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Titel unseres Projekts:

„Sprachliche und kulturelle Vielfalt (er-) leben – Vom Klassenzimmer in die Außenwelt“

Start: Juni 2022

Dauer: 18 Monate

Teilnehmende Klasse im Schuljahr 2022/23: 3B

Geplant und organisiert durch das mehrsprachige Team der GTVS 12.

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Ziele unseres Projekts:
* Der kulturelle und sprachliche Mehrwert einer gelebten Mehrsprachigkeit soll an unserem Schulstandort  - insbesondere durch einen internationalen Austausch - sowohl bei Lehrkräften, Freizeitpädagog*innen als auch bei den Schüler*innen und ihren Eltern zunehmend bewusst gemacht werden.
* Die große kulturelle und sprachliche Vielfalt an unserem Schulstandort soll zunehmend erfahr- bzw. erlebbar gemacht werden.
* Im Rahmen unseres Projekts werden 3 Mobilitätsaktivitäten durchgeführt.

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Thema: INTERCULTURAL EDUCATION– The Answer to Diversity in the Classroom (6-day) Limassol
Teilnahme von 2 Lehrkräften im Juli 2022

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INTERCULTURAL EDUCATION- The Answer to Diversity in the Classroom (6-day/ 7-day) Limassol Significant ethnic, social and religious groups have been part of our society. In the context of increasing diversity in our society, schools have a role to play.

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Mobilitätsaktivität 2: 2-tägiger Besuch der 3B Klasse an der deutschen Schule in Bratislava

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Mobilitätsaktivität 2: 2-tägiger Besuch der 3B Klasse an der deutschen Schule in Bratislava

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Schüler*innen Austausch mit der Deutschen Schule in Bratislava über das gesamte Schuljahr 2022/23.
2-tägige Gruppenmobilität der Kinder und Lehrkräfte der 3B Klasse am Ende des Schuljahres (Juni 2023).

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HERZLICH WILLKOMMEN AN DER DSB!

Dobrý Deň und herzlich willkommen an der deutsch-slowakischen Begegnungsschule in Bratislava! Wir sind eine der jüngsten unter den 140 deutschen Auslandsschulen und in der Zeit unseres Aufbaus stetig gewachsen

Derzeit schaffen wir daher innovative Lernräume in einem neuen Gebäude, das den Anforderungen des Lernens im 21. Jahrhundert Rechnung trägt. Themen wie Digitalisierung, individuelle Förderung und Stärkung sozialer wie persönlicher Kompetenzen sind uns wichtig, gerade, weil der unaufhaltsame gesellschaftliche Wandel im Zuge der digitalen Transformation auch die Deutsche Schule Bratislava vor völlig neue Herausforderungen stellt. Wir verstehen unsere moderne Ausstattung als einen Rahmen, der durch menschliche Begegnungen und eine Schulkultur gefüllt wird, die durch Respekt und Achtung füreinander geprägt ist. Gerade weil wir eine Begegnungsschule sind, an der Schüler*innen aus vielen Nationen gemeinsam lernen, schätzen wir die Möglichkeit, uns im Miteinander unsere Sprachen, unsere Traditionen und unsere Kultur näherzubringen und täglich neue Erfahrungen zu machen.

Unsere Schülerinnen und Schüler sind weltoffene Menschen, da die meisten von Ihnen bereits ab dem Kindergarten mindestens zweisprachig aufwachsen und die deutsche Sprache und Kultur ebenso schätzen lernen wie die der Slowakei. Nicht zuletzt deswegen tragen wir das Siegel „Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule", die den Kindergarten, die Grundschule und das Gymnasium einschließt. In multiprofessionellen Teams ermöglichen wir die Begleitung der Bildungsbiografie Ihrer Kinder bis hin zum Abitur. Neben dem deutschen Internationalen Abitur legen unsere Schüler*innen auch die Matura im Fach „Slowakische Sprache und Literatur" ab Unsere Aufgabe sehen wir darin, unsere Schüler*innen für die Anforderungen, die das Leben und die Arbeitswelt an sie stellt, bestmöglich zu rüsten.

