Programme and abstracts - GIH

early school years an elementary understanding of creating and interpreting maps is needed.Maps ease when we are moving from one place to another.The teacher´s ability to teach in a subject so that students understand is essential. It is notenough to have high competence in the subject of knowledge if it cannot be converted to fitthe students varying circumstances. The national evaluation of primary school (2003)highlights that many students cannot read, understand and follow a map.This practical workshop is based on a research study with Learning Study as a method,whose purpose was to investigate the knowledge to read, understand and follow a mapconsists of, and what can be difficult and what the students need to experience to learn, andfinally how teaching can be staged to enable the learning of this ability.Title:“Livsnjutare” – a Swedish outdoor projectAuthor/s:Patrick Bartle and Therese Lundkvist-Jones, Nyströmska skolan, Sweden.Abstract:Our project 'Livsnjutare' which is a public health initiative supported by local govenmentagencies that was created through the observation of negative health trends, thinking outsideof the box, brainstrorming, goal-setting and taking action. The goal is to activate and motivatechildren, students, teachers, parents, clubs and associations and local community leaders tobe creative and active through physical activity, outdoor living and community programming.This workshop will focus on Thinking Outside of the Box and being ultimately a 'Livsnjutare!'Title:Interactive Theatrical Workshop – Public Space AnimationAuthor/s:Michal Krzywaznia, Fradja Social Youth Center, PolandAbstract:This workshop presents a method of working with youth with social behavior disorders.The purpose is to show how an influence of one person can change public space.Everybody who is interested in alternative work methods with youth can participate in thisworkshop. The class will be conducted by Michal Krzywaznia who is a sociotherapist workingin Social Center. He uses the theatrical workshops as a main instrument in his work. He isorganizer of large events and artistic open airs. He is also director of theathical group called“In the distorting mirror – W krzywym zwierciadle”.18