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I strongly recommend this manual because it contains exceptionally high-quality, interactive exercises that have been extensively tested and proven effective in practice. Compass and Compasito are flagship educational resources of the Council of Europe and are available in almost all Council of Europe languages. There is no better tool for introducing human rights education: they offer engaging, learner-centred activities that make human rights tangible, relevant, and accessible for different age groups. My favourite activities for younger children are: Sailing to a new land, Rabbit Rights, Take a small step forward.

This collection of educational materials for socio-ecological transformation has accompanied me from the beginning of my work with groups all the way up until today. It covers a wide range of topics in the field of critical, self-reflective, transformational and empowering citizenship education. What I like most about these materials is that they are made by education practitioners, tested in the field and continuously updated. When I use one of these methods in a workshop, I often get good feedback because they are fun, creative, original and allow the participants to gain a deep insight on a topic. You can search for a method that suits your needs by using the filter option. The tools are available in three languages: German, English, Spanishgly recommend this manual because it contains exceptionally high-quality, interactive exercises that have been extensively tested and proven effective in practice. Compass and Compasito are flagship educational resources of the Council of Europe and are available in almost all Council of Europe languages. There is no better tool for introducing human rights education: they offer engaging, learner-centred activities that make human rights tangible, relevant, and accessible for different age groups. My favourite activities for younger children are: Sailing to a new land, Rabbit Rights, Take a small step forward.

The European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) is an important instrument of democratic participation. It enables citizens to bring their concerns to the European level. However, many (young) people are still unaware of this opportunity for civic participation. A great way to introduce young people to the European Citizens’ Initiative is through the educational toolkit “EU Democracy in Action” (European Union, 2025), designed for upper secondary education. Consisting of four sequential modules and accompanying teacher support materials, the toolkit allows students to explore the ECI in a practical and engaging way. By the end of the course, students develop an understanding of the purpose and functioning of the ECI, its importance for democracy in the European Union, and how it can influence political decisions that affect their own lives. As an added bonus, students who complete the toolkit can also receive a certificate, recognizing their participation and learning. 

I strongly recommend this resource because it combines concise background information on Digital Citizenship Education with practical teaching activities for the classroom. It helps students reflect on how values are embedded in technology and how European values can be strengthened in the digital sphere. The material makes clear that digital freedom requires informed and autonomous choices, while digital justice also means addressing unequal access, algorithmic bias, surveillance, and the commercial use of personal data. I particularly value its practical, cross-curricular approach and its focus on critical reflection.