Dies gelingt uns durch ein sehr gutes Schulklima sowie die enge Verzahnung aller Bildungsangebote unter einem Dach. Als professionelles Team meistern wir die alltäglichen Herausforderungen und gestalten eine Schule, an der das Lernen Freude macht. Wir freuen uns auf Sie!

CARMEN NASSE
KONTAKT
info@deutscheschule.sk

© Copyright 2021. Deutsche Schule Bratislava

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Deutsche Schule Bratislava - Nemecko-slovenská spojená škola v Bratislave!

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Dobrý Deň und herzlich willkommen an der deutsch-slowakischen Begegnungsschule in Bratislava! Wir sind eine der jüngsten unter den 140 deutschen Auslandsschulen und in der Zeit unseres Aufbaus stetig gewachsen Derzeit schaffen wir daher innovative Lernräume in einem neuen Gebäude, das den Anforderungen des Lernens im 21. Jahrhundert Rechnung trägt.

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Mobilitätsaktivität 3: Job-Shadowing an der Schule Mahmutlar in der Alanya/Türkei

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Mobilitätsaktivität 3: Job-Shadowing an der Schule Mahmutlar in der Alanya/Türkei

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Besuch der türkischen Schule von 2 Lehrkräften im Mai 2023

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T.C. MİLLÎ EĞİTİM BAKANLIĞI ANTALYA / ALANYA / Mahmutlar 50.yıl Ahmet Keşoğlu İlkokulu

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Titel unseres 2. KA 122 SCH Projekts:

„Sprachliche und kulturelle Vielfalt (er-) leben – Vom Klassenzimmer in die Außenwelt“

Inhaltliche Fortführung des 1. KA 122 SCH Projekts.

Ziel: Steigerung der mehrsprachigen, digitalen und Englisch sprachigen Kompetenzen

Start: Juni 2023
Dauer: 18 Monate

Geplant und organisiert durch das mehrsprachige Team der GTVS 12.

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Ziele unseres Projekts:

* Der kulturelle und sprachliche Mehrwert einer gelebten Mehrsprachigkeit soll an unserem Schulstandort  - insbesondere durch einen internationalen Austausch - sowohl bei Lehrkräften, Freizeitpädagog*innen als auch bei den Schüler*innen und ihren Eltern zunehmend bewusst gemacht werden.

* Die große kulturelle und sprachliche Vielfalt an unserem Schulstandort soll zunehmend erfahr- bzw. erlebbar gemacht werden.

* Ergänzend zum 1. KA 122 SCH Projektes ist es das Ziel, die digitalen Kompetenzen auszubauen und die englischen Sprachkenntnisse sowohl für den Unterricht in der Klasse als auch für die internationale Zusammmenarbeit bei Projekten zu steigern.

* Im Rahmen unseres Projekts werden 6 Mobilitätsaktivitäten durchgeführt: 4 Fortbildungskurse und 2 Job Shadowings.

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Thema: SMART TEACHERS PLAY MORE. Combine academic subjects and language learning with play and movement games to optimise learning.

Teilnahme von 2 Lehrkräften im Februar 2024

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If you love to play and learn, and would like to explore the wonders of Iceland with local trainers, this is the course for you!

With play, creativity and well-being at its core, this dynamic course will give you close-up and personal insight into the Icelandic school system and first-hand experience of Smartenglish and Play To Learn More methodology.

The SMART TEACHERS PLAY MORE (STPM) approach is inspired by sports, storytelling and mindfulness activities. It encourages multi-modal learning incorporating visual, auditory, reading and writing and kinesthetic learning styles among others. It is a holistic teaching method which is aimed for learners aged between 2 and 12 years old however can be adapted for lower secondary learners.

Recent research shows that children move a lot less than they should and at the same time the pressure on teachers to show top academic results with a class of students with different needs is increasing. Using the STPM approach has proven to increase both students' and teachers' well-being and performance in the classroom. As a holistic approach, it enables students to work on cognitive, physical and social competences simultaneously.

