Audience:
Teachers of primary schools, secondary schools and vocational schools
Adult education teachers
Teacher trainers
Head teachers
Careers officers and counselors
Managers of schools/ organizations offering vocational education or adult education
Course description
It is important for educators in contemporary classrooms to comprehend and attend to the distinct requirements of every student, therefore cultivating a feeling of inclusion and overall welfare. The course is specifically intended to provide educators with the necessary knowledge and abilities to establish inclusive and supportive learning environments for all students. This training equips teachers with strategies and tools to foster inclusiveness by embracing diversity and assisting students with different abilities, backgrounds, and learning preferences.
The course emphasizes the importance of promoting students' emotional and social growth, enabling teachers to identify and provide emotional support in a secure environment.
Learning Outcomes
The course will help participants to:
- understand the fundamental principles and importance of inclusive education in mixed classrooms
- become acquainted with various categories of disabilities and their potential effects on learning
- increase awareness of the socioeconomic and cultural influences on the well-being of students
- become proficient in adapting curriculum and teaching methods that integrate inclusivity
- develop a commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and welcoming classroom environment
Training agenda:
This is a standard indicative training agenda. The course will be personalized according to participants’ needs and professional profiles.
Day 1
Introduction to Inclusive Education
Presentation on the fundamentals of inclusive education
Group discussion on the benefits of inclusivity in the classroom
Day 2
Diversity and Inclusion
Exploring the diversity in the classroom
Introduction to the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework
Day 3
Introduction to differentiated instruction
Strategies for adapting curriculum to diverse needs
Hands-on activities to create inclusive classroom materials
Day 4
The role of teachers in promoting emotional well-being
Recognizing signs of emotional distress in students
Effective communication and active listening skills
Day 5
Building a Safe and Inclusive Environment
Group activities to enhance empathy and peer relationships
Examples of best practices in education
Course Round Up and Final Evaluation
Validation of the learning outcomes & Certificate Ceremony
