What are EUROPE DIRECT centres?
EUROPE DIRECTs are local contact points for all matters concerning the European Union. Among others they are political educators on the European Union in schools and towards various target groups. Activities cover workshops, presentations or simulation games on different European topics. One out of 50 EUROPE DIRECT centres in Germany is located in Nuremberg.
How are they using Destination Europe?
Destination Europe is a salient addition to the centre’s methodological portfolio. In Nuremberg, the learning tool has been used in different settings over the second half of 2025. For instance, students of the Berufliche Schule 6 (Vocational School 6 for photographers and media designers) visited the centre in July. EUROPE DIRECT was responsible for one teaching unit on the European Union.
Before delving into Destination Europe’s different roles, students received a short introduction on European migration policy and were briefed on the latest numbers on migration movements. After the Destination Europe session, students discussed lively about the teams’ different results. A similar workshop was offered during “Democracy Day” at the Lothar-von-Faber-School (higher secondary vocational school).
How is Destination Europe being disseminated?
To raise awareness of Destination Europe and other tools among future teachers, EUROPE DIRECT Nuremberg cooperates with the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg. In October, a seminar was held in a unique setting in which future teachers and current high school students of the Ohm-Gymnasium Erlangen tested the role playing game in mixed groups. Through this blended learning experience, the future teachers gathered valuable practical input for their classrooms.
In Nuremberg, EUROPE DIRECT offers a free rental-service to teachers, trainers and other multipliers, to ensure that as many stakeholders as possible can use the tool’s hard-cover versions.
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