ERASMUS+ Course
Course Overview
The course aims to build not only inclusive practices but also to foster resilience in both educators and students, equipping them to navigate challenges and adapt effectively. It focuses on equipping teachers with the skills to turn classroom diversity into strength. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the cultural, social, and emotional needs that shape diverse classrooms, and a practical toolbox of strategies to foster inclusion, resilience, and engagement. With emphasis on intercultural awareness, trauma-informed approaches, and effective classroom management, the training balances theory with hands-on application, empowering educators to create supportive environments where every learner can thrive. In addition, the course highlights whole-school strategies, collaboration with families and communities, and practical digital tools that teachers can immediately apply. By combining reflection, peer exchange, and real-life case studies, it ensures that participants not only gain new knowledge but also leave with concrete solutions and inspiration for their daily practice..
Learning Outcomes
After the course, participants will be able to:
- •Create safe, inclusive classroom environments for all students, understanding their diverse educational needs.
- •Apply trauma-informed practices to support learners from diverse backgrounds and experiences, recognizing cultural and social factors affecting students, including migrants and refugees.
- •Manage classroom diversity with confidence and empathy, utilizing effective teaching and classroom management strategies for multilingual groups.
- •Foster resilience, empathy, and intercultural understanding and communication in students.
- •Integrate psychosocial support and wellbeing into everyday teaching.
- •Develop strategies to enhance personal and professional resilience in educators.
- •Develop practical lesson plans and school-level approaches that promote inclusion and resilience for all learners.
Teaching & Learning Methods
All our methods are designed to be highly interactive and hands-on, ensuring a practical and engaging learning experience.
- •Active & Experiential: Learning happens through practical activities, group challenges, and creative problem-solving rather than lectures.
- •Collaborative & Inclusive: We value teamwork, open discussion, and approaches that support every learner’s unique strengths and needs.
- •Innovative & Engaging: Modern tools, playful strategies, and real-world tasks make learning dynamic and inspiring.
- •Reflective & Transformative: Each experience encourages participants to reflect, share insights, and apply new ideas in their own professional contexts.
EU Competence Frameworks
This course aligns with key EU competence frameworks:- •DigCompEdu: Highlights digital collaboration and intercultural awareness in education.
- •LifeComp: Focuses on resilience, empathy, collaboration, and intercultural understanding.
- •GreenComp: Emphasizes social sustainability and inclusion as part of long-term change.
Erasmus+ Priorities
This course equips participants with skills that respond directly to key Erasmus+ priorities:
- •Inclusion & Diversity: effective strategies for diverse classrooms with students with various background..
- •Digital Transformation: digital tools for collaboration and intercultural education.
- •Sustainability & Resilience: promoting long-term social inclusion and wellbeing.
COURSE MODULES & TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Day 1 – Foundations of Diversity & Inclusion
Module 1 – Understanding inclusion & diversity in practice
Explore the core principles of diversity and inclusion and how they shape learning environments, fostering a foundation for student resilience.
Module 2 – Classroom management for diverse groups
Learn approaches to organize, guide, and support classrooms with varied student needs, promoting a sense of security and resilience.
Orientation Walk with a Local Guide (optional, complimentary)
A short post-class city walk for orientation and networking.
Voluntary, no fee, separate from the course, and not counted in Erasmus+ hours or outcomes.
Day 2 – Awareness & Bias
Module 3 – Overcoming stereotypes and biases
Identify common stereotypes and practice strategies to challenge bias in schools.
Module 4 – Building inclusive competences in students
Develop student skills in empathy, communication, and collaboration for diverse settings, strengthening their social-emotional resilience.
Day 3 – Trauma-Informed Education
Module 5 – Understanding trauma and its impact on learning
Gain insights into how trauma affects behaviour, engagement, and learning.
Module 6 – Psychosocial support strategies
Explore classroom-based practices to provide emotional safety and support for learners, thereby building their psychosocial resilience.
Day 4 – Teaching Strategies & Adaptations
Module 7 – Differentiated instruction & inclusive lesson design
Design adaptable lessons that respond to the strengths and challenges of all learners.
Module 8 – Digital and collaborative tools
Use digital resources and teamwork approaches to enhance inclusive and intercultural learning.
Day 5 – Implementation & Sharing
Module 9 – Case studies and role-play
Apply new knowledge through practice with real-life inspired classroom scenarios.
Module 10 – Workshop: creating inclusive lesson plans
Create practical lesson plans that embed principles of inclusion, cultural responsiveness, and equitable participation
Final Reflection
Action Plan • Certificates & Farewell