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Basic skills action plan

The new annual theme supports the ‘’,  adopted in March 2025 as part of the . The plan aims to raise achievement in 5 essential skills: literacy, mathematics, science, digital and citizenship.

• Literacy: understanding, using, evaluating and reflecting, orally and in writing, using visual, audio and digital materials across disciplines and contexts
• Mathematics: reasoning mathematically; formulating, using and interpreting mathematics to solve real-world problems and make well-founded, data-based judgements/decisions
• Science: engaging with science-related issues and ideas as a reflective individual (explaining phenomena scientifically, evaluating and designing scientific enquiries, interpreting data and evidence)
• Digital: confidently, critically and responsibly engaging with digital technologies for learning, working and participating in society (information literacy, communication, media literacy, digital content creation, online safety, digital wellbeing)
• Citizenship: behaving responsibly and participating fully in civic life, grounded in an understanding of social, economic, legal and political structures (civic and democratic concepts, institutions and processes: e.g. democracy, media literacy, crisis preparedness, respect for others, freedom of speech)

These 5 basic skills  support individuals in thinking critically, engaging with their communities, staying healthy, adapting to a rapidly changing job market and navigating today's complexities, including digital tools and artificial intelligence (AI).

In a time of growing disinformation and polarisation, these skills are becoming more important than ever. They support informed, active citizenship and are key to building resilient, inclusive societies. 

Basic skills and eTwinning

We are calling on educators to collaborate this year to ensure that all pupils will gain the skills they need to thrive. Here's how eTwinning will support teachers:

• Encourage the design and implementation of projects linking basic skillsto real-life scenarios, backed by practical teaching materials, articles, eTwinning kits and project examples.
• Provide resources to teach and assess these skills creatively and inclusively through eTwinning projects, for example, by using reading and writing to share ideas and stories, applying maths and science to solve practical problems, and building digital skills in a safe and responsible way.
• Promote student agency by empowering pupils to take ownership of their learning, and help them understand the importance and relevance of basic skills in their daily lives and future opportunities
• Offer teachers a range of professional development courses and activities, enabling them to enhance their competences, and share best practices with peers

������Ƶ the ‘Basic skills in action’ eTwinning featured group 

To further support this annual theme, the 'Basic skills in action’ eTwinning featured group will serve as the central hub for all related activities and materials. Teachers can access updates, articles, and connect with peers through webinars and forums.

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