VAL-YOU · January–March 2027

European Values in Education

Four free webinars for teachers and schools.

Discover · Play · Reflect · Put into practice

The VAL-YOU Webinar series

Designed for teachers, school leaders and education professionals, the series connects European values with tools and activities for classroom practice. It places values at the heart of teaching, learning and school life.

Each webinar lasts approximately one hour and will offer time for questions and discussion.

Choose the sessions that interest you. You are welcome to attend one webinar, several or all four. Participation is free. Please register separately for each date using the buttons below.

Webinar 01 19 January 2027 16:00–17:00 CET

European Values in Practice: From Principles to Classroom Activities

Tilburg University & Dr. Carl Hermann Gymnasium Schönebeck

What do European values mean for schools, and how can we help students explore their relevance to everyday life? This webinar connects the foundations of European values with classroom practice.

Tilburg University will introduce key concepts underpinning European values and their significance for education. Dr. Carl Hermann Gymnasium Schönebeck will bring the classroom perspective, using the VAL-YOU Shared Values teaching materials as a practical example.

Together, we will explore ways to make abstract principles accessible, encourage discussion and support reflection on values.

Webinar 02 02 February 2027 16:00–17:00 CET

The VAL-YOU Toolkit: Practical Resources and Game-Based Learning

zentrum polis

Discover the VAL-YOU toolkit and explore how its resources can support values and democracy education in your classroom. This webinar offers an overview of the materials and ideas for using them in different teaching contexts.

A particular focus will be on game-based learning: how can games spark students’ curiosity, encourage participation and create meaningful conversations about values? Get a first introduction to the VAL-YOU game and prepare to explore it yourself before our hands-on follow-up session.

Webinar 03 23 February 2027 16:00–17:00 CET

Play, Discuss, Reflect: The VAL-YOU Game in the Classroom

PandaBee

Experience game-based learning in practice with the VAL-YOU game. Explore how to play, pick up practical tips for facilitating sessions and consider how to use the game in your classroom.

Building on the previous webinar and your own exploration, this session will help you feel confident with the technical steps and ready to use the game with students. We will address common questions, work through practical challenges and explore how to move from trying the game yourself to running a classroom session.

We will also focus on reflection: how can the conversations during and after play help students connect their experience with European values?

New to the game? You are welcome to join even if you missed the previous webinar or have not yet tried the game.

Webinar 04 09 March 2027 16:00–17:00 CET

Living Our Values: A Whole-School Approach to Democratic Education

OpenEurope

Teaching values also means living them as a school. How are democratic values reflected in everyday relationships, decision-making and opportunities for participation — in classrooms and across the wider school community?

This webinar introduces the VAL-YOU assessment tool as a starting point for reflection and development. Taking a whole-school approach, we will explore how the tool can help schools consider their current practice, open up discussion and identify practical steps towards a school culture that puts its values into action.