The wide range of physical and sensory activities you will experience on the course will give you valuable tools to meet your students' different needs when teaching academic concepts and language in the classroom.
THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
* Movement games, station activities and obstacle courses
* Storytelling games and techniques
* Sensory play
* Calming and mindful activities

All the activities provide rich opportunities for language and subject specific learning 'in action' without a worksheet or textbook in sight. We also promote the use of eco-friendly homemade resources as alternatives to plastic versions often found in schools.
COURSE AIMS:
* To introduce the ideology behind Smart Teachers Play More and observe first-hand how the project is working in local schools.
* To give participants a close-up and personal insight into the Icelandic school system.
* To encourage physical activity whilst learning.
* To give teachers first-hand experience and the tools they need to promote well-being and teach academic subjects and through play, movement and the senses.
* To present a huge bank of games and gamification techniques to take away.
* To give teachers the opportunity to share successful activities they use in their own school/country so we can learn from each other.
* To explore how parents and the local community can be involved in their children's education.
* To help teachers plan the vision for their 'Play to Learn More' outside classroom with time to reflect on their individual schools and plan realistic steps for implementation and success.
* To have fun, share experiences and learn from like-minded teachers from different countries.
* To continue growing our network of teachers and schools from all over Europe and beyond!
OUTSTANDING TRAINERS:
Kristín Einarsdóttir, Sarah Jane Anthony and their team at STPM have been researching and developing this program and methodology for over 10 years in schools across Iceland and Spain. By combining methodologies from all over Europe they have created a truly exciting and practical course.

STPM work with over 30 schools in Iceland and Spain and have organised educational courses and conferences for thousands of teachers in Iceland, Norway, Spain, Croatia, Poland, Belgium and the UK.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE EDUCATION SECTOR:
This course offers learning opportunities for professionals across the education sector including: Preschool teachers; Primary teachers; Special Needs teachers; Foreign Language teachers; and Subject teachers involved in Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) projects at multilingual schools. It is also a great opportunity to practise and improve your own English skills in practical contexts.
VISIT AN ICELANDIC SCHOOL:
As part of the course and with your Icelandic hosts, you will have the opportunity to visit an Icelandic schools at each educational stage. You will witness, first-hand, how Iceland, with only 330,000 inhabitants, produces so many well-known athletes and artists. You will see how outdoors, sport and practical subjects, such as home economics, woodwork and art, are given the same priority as academic subjects at all stages of education.
SHARING GOOD PRACTICE AND NETWORKING:
We also provide the opportunity to share good practice during the course so we can learn from each other and find partners for future projects: KA1 projects, job shadowing opportunities and/or KA229 projects.
TEACHER WELL-BEING:
One of our priorities while you spend your valuable time with us in Iceland is your well-being. Every teacher is important to us and we want you to feel valued and comfortable throughout your stay. As well as the extra activities we provide as part of the course fee (see below), we work hard to ensure you have a really good time. We ensure lots of team-building and "get to know you" activities from day one and our courses are dynamic and fun-packed. We are genuine Icelandic hosts so you will get the real Icelandic experience and we are renowned to look after our teachers really well.
AS PART OF THE COURSE WE ALSO PROVIDE:
* Morning refreshments
* Cultural evening
* Visit to the local swimming pool and hot tubs
* Course material
* Certificate of attendance
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND SIGHTSEEING:
Join us on our own tailor-made local tour of amazing Iceland with our SMART TEACHERS PLAY MORE TOUR PACKAGE for both participants and their families! A great way to enjoy the wonders of Iceland, network and get to know your new European friends.
ACCOMMODATION:
Don't miss out on our EXCLUSIVE PARTICIPANT DISCOUNT VOUCHERS for a brand new trendy hotel we work with close to our course centre!
COURSE DATES:
COURSE PRICE: 595€ per participant

COURSE I.D. for Erasmus +: 95354

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Teilnahme von 2 Lehrkräften im März 2024

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ICT and Outdoor Teaching and Learning – Teacher Training Course

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Do you think that outdoor learning and the use of ICT is an impossible combination? This course will prove you wrong!

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Mobilitätsaktivität 3: Job Shadowing in Finnland

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Mobilitätsaktivität 3: Job Shadowing in Finnland

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Teilnahme von 2 Lehrkräften im Mai 2024

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Kaupungin omistamien asuin- ja yritystonttien sähköinen hakupalvelu

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Kaupungin omistamien asuin- ja yritystonttien sähköinen hakupalvelu

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Erasmus Course: Supporting Diversity with Intercultural Education in the Classroom

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In order to fight discrimination and prejudice, you will discover tools and resources to successfully navigate an intercultural classroom.

