As raising awareness for distraction in traffic should already start at an early stage, a workshop for 12 and 13 year old pupils was developed by the Austrian Road Safety Board (KFV). The workshop is part of KFV‘s Risi & Ko education concept (see also this example focusing on it’s modular approach as part of Principle #14) and uses five characters to introduce students to the topic in a suitable way. Since personal involvement and public commitment are important for changing attitudes, the workshop uses methods (e.g. quizzes, experiments) that stimulate active participation and personal contribution.
Particular attention is given to the topic of smartphones in traffic, multitasking and the associated myths in order to enhance awareness and enable students to realistically assess the risks caused by texting or making a phone call while participating in traffic.
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KFV (Kuratorium für Verkehrssicherheit), Risi & Ko.
Key Principle #14 Example: Risi & Ko: A Modular Approach for Secondary Schools