Workshops, seminars and lectures
It is estimated that about 70 per cent of legal regulations in the EU Member States are directly or indirectly the result of decisions taken at the level of the Union. However, many people are not aware that this is the case. On the contrary: for many citizens, Europe seems too theoretical, far away and, moreover, inscrutable, bureaucratic and not very efficient.
One of the reasons for the increasingly Eurosceptic attitude in large parts of the population of many states is deficits in communicating the admittedly complex topic of Europe. But: Is policy-making at the level of one's own city more comprehensible and transparent?
In addition to classic approaches and individually designed workshops, simulation games in particular are an excellent way to familiarise oneself with European policy issues and decision-making processes at the European level.
Why simulation games?
In simulation games, a real decision-making situation is depicted. The participants slip into the roles of actors involved in decision-making processes and negotiate with each other on the basis of role descriptions. At the end there is a vote on the respective topic, the outcome of which is open and results from the negotiating skills of the participants.
Simulation games are thus a method that can also be used to work on European policy issues in a practice-oriented way. At the same time, presentation, argumentation and negotiation techniques are trained. However, simulation games also have other advantages: They are not only suitable for young people, but also for a wide range of target groups. Also thematically, the possible applications of this method are wide-ranging!
Lecture and workshop topics at a glance
Lecture and workshop topics at a glance
Unter anderem als Mitglied des Team-Europe-Direct-Rednerpool der Europäischen Kommission führe ich zu diesen Themen seit Jahren regelmäßig Planspiele, Seminare und Tagungen durch und moderiere Diskussionen und Informationsveranstaltungen. Wichtig ist mir dabei, nicht nur hohe fachliche Standards einzuhalten, sondern durch zielgruppengerechte didaktische Konzepte zur aktiven Mitarbeit zu motivieren.
You are interested?
Then we should discuss everything else in person!
