 CET.
Note to teachers from Portugal: You can get your successful participation in a European Schoolnet Academy course formally recognised as a valid continuous professional development, and thereby acquire the relevant number of training hours, by sending your certificate to the Conselho Científico e Pedagógico de Formação Contínua (CCPFC) at Rua do Forno, nº 30, 1º andar - apartado 2168, 4700 - 429 Braga, Portugal. For more information, please contact the CCPFC.
Note to teachers from Emilia-Romagna: Per i docenti della regione Emilia-Romagna iscritti alla piattaforma regionale https://iscrizioni.istruzioneer.it/ è possibile ottenere, oltre all’attestato rilasciato da European Schoolnet Academy, anche l’attestato rilasciato dall’Ufficio Scolastico Regionale per l'Emilia-Romagna (Servizio Marconi) che attua un'azione di facilitazione ed accompagnamento a questa attività. Maggiori informazioni al link: https://bit.ly/EuroSmooc21.
Note to teachers from Ireland: It may be possible to count the completion of this course as part fulfilment of any discretionary CPD hours, subject to your school management's approval. Therefore, please enquire with your school management if your participation in this course can be formally recognised.
Maria is a member of the Digital Citizenship Department of European Schoolnet (EUN), a network of over 30 Ministries of Education based in Brussels. She works as project officer for menABLE, an EU funded project on gender-based violence online.
Gareth works as an online safety consultant as part of the Digital Citizenship team at European Schoolnet, developing educational materials for youth, educators and parents/carers. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and is a qualified primary school teacher.
Thomas is a Master’s Degree student currently studying in Vienna and supporting the menABLE project as part of his Master programme. He is the Head of the Advocacy Department of Thessaloniki Pride and the Coordinator of the Human Rights Conference for EuroPride 2024
Co-funded by the European Commission, the menABLE project provides teachers, educators, and caregivers across Europe with a unique set of co-developed tools, resources, and methods to combat gender-based violence (GBV) online. The project aims to foster mutual awareness, tolerance, and respect by developing effective prevention strategies cantered on the needs of formal and non-formal educators. By empowering these adults, menABLE seeks to embed effective prevention strategies into societal structures, ultimately creating a safer online environment for all.
menABLE: Tackling Gender-Based Violence Online is produced by European Schoolnet as part of the menABLE: Empower Manpower against gender-based violence online project co-funded by the European Commission. This MOOC is provided in good faith with regards to the validity, accuracy or comprehensiveness of the information contained within it. This MOOC is funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
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