The Alpha Bank Numismatic Collection museum kit at the SCS in Corfu Prison
Getting to know the history of ancient coins
The educational museum kit “A journey through the world of money”, centred around the history of currency, paved the way for a special day of knowledge, history, inspiration and interaction.
Through an interactive presentation, the curator of the Numismatic Collection, Dr Dimitra Tsangari, guided the students into the magical world of the history of ancient coins and encouraged them to explore their archaeological, mythological and historical secrets.
Students were eager to:
- Observe the images on ancient coins.
- Talk about the different stories behind such a small, everyday-use object.
- Share historical information about foreign coins.
- Ask questions and express their own views.
Personal development through learning
The participants’ features, experiences and interests were taken into account throughout the presentation, which ended with experiential group activities and discussions.
The 2 groups of students found themselves in a safe, respecting and accepting environment, and were excited to attend. At the same time, they viewed learning as a means of personal development, expression and social reintegration.
The participants
The School’s Principal, Mr Spyros Vrakas, and teachers Ms Foteini Dimoula and Ms Sofia Louka participated in this educational activity.
Other participants were Dr Dimitra Tsangari and Ms Eleni Kakouri from the Numismatic Collection, as well as Mr Konstantinos Christopoulos, Head of the Banknote Museum of Ionian Bank on Corfu island.
Teachers talk about the experience
The programme ended with a group discussion about the event, which highlighted how important learning, participating and communicating are for personal development.
This experience confirmed the educational role of the Second Chance School as a place of learning, as well as a space for meaningful human contact and hope.
As Mr Spyros Vrakas, Principal of the 2nd Second Chance School in Corfu Prison, noted, “Participating in the programme about the history of coins was a meaningful learning experience – for students and teachers alike. During the discussion about the history of money, I watched people reflect upon their own path, connect the past to the present and give new meaning to learning. Yet again, it became clear that education is not mere knowledge. It is a process of change, empowerment and hope.”
