IT24 PSLL - HERITAGE – GUIDED TOUR OF CASALMAGGIORE

Aims and skills targeted : Discover the history of the town guided by students (peer education). Help participants to understand different perspectives and beliefs and to promote an open mindset. Recognise the importance of other people’s heritage and culture. Explore new places and understand the importance of local culture. Encourage teamwork spirit in multidisciplinary groups. Skills: ability to learn and work both collaboratively and autonomously with a spirit of inclusion  and to organise and persevere with one’s learning, evaluate and share it, through motivating and meaningful learning in local context.

The group of students is divided into smaller groups. Each group is guided by local students through a walk around the town’s streets, to explore and learn about the history and the architecture of the main attractions and monuments, including historic buildings, such as the theatre, the Cathedral, the library, and the walk along the river. Historical understanding is thus developed through peer education. The students gain a deeper understanding of the town's history, including its founding, development, and significant events. Cultural appreciation is fostered while exploring the cultural heritage of the town and getting in touch with its traditions and customs. Foreign students engage with the local students to learn about their way of life and try to understand their experiences, challenges and aspirations. The visiting students are invited to pay attention to architectural details, artifacts, and other visual elements that provide insights into the town's past, and to take note of changes in the landscape over time and how they reflect historical trends..

Results : Development of historical understanding, cultural and art appreciation, critical thinking, research and communication skills, observation skills, preservation of the cultural heritage, through teamwork and peer education. These results contribute to the development of community engagement, creativity and empathy among peers.