We are the history
This course will help teachers and trainers, principals and all staff to organize an educational trip to Italy exploring the history of the twentieth century to discover it in the places where it happened.
Among the planned excursions and visits, the Fossoli Camp and the Carpi Deportee Museum hold particular significance as sites of profound historical and educational value.
Just six kilometers outside Carpi, in Fossoli, the remains of a camp built in 1942 by the Royal Army to house enemy soldiers are still present. This site was transformed in December 1943 by the Italian Social Republic into a concentration camp specifically for Jewish people.
A unique structure inaugurated in 1973, the Monumento al Deportato Museum is a powerful expression of the civic engagement of artists who were themselves witnesses to the events they depict.
The course offers 35 hours of morning sessions, carefully designed to accommodate varying skill levels and existing historical understanding. The afternoons will be enriched by cultural activities, guided visits, and scheduled excursions. Educational workshops are conducted in partnership with the Fossoli Foundation and the Historical Institute of Modena.
Optional activities include a guided tour of the city of Modena and a full-day trip to Venice, which can be booked upon enrollment for an additional fee. Other activities may be available to participate in locally.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to
- Select and organize information with maps, diagrams, tables, graphs and digital resources.
- Build graphs and space-time maps to organize the knowledge studied.
- Place local history in relation to European history
- Formulate and test hypotheses based on the information produced and the knowledge developed.
- Integrating role-playing into teaching activities
Participants will benefit from a comprehensive educational experience, commencing with a free town walking tour led by a local expert. This immersive introduction is followed by a robust study program, encompassing a minimum of 35 hours per week, complete with all necessary course materials. Upon completion, a certificate of attendance is awarded, and for those seeking further recognition, a Europass and Learning Agreement are available upon request. To enrich the learning journey, visits to local institutions are integrated into the program, providing valuable contextual insights. Personalized support ensures individual needs are met throughout the mobility, facilitated by the on-site expertise of our local provider. Practical amenities, including free Wi-Fi and complimentary coffee and tea breaks, are provided to enhance the learning environment. All administrative costs are included, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience.
Metodology and Assessment
Designed for educators and staff across all educational sectors, this course emphasizes practical, participatory learning. Experiential methods are central, alongside engaging presentations, daily motivational activities, group work, and diverse classroom and outdoor activities. Lectures, seminars, and workshops ensure thorough comprehension, with daily assignment support. A final evaluation will assess learning outcomes. All useful material for the course, such as teaching cards, pens and pencils, gadgets, illustrative material and wifi will be provided by the association. Participants must have their own tablet
Pricing
- 560 euros (7 days)
Course package content:
Price includes course fees, a free guided city tour, constant help with information about venue and city, transportation for the training activities, dinner party for all participants and certification of attendance. Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) are available at extra cost. Cancellation can be made without penalty within fifteen days before the start of the session. In case of force majeure (see the cases foreseen by the Erasmus programme) cancellation is also possible on the start day of the course
Flexible dates for groups are available upon request
Course Details:
- Course Price: 560€
- City: Modena
- Duration: 7 Days - 35 hours
- Language : English
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Target:
- Primary education
- Lower secondary education
- Upper secondary education
- Target roles: Teacher/Librarian/ICT Coordinators
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Upcoming Sessions :
- 16/02/2026 - 21/02/2026
- 02/03/2026 - 07/03/2026
- 07/06/2026 - 13/06/2026
- 06/09/2026- 12/09/2026
- 13/09/026 - 19/09/2026
Flexible dates for groups are available upon request
Certification Details
- Certificate of attendance
- Europass Mobility Document
- Learning agreement
Course Program
Modena
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Welcoming Day 1
- Welcome and Course Overview
- Upon arrival, participants will receive a warm welcome and introductions, establishing a comfortable and inclusive atmosphere.
- Essential information regarding local culture, city navigation, and venue specifics, ensuring a smooth transition
- Coffee Break ☕
- Foundational lecture on the Erasmus framework will illuminate its role in promoting intercultural understanding and connection across Europe.
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Monday Day 2
- Morning: Visit to Fossoli and the Museum of the Deported
- Lunch together with regional specialties ☕
- Afternoon: group work: Evolution of the camps in Italy and Europe, the experience of the Villaggio San Marco in Fossoli
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Tuesday Day 3
- Memory Itinerary: discovery and knowledge of the places in the city of the Second World War; four themes are addressed during the visit: fascism and the Resistance, violence, daily life in war, the persecution of the Jews
- Coffee Break ☕
- Meeting with the Erasmus representatives of the Modena schools and exchange of good "ideas" for possible partnerships
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Wednesday Day 4
- Workshop: CLIL class on totalitarianism
- Coffee Break ☕
- Afternoon: Group work: organize a historical-themed educational trip to Italy: The places of memories
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Thursday Day 5
- Urban game through the places of the story of the Jewish boys welcomed in Nonantola in 1942-43
- Presentation of the Villa Emma Foundation founded in 2004, inspired by the story of solidarity that sixty years earlier had led the community of Nonantola to welcome and provide assistance to 73 Jewish children and young people, coming from Germany, Austria and Yugoslavia, seeking refuge in our country
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Friday Day 6
- Role-playing game: Repubblica Ribelle and Radio Victory
- Coffee Break ☕
- Creation of an itinerary in Italy for a school trip. Evaluation of the course and conclude with the releasing of official course certifications
- Certificate of Participation & Attendance. Confirmation of Erasmus+ Mobility Documents
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Saturday Day 7
- Excursion to Venice (optional and to be booked at the time of registration), with a visit to the ghetto