Workshop on “Statehood Day of BiH”

Organisation piloting the Good Practice

Secondary school of Hospitality and Tourism

Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Description of the good practice

To celebrate November 25th, Statehood Day of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a historical workshop was held at the school. The workshop was organized by the “Learning for Life” section, with cooperation of the history teacher.
The workshop, held with students from class I-5, included a series of engaging activities: creating a historical timeline of Bosnia and Herzegovina, writing their names in Bosnian script “bosančica”, learning about notable historical figures from different fields, and producing a wall newspaper about Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The students were highly active in all the activities, gaining both practical skills and a deeper understanding of the country’s history. This workshop allowed them to engage with history in a creative and interactive way.

Background

The workshop was organized to celebrate Statehood Day and to foster a deeper connection between students and their national history. It aimed to engage students in learning through creative methods that encourage both individual expression and collective participation.

Steps to take if you want to implement the good practice from planning to execution and evaluation if included

1. Planning

  • Determine the educational goals: raise awareness of Statehood Day and Bosnia and Herzegovina’s history.
  • Prepare materials: paper, markers, Bosnian script charts, information about historical figures.
  • Arrange the venue and schedule the session.

2. Execution

  • Introduce students to the historical significance of Statehood Day.
  • Guide students in creating the historical timeline and learning Bosnian script.
  • Assign roles to students to present notable figures and create the wall newspaper.

3. Evaluation

  • Gather feedback from students about their learning experience.
  • Review the creative outputs such as the historical timeline and wall newspaper.
  • Reflect on the outcomes for future educational activities

Target group/s of the practice

Students from the Secondary School of Hospitality and Tourism focusing on fostering national awareness and creativity

Number of students involved

16 students

Benefits, impact on the students and learning outcomes

Benefits, impact on the students and learning outcomes

  • Increased awareness of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s history and Statehood Day.
  • Enhanced social and creative skills.
  • Developed teamwork and communication skills through collaborative tasks.
  • Strengthened connection to national heritage and culture.

Suggestions for future users of this good practice

  • Ensure activities are engaging and offer a variety of learning approaches (visual, practical, and written).
  • Adapt activities to the students’ learning styles and needs.
  • Use feedback from the students to improve future workshops celebrating national holidays.

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