YoungLEAD: Fostering European Values & Principles through Leadership Skills among Pupils from Disadvantaged Backgrounds

<< Objectives >>The YoungLEAD project aims to foster soft skills - in particular leadership skills and EU values internationalization - among young children aged 11-16 from disadvantaged and migrant backgrounds. It is very crucial for children to develop leadership skills and understand the values of democracy, inclusion, accountability, and other soft skills for their future life, especially when it comes to children who feel like they do not belong. For this reason, the YoungLEAD project was created.<< Implementation >>The activities that will be implemented in this project will begin with the development of learning materials (a methodical guideline for educators and the development of leadership games), followed by digital OERs in form of learning nuggets for students, and, finally, the creation of digital learning platform to be accessible and utilized by educators and students alike. The project includes train-the-trainers webinars, pilot testing and multiplier events.<< Results >>1. A methodic guideline for educators rooted in metacognitive training bridging the theory with practice.2. Educational games - games encouraging the development of leadership skills and shared European values.3. Digital OERs in form of learning nuggets4. A platform for all OER materials and resources to be readily available for application by teachers and students from disadvantaged backgrounds. All materials will be available in Czech, English, Spanish, and, additionally, Ukrainian.