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About Us

Indícia is a non-profit organization committed to educating and inspiring educators in Slovak schools. Our objective is to provide a platform for networking and sharing experience, show examples of good practice, educate, and offer motivation and inspiration.

OUR MISSION

The mission of the organization is to create opportunities for cross-communication between teachers and school managers in order to discuss up-to-date issues, share experience, encourage, motivate, and educate one another. Moreover, the organization strives to spread inspiring ideas and examples of good practice informally and openly communicate with parents, scholars and the public, thus contributing to a broader understanding of newly emerging needs of pupils and the work of educators.

OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE OF THE ORGANIZATION

  • Quality of education
  • Inspiration and networking
  • Examples of good practice

Civilization

This project focuses on the subjects of history, social studies and geography as it aims to eliminate the transmission approach to teaching and replace it with constructivist teaching.

Comenia Script

Comenia Script is a new form of discontinuous handwriting with various advantages.

Computing with Emil

Emil is a unique method of teaching computing in schools; it implements the idea of modern computing education as a complex and systematic learning process, in regular and formal classes in primary schools. Pupils gradually learn all the important constructs of programming in a playful way.

ExpEdition - Experience, Inquire, Uncover

"ExpEdition - Experience, Inquire, Uncover" helps create complex opportunities for pupils to see purpose in proactive exploration, to inquire, to experience teamwork and learn to be a team player, as well as to share their findings with their peers.

The Hejny Method of Teaching Mathematics

The Hejny Method is a scheme-oriented way to teach mathematics. It is based on respecting the 12 key principles that make up this comprehensive concept allowing children to discover mathematics on their own and with pleasure.

Innovative Schooling Conference - KiVY

The Innovative Schooling Conference is held for students enrolled in Teacher Education Programs. The KiVY program aims to further disseminate innovative teaching methods, ideas, and inspiration on “how to teach differently.”

Teaching for Life Conference

This conference is the largest scholastic event in Slovakia. Every year it brings inspiring stories, good practice examples, and innovative ideas, while being a platform for discussions between all stakeholders – from teachers and principals through NGOs to MPs and state authorities.