SKRIPKO – Comics and Books for the Development of Interests and Potentials of Literary Enrichment and Science
(Cro. Strip i Knjiga za Razvoj Interesa i Potencijala Književnog Obogaćenja i znanosti)

Duration: 01/02/2023 – 31/08/2023

The SKRIPKO project aims to promote reading, writing and the book itself, both in physical and digital form, among primary and secondary school students. The project combines the scientific and research aspect of education with the artistic and creative aspects. Through the project, the students will research historical figures from their region and create stories/comics/picture books in which they will present their achievements and the historical context of the characters in a creative way. The used methods of philosophy with children (creating a community of philosophical inquiry of researchers in the class) encourage the development of numerous skills in students, some of which are: the development of critical thinking, individual and teamwork in research and analysis of collected materials, promotion of unity and different opinions, and development of creativity, vocabulary and expression. The students are involved in all phases of the project - from the first workshops in which they are becoming aware of the importance of books for our civilization, and how much writing and reading have influenced the formation of today's world - until the final phase of the project, i.e. the creation of the book and the promotion of the works. Five primary schools and two secondary schools are involved in the project. Another equal goal of this project is the popularization of Croatian cultural and scientific heritage. In all the centers where the project will be implemented (Osijek, Pučišća, Slakovci, Omiš, Vis, Zadar, Pula), the students will research a person from Croatian history with the help of their teachers. The importance of the project lies in the fact that many scientists and writers are neglected in formal education or are simply forgotten in the sea of other, more famous people. Therefore, through numerous activities, this project encourages students to new ways of understanding our history. In addition, the students are involved in all the creative phases of the project and even in the final one, which covers the preparation of promotional materials and modern management, i.e. the plan and agenda for the promotion of our project book (collection of student works) in the real and digital world in which the students themselves will design a campaign for promotion of their own project results.

PROJECT COORDINATOR:

  • Association “Petit philosophy” (Croatia)

PARTNERS:

  • Slakovci primary school,

  • Primary school of Fran Krsto Frankopan, Osijek,

  • Pučišća primary school,

  • Primary school of Josip Pupačić, Omiš

  • Vis primary school

  • School of natural science and graphics, Zadar

  • School of applied arts and design, Pula

GOALS:

  • Popularization of Croatian cultural and scientific heritage

  • Promotion of reading, writing and literature itself

  • Development of critical thinking

  • Vocabulary and expression development

  • Encouraging creativity and imagination

  • Development of social skills

  • Training students in modern management

MAIN ACTIVITIES:

  • Creation of comics, picture books and novellas (workshops with students)

  • Creation and publication of book (collections) for students, teachers and libraries

  • Modern management workshop and promotion of results in all centers (cities and islands) included in the project

TARGET GROUPS:

  • Teachers in primary and secondary schools

  • Students from 8 to 18 years old

  • Primary and secondary schools

  • Libraries

TOTAL VALUE OF THE PROJECT:

  • 109.510,25 HRK (funded by the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Croatia)

CONTACT:

  • Bruno Ćurko (mala.filozofija@gmail.com)

  • Filip Škifić (f.skifa123@gmail.com)