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Mobilitätsaktivität 4: Job Shadowing in Spanien: Cervantes Primary school in Caravaca de la Cruz 

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Mobilitätsaktivität 4: Job Shadowing in Spanien: Cervantes Primary school in Caravaca de la Cruz 

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Lessons take place from Monday to Friday in the morning hours.

Day 1: Introduction to Innovative Language Teaching and The Role of Digital Tools in Language Learning

Welcome, School Presentations and Course Overview

Introduction to the course objectives, schedule, and outcomes.

Exploration of various digital tools and platforms, including language learning apps, multimedia resources, and online collaboration tools

Best Practices for Technology Integration: Digital Game Based Learning & Gamification
Day 2: Enhancing Digital Skills for Language Teaching & AI in Language Education
Introduction to AI in Education:Overview of AI technologies and their applications in language education.

Hands-On Workshop: Exploring Digital Tools

Practical session where participants explore and experiment with different digital and AI tools for language instruction.

Introduction to virtual reality and its applications in language instruction
Day 3: Creative Practices in Language Teaching
Exploration of creative practices such as collaborative learning methods, storytelling, and role-playing.

Techniques for integrating creative practices into lesson plans and curricula.

Drama & Role-Play in language learning

Practical Activity: Innovative and Creative Teaching Methods
Day 4: Promoting Inclusion in Language Learning Environments
Understanding the importance of inclusion in language teaching

Adapting materials and activities to cater to diverse learner needs

Creating an inclusive language learning environment

Fostering intercultural competence and empathy in language instruction

Hands-on activity: Developing an inclusive language lesson plan
Day 5: Creating a Comprehensive Teaching Plan with Interactive and Cooperative Learning, Reflection and Application of Innovative Methods
Explore various cooperative learning techniques, such as peer teaching, group projects, and collaborative problem-solving.

Discuss the benefits and challenges of these methods in language education.

Interactive Digital Storytelling: Enhance language skills through creative writing and digital media, and promote collaborative storytelling.

Group activity where participants collaborate to create comprehensive lesson plans incorporating course learnings.

Reflecting on the course content and learning experiences

Course evaluation and wrap-up

Certificate of Attandance and Erasmus+ mobility documents

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Innovative Methods of Foreign Languages Teaching

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Innovative Methods of Foreign Languages Teaching

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Description

This course is for teachers working in multicultural classes. Diversity challenges traditional teaching strategies and asks for innovative solutions.

This introductory course will address issues such as: how is it possible to create a syllabus suitable both for native and non-native students? How can educators face language and communication difficulties? How can students interact in a productive way regardless of their cultural belonging?

Through case discussion, sharing of good practices, and engaging activities, participants will explore intercultural educational practices. They will receive prompts to foster communication in their classes and will explore solutions to plan activities aiming at meeting newcomers' needs without interrupting the regular didactic flow.

Teaching strategies with concrete, across-the-board objectives will be presented ( role-playing, cooperative learning, and many others).

By the end of the course, participants will have gained broader awareness about different learning approaches, intercultural communication, innovative methods, and how to convert diversity from burden to opportunity.

Learning outcomes

The course will help the participants to:

Identify students' different learning approaches to be able to choose the correct teaching strategies;

Choose suitable methods for different classes, contexts and moments during the lesson;

Select teaching strategies with concrete, across-the-board objectives: role-playing, cooperative learning;

Acquire expertise related to intercultural communication;

Convert diversity from burden to opportunity.

Tentative schedule

Day 1 - Course introduction & setting goals

Introduction to the course, the school, and the external week activities;

Icebreaker activities using drama for trust and ensemble building;

Identification of needs and goals for each participant and relevant populations;

Presentations and Warm up games;

Dealing with typical multicultural classroom management problems;

Needs analysis and Classroom "Identikit";

Presentations of the participants' schools.

Day 2 - Mindfulness and reflection

Getting to know each other: active listening, empathy, mindfulness;

Towards an inclusive school: what unites us and what divides us? Games and soft skills are serious stuff.

Day 3 - Relation vs tolerance

A matter of identