Innovative Co-Creative Participatory Methodologies for a Dreamt-of Quality Education in Europe

Janire Fonseca Peso, Antonia Caro González and Nemanja Milosevic
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Janire Fonseca Peso: Department of Social Pedagogy and Diversity, University of Deusto, 48007 Bilbao, Spain
Antonia Caro González: International Research Project Office, University of Deusto, 48007 Bilbao, Spain
Nemanja Milosevic: International Research Project Office, University of Deusto, 48007 Bilbao, Spain

Sustainability, 2020, vol. 12, issue 16, 1-14

Abstract: The aim of this paper is to collect evidence-based experience on a co-creation multi-stakeholder participatory process in a non-formal academic environment. We use the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the “6i model,” and a participatory approach as background methodologies. Within the long-lasting process of collaboration with Eurochild (Eurochild advocates for children’s rights and well-being to be at the heart of policymaking. A network of almost 200 organizations internationally recognized for its work to promote children’s rights and well-being. It influences policies, builds internal capacities, and facilitates mutual learning and exchanges of practice and research), the event started with an open session followed by a World Café dynamic with 50 participants from different age groups (13–81), cultures (Spain, United Kingdom, Finland), professions, academic fields, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Several types of data were collected: participant observation during four months (20 h), informal communication with participants, and three in-depth interviews. Based on overall analysis, the application of both the 6i model and the child participation approach had an impact on three different levels: (1) in the functioning of the core group; (2) in the experience of the participants in the event; and (3) in the final outcome of the whole process.

Keywords: quality education; active methodologies; Sustainable Development Goals; 21st-century skills; educational innovation; ecosystem learning; institutional change (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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