In order to make classical literature assignments easier for students, we have created educational programs that will help them peel the works of famous classics like sunflowers!
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Experiential literary education "Orwell.1984" for grades 9-12. Cultural education system
Experiential literary education based on J. Orwell's novel "1984" invites students in grades 9-12 to explore the themes of propaganda, surveillance, information control, privacy, and human freedom through role-playing, discussions, and creative tasks. Students analyze slogans, create dictionaries of "newspeak" and freethinking, and discuss how fear, language, and information can influence human choices. The education helps to better understand the ideas of the novel, develops critical thinking, media literacy, civic awareness, and the courage to form an independent opinion.
Experiential Literary Education "Forest of the Gods"„ Grades 9-12. Cultural education system
This education invites students to get to know the writer Balis Sruoga and his work "Forest of Gods". Through symbolic experiences and experiences, students explore the meaning of human dignity, freedom and inner strength. During the activity, participants become part of the experience - they briefly empathize with the roles of prisoners, guards or authorities and feel what it means to lose their identity, feel powerless or have power. During discussions and creative tasks, students examine dilemmas of values and behavior, looking for answers that help to remain human even in the most difficult circumstances. Education helps develop emotional awareness, empathy, critical thinking and creativity, combining literature with personal experience into a meaningful and engaging cultural experience.
Experiential literary education: the work of J. Biliūnas Grades 9-12. Cultural education system
The goal of the education is to help students discover the relevance of Jonas Biliūnas's work today, to introduce them to the writer's main values - justice, compassion, responsibility and human freedom - and to encourage them to think about what they mean in modern life. The education will include discussions, creative and playful activities. Students will get acquainted with the writer's works and talk about moral and value dilemmas. The education combines literature, creativity and modern technologies, making learning engaging, lively and meaningful.
Experiential literary education "White Shroud" for grades 9-12. Cultural education system
The education "White Shroud" invites students to get to know one of the most important works of Lithuanian literature through creative and experiential activities. Students will explore the life and work of A. Škėma, examine the themes of human identity, creativity and freedom in the context of the exodus. This is an experiential journey where everyone becomes a researcher, creator and discoverer, seeking an answer to the question: who am I in today's world? During the activity, students will embody the characters, create their own "identity shroud" and discuss in discussions what it means to remain themselves in a foreign world. Creative tasks and reflections will help them understand the meaning of "White Shroud" not only in literature, but also in their own lives.
Other Culture Passport education for youth:
Bookbinders' Roads 5-8th grade. Cultural education system
„Booksellers“ Game„ is an interactive educational program designed to introduce students to an important part of Lithuanian history – the period of the press ban and the activities of booksellers. This program allows children not only to hear stories from textbooks, but also to experience them in practice – through team role-playing games, orientation tasks and the use of digital technologies. During the game, participants become booksellers or gendarmes, hiding and searching for “banned„ books in a real city environment. In this way, not only historical knowledge skills are developed, but also important practical skills: organizing teamwork, strategic thinking, orientation in the environment and decision-making. The program is carried out both outdoors and in library spaces, and at the end of the game, students participate in a Kahoot brainstorming session, which helps consolidate the knowledge gained. Using modern tools, such as the Actionbound app, participants learn to use digital technologies effectively. The Booksellers' Game not only provides knowledge about Lithuania's cultural heritage, but also encourages creativity, collaboration, and active engagement in the learning process. It is an activity that is attractive to students of all ages and helps to deepen national self-awareness and cultural awareness.
Sirvydas's word code for grades 5-8. Cultural education system
Can a dictionary be an adventure? Yes – if it is the first Lithuanian dictionary and team missions! During the education, teams will travel through 6 stops of the Baroque era, complete tasks, get to know Konstantinas Sirvydas – the first author of the Lithuanian dictionary, educator, and language promoter. Using interactive methods, teams will solve various tasks and team challenges, students will not only learn about the history of the Lithuanian language, but also practically experience what it means to create words, solve linguistic puzzles and feel the power of words. They will creatively explore Sirvydas’ trilingual dictionary, understand how language shapes our identity, and discover the connection between language, culture and history. The goal of the education: to introduce students to the history of the Lithuanian language and the features of language development through the personality of Konstantinas Sirvydas and his legacy, to develop an understanding of the word creation process, encouraging linguistic creativity during interactive activities. Participants will gain knowledge about the development of the Lithuanian language and Sirvydas' trilingual dictionary. They will develop critical thinking, creativity, and team cooperation. They will understand how words create the world - both our internal and cultural world.
