4C-FUTURE
A comprehensive methodology for teaching and developing 4C competencies in school education using gamification and experiential learning
Project timeline
December 2024 – November 2027
4C-FUTURE is an international educational project funded by the Erasmus+ programme, introducing an innovative approach to teaching the so-called 4C competencies — critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration.
These skills are essential for students' future success in the labour market and in life. The 4C-FUTURE project helps schools develop these competencies through modern, engaging, and effective methods aligned with the realities of today's digital world.
The main goal of the project is to equip teachers with tools and methodologies that enable effective development of these skills in students, which is key to preparing young people for the challenges of the 21st century.
Project impact
- Improved teaching: The project will deliver innovative teaching methods that support the development of 4C competencies and prepare teachers for effective use of digital tools.
- Media and digital literacy: The project emphasises the development of media and digital literacy, which is essential for recognising and combating disinformation and fake news.
- Long-term impact: The methodologies and tools developed within the project are expected to be used not only during its lifetime but also long after its completion, leading to lasting improvement of the educational process.
Project goals
- Develop a methodology for teaching 4C skills using gamification, experiential learning, and facilitation.
- Support teachers in adopting innovative approaches in the classroom.
- Improve students' information and media literacy and their ability to resist disinformation.
- Develop an online educational platform and offer open-access tools and teaching materials.
Project outputs
- A methodological framework for teaching 4C competencies (critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration)
- A toolset and teacher's handbook (educational games, activities, guides)
- An online training platform for educators
- Pilot training and testing in schools
The complete methodology package, tools, and online platform will be freely available and easily transferable to various school environments across Europe.
Who is the project for?
- Primary and secondary school teachers
- Students aged 13–17
- Schools, educational institutions, and parents
Partners
- EPMA (Czech Republic)
- Mise HERo (Czech Republic)
- Hellenic Open University – DAISSy Group (Greece)
- Amadora Inova (Portugal)
- Know & Can Association (Bulgaria)
Timeline
The project runs from December 2024 to November 2027 (36 months). Outputs will be progressively published and shared with teachers, schools, and the professional community across Europe.