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Empaths project in a nutshell

The project aims to revolutionise Heritage Interpretation (HI) by enhancing community participation and empowering heritage professionals. It will investigate best practices in participatory approaches within and beyond the heritage sector, resulting in a robust methodological framework. An innovative blended professional training program will be developed to equip heritage professionals with essential competencies in participatory HI. This program will be validated through pilot projects involving heritage professionals and local communities. Additionally, the project will amplify its impact through dissemination efforts, including a dedicated website, social media campaigns, and events to raise awareness about the benefits of participatory HI. The objectives are to support professionals with a systematic participatory HI practice, enhance their skills in engaging communities, provide VET providers with a replicable training methodology, and ultimately foster citizen participation in heritage initiatives.

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Project Objectives

  • O1. To support the work of heritage professionals by investigating best practices in community participation & developing a new methodological framework for participatory HI.
  • O2. To increase competences of heritage professionals in participatory HI by developing a new dedicated professional training programme offering a balanced mix of skills & work-based learning opportunities
  • O3. To support the work of training providers by developing a replicable training methodology tested with heritage professionals & offering opportunities for participation & civic engagement in heritage
  • O4. To raise awareness on the impact of participatory HI on civic engagement, understanding of heritage, sustainability & EU common values

Needs to be addressed

  • Need for a new participatory HI practice
  • Need for participatory competences
  • Need for a dedicated training offer
  • Need to raise awareness on the impact of participatory HI

Target Groups

  • Heritage professionals (e.g. planners, interpreters, educators) working with NH, CH & museums interested in HI & communities
  • VET providers for the Heritage sector
  • Local communities of Heritage institutions
  • Heritage institutions and Heritage policy-makers
  • Universities & other educational institutions
  • Experts in participatory methods from other sectors (urban planning, place branding etc.)

Interpreting heritage landscapes together

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Project: 2024-1-DE02-KA220-VET-000248399