1. Respect for the learner as an individual
It is essential to recognize and value the needs of children and adolescents, to take into account the emotions and opinions of young adults, while granting them a degree of autonomy appropriate to their age.

2. Empathy and active listening
Listen to the learner's emotions and feelings, and strive to understand them with compassion and without judgment.

3. Compassionate communication
Use positive and encouraging language, avoiding hurtful or degrading words. This includes expressing one's own emotions constructively.

4. Peaceful conflict resolution
Encourage conflict resolution through dialogue and negotiation rather than physical violence or punishment.

II. THE COORDINATOR

Colegiul Economic "Iulian Pop"  is a technical high school with over 450 students whose curriculum focuses on the field of economics (particularly accounting, sales, and tourism) while also fostering a broad general education. It is located in the heart of Cluj-Napoca, the largest city and unofficial capital of Transylvania, near prestigious universities offering both humanities and science studies (Babes-Bolyai University, the largest and most renowned in Romania) as well as technical and medical programs (including USAMV, specializing in agricultural sciences and veterinary medicine, which has two international sections: French-speaking and English-speaking). Most students at "Colegiul Pop" are aiming for higher education in economics and can find jobs in the city's large service sector (banks, insurance companies, etc.). However, since their specialization during secondary education does not guarantee access to higher education in Romania, some choose a different path, taking advantage of the extremely
varied range of courses offered locally.

The student body is diverse, predominantly urban but sometimes originating from the rural periphery of the region or even from Moldova, and the integration of these populations, as well as the culture of "living together," are central to the school's educational project. The school participates in numerous competitions and has excellent results. Its staff demonstrates a high level of cohesion and works with their students in a calm atmosphere.

Colegiul Economic "Iulian Pop"'s buildings are located in the heart of a historic city boasting prestigious universities in both the humanities (Babes-Bolyai University, one of the oldest and most renowned in the country) and the sciences, technology, and medicine, the school has recently added a postgraduate program.

The teaching staff is very close-knit, and relations with families are excellent. The teaching team has recently acquired significant expertise in European projects, having successfully led four Erasmus+ strategic partnerships (the fifht one, implemented with the historical French partner - in touch from 2015 - is to be achieved in next summer).
Over the past decade, teachers at Colegiul Economic "Iulian Pop" have organized numerous cultural outings and international exchanges, including trips to Germany and the Czech Republic. A group of teachers was formed to develop European initiatives with colleagues from France, Bulgaria, Italy, Latvia, Portugal, Romania, and Türkiye. European citizenship and digital skills, mythologies, sustainable development, and animal welfare are among the main topics the local Erasmus+ team has focused on, along with improving students' language skills (English and French).

European projects held by the Hich School are high quality ones (from 2015, 50% were judged as "Good Practice" samples).

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