Learn about working methods and important concepts for developing and implementing a heritage education project and find some suggestions and guidelines for activities.
This course presents a methodological process for carrying out an educational project focused on Cultural Heritage.
However, the same principles can be applied to other educational areas such as the arts or environmental protection.
The course is based on the author’s experience, so various suggestions and guidelines for educational activities are presented.
This course is intended above all to share experiences gained over time and in various contexts, but always with the ultimate aim of raising awareness among children and young people of the need to preserve our, or rather Their… Cultural Heritage.
Some working methods and important concepts for the development and implementation of an educational project to raise awareness of heritage are systematized.
It is intended to be a guide for reflection and work for those who are going to develop a heritage education project.
Languages: English
Also available in Português | Español

How it works
Course structure – Heritage Education – how to carry out an educational project
1 – Educational Project theme
1.1 Choice of the theme for the educational project
1.2 Application example
2 – Preliminary study / Research
2.1 Related to the theme / heritage
2.2 Related to educational projects / programs
3. Audiences and partnerships
3.1 Audiences
3.2 Partnerships
4. Development of the activities
4.1 Definition of heritage education activities
4.2 Preparation
4.3 Carrying out
4.4 Dissemination and evaluation
5. Guides for heritage education activities
- Preservation of Intangible Heritage | MASKS
- Preservation of artistic heritage – PAINTING WITH EGG TEMPERA
- Preservation of the Archaeological Heritage | ARCHAEOLOGIST FOR A DAY
- Preservation of Historical and Artistic Heritage | ROCK PAINTING
- Preservation of Azulejos Heritage – Azulejo panel and restoration of azulejos
- Preserving Family Heritage and Traditions | HEBREW CALLIGRAPHY
- Preservation of Natural Heritage and the Seas | PLASTER
Author

Fátima Muralha
Graduated in History – Art History from the Universidade Nova of Lisbon. Post-Graduate in Management and Promotion of Heritage by the UAL. Specialised in Management of Cultural Projects. Various training courses and a specialisation course regarding Promoting Heritage, Conservation & Restoration, Museum studies and Vocational Training. Coordinator in multiple projects linked to Historical and Artistic Heritage, educational and vocational training projects in various entities. Author of several publications and communications. Creator and coordinator of the development of virtual content of the project: History | Art | Culture.
Overall course evaluation – 4.8
(scale from 1 to 5)