Education
Learning to live together in a pluralistic world characterised by cultural diversity: This is the mission of schools associated to UNESCO’s ASPnet.
The UNESCO Associated Schools Project Network is a global network that currently encompasses some 8500 educational institutions (ranging from pre-schools and primary to secondary schools and teacher training institutions) in 180 countries worldwide. The network was first established by UNESCO in 1953. 69 Austrian schools are members of ASPnet.
UNESCO Associated Schools serve as models of a specific educational principle. Learning is understood as an activities-focused process. Schools pursue an interdisciplinary, intercultural approach to cooperation and insist on a high degree of teamwork. They apply an integrative style of education that appreciates the element of difference as a key component of its pedagogical work. Practicing democracy is a pre-eminent educational goal. UNESCO Associated Schools proactively commit to human rights, a culture of peace and sustainable development. They are also active in their immediate environment to protect the natural and cultural heritage. UNESCO Associated Schools emphasise modern technologies as teaching tools, while at the same time critically discussing the consequences of the rapid spread of technologies within the scope of a teaching focus on media education.