Visit to the Municipality and Police station

Organisation piloting the Good Practice

Secondary School Center Hadžići

Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Description of the good practice

The activity titled ‘Visit to the Municipality of Hadžići and the Police Station’ was thoughtfully organized to empower students with developmental difficulties, equipping them with essential knowledge about administrative procedures and the various institutions vital for navigating important life tasks. During this enriching experience, the students were granted the opportunity to explore the municipality, where they discovered the process of certifying documents, obtaining a birth certificate, and securing a citizenship certificate. Furthermore, their visit to the police station allowed them to engage with the dedicated work of police officers, gaining insights into the procedures for acquiring a personal ID card and a passport. This initiative proved to be immensely valuable, as it provided these students with crucial information, fostering their daily independence and enhancing their ability to integrate seamlessly into social life.

Background

This initiative was thoughtfully crafted to empower students with developmental difficulties, enabling them to gain essential insights into the administrative processes and institutions that are vital for fostering their independence. Unfortunately, these students often lack the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the roles of the municipality and the police station. This visit provided a unique and invaluable opportunity for them to learn about the significant procedures associated with obtaining crucial personal documents. Moreover, the activity also served as a meaningful platform for enhancing social inclusion through direct engagement with institutional representatives, fostering connections that can support their integration into the community.

Why did you implement the practice?

Objective: Empower students with developmental difficulties by providing them with essential information about administrative processes and institutions necessary for carrying out important life tasks.

Addressing the issue: Students with difficulties are often unfamiliar with the processes of document verification and the issuance of personal and travel documents, which can hinder their independence and integration into society.

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

1. Planning

  • Arrange an appointment for visits with the municipality and the police station.
  • Prepare the students for the activities through discussion and preparation about what they will learn and what they can expect from the visit.
  • Ensure the accompaniment and support of teachers and assistants for the safe conduct of the visits.

2. Execution

  • The students visited the municipality, where they learned about the procedures for document certification and the issuance of birth certificates and citizenship certificates.
  • After that, they visited the police station, where they became familiar with the work of the police and learned how to obtain a personal identification card and a passport.

3. Evaluation

  • Feedback from the students about the visit and how useful the knowledge gained was.
  • Discussion about the students’ impressions and the questions that arose during the visit.
  • Evaluation of whether the students are now better informed about administrative procedures and institutions.

Target group/s of the practice

Students with developmental difficulties who participated in the visit to the municipality and the police station.

Number of students involved

10–15 students with developmental difficulties participated in the activity.

Benefits, impact on the students and learning outcomes

Benefits for students:

  • Gaining basic information about administrative processes, such as document certification and the issuance of personal and travel documents.
  • Strengthening independence in performing important life tasks.
  • Familiarization with the work of institutions and understanding their function.

Impact on learning outcomes:

  • Increased social inclusion through direct engagement with institutions and officials.
  • Developed the ability to make fact-based decisions regarding administrative procedures.
  • Strengthened self-confidence and sense of competence in performing basic life tasks.

Suggestions for future users of this good practice

  • Provide additional support to students by explaining the steps in administrative procedures so they can better understand and retain information.
  • Involve students in conversations with representatives from the municipality and police, so they feel like active participants in the visit.
  • Organize visits to other relevant institutions (e.g., healthcare facilities, banks) to give students a broader perspective on social services and administrative procedures.
  • Prepare students for potential challenges or uncertainties that may arise during the visits and offer them support in interpreting new information

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