Remote class teacher lesson

General information

• Title of the good practice (main title and subtitle, if applicable): Remote class teacher lesson
  • Name of the implementing organization/community: Vásárhelyi Youth Club
    • Organization address: Hódmezővásárhely, Dr. Rapcsák András út. 4.
    • Contact information (email, phone number: vasarhelyi.ifiklub@gmail.com , +36 30/913-9341
    • Project and/or organization website: /
    • Social media contact:

https://www.facebook.com/ifiklubvhely

https://www.instagram.com/vasarhelyi_ifiklub

• Contact details – contact person( s ), project manager, coordinator :
  Monika Napkori, +36 30/532-0871

Presentation of good practice

The Outsourced Homeroom Lesson is one of the highlighted, experience-based good practices of the Vásárhelyi Youth Club, which addresses high school students in Hódmezővásárhely. The aim of the Outsourced Homeroom Lesson is to allow young people to work on topics important to them outside the school environment, in experiential, interactive sessions – such as crime prevention, children’s rights or European mobility opportunities. The programme also aims to introduce students studying in the city to the opportunities offered by the Youth Club and to strengthen the local youth community.

The target group of the program is high school students aged 14-18, who can deepen their knowledge and skills through real-life experiences outside the usual classroom environment, yet within an organized framework. The 90-minute sessions take place in locations outside of school – such as a youth club, civic center or community center – where participants join the program in groups of 15-30 people.

One of the most popular program elements within the Remote Homeroom Teacher Class is:

• Crime prevention and security sessions: Cybersecurity and online bullying – interactive discussion led by a professional about the dangers of social media and safe internet use. Decision-making and consequences – a role-playing session that helps to recognize the importance of responsible behavior.
• Team building programs: Team games and trust exercises – such as “blind leadership”, “bridge building” and other playful tasks based on cooperation and communication.
• Community challenges – creative problem-solving tasks that help build group cohesion and care for each other.
• UNICEF Wake Up Call – Children’s Rights Sessions World of Children’s Rights – interactive map game and card situation exercises on the rights of children living in different parts of the world. Sensitization discussion – joint reflection on how rights are enforced in students’ own environment and what they can do for each other.
• Eurodesk – Presentation of European opportunities -Mobility opportunities for young people – presentation and discussion about the Erasmus+, DiscoverEU , ESC (European Solidarity Corps) programs.

Experience sharing – inviting a former volunteer or participant to share their experiences and demonstrate the benefits of international opportunities.

The impact of good practice can be felt in the short term among young people: their self-awareness, empathy and communication skills develop, while their sense of belonging to the community is also strengthened. According to feedback from teachers, students participate more actively in school life after the program and become more open to other opinions and problems.

• The program’s strengths include providing an out-of-school environment that supports learning:
• Interactive discussions and group work : The sessions focus on collaborative thinking, exchange of opinions, and pair and group tasks. These help build relationships between students and develop self-expression.
• Expert lectures and workshops : Invited experts give short, targeted lectures or interactive sessions (we talk, play, ask and answer, work together, so we are actively participating in the session, not just spectators) on topics such as crime prevention, children’s rights or online safety. This ensures the transfer of authentic and up-to-date knowledge.
• Experience and game-based methods: The program may include various playful activities, role-playing, situational exercises or quizzes that help to process and apply what has been learned in an experiential way.
• Reflective processing: At the end of the session, there is often a joint evaluation and discussion about experiences, which helps develop self-awareness and raises awareness of the learning process.
• Motivational and attitude-shaping approach: When presenting various topics (e.g. Eurodesk , children’s rights), the aim is to motivate young people, expand their opportunities and encourage conscious future planning.

Sustainability is ensured by adapting to local needs, low budget requirements and continuous implementation over several years. The goal of the Vásárhelyi Youth Club is to make good practice available at the county and then national level in the future.

Communication about the program takes place through multiple channels: the club’s social media platforms, internal school platforms, newsletters and informational events. This allows the local community, teachers and parents to be actively involved in promoting and supporting the program.

Adaptability

All sessions are tailored to the specific age group and class composition, and are implemented based on prior agreement. The program aims to contribute to the development of students in an experiential and meaningful way.

Facilitators , expert speakers (e.g. police officer, Eurodesk ambassador) and tools suitable for interactive methods are needed to conduct the sessions : projector, cards, stationery, group work support materials. An important factor is the cooperation with local secondary schools and city institutions, which plays a key role in reaching participants and integrating the program.

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