3 How to use the different tools

3.1 “Needs and Strategies” – Toolkit on basic human needs and strategies to fulfill them

3.1.3 Use in lessons

The toolkit "Needs and Strategies" can be used in many ways in class. Depending on the subject matter, the overarching topic and the learning objectives, you can choose either the whole toolkit, individual booklets or just a single exercise. Please note, however, that the concept of the five basic needs is the basis and that the pupils must be familiar with it in order to be able to work well with the materials. See chapter 4 Overview of possible applications for more suggestions and ideas.

It is important to note that working with the booklets is not about accumulating knowledge, but about training democratic skills. The aim is finally to build up an attitude in which one can empathetically approach one's own and others' basic needs and develop conducive strategies accordingly.

Therefore, we recommend to use opportunities to actively involve your pupils and ask them to contribute their thoughts and ideas. Ultimately, the materials should motivate the pupils to become actively and responsibly involved in society and the materials are designed to enable the pupils to do this step by step.

When using the booklets, pay attention to:

• Variety of methods to address all types of learning approaches, and.
• Practical relevance so that the pupils can apply what they have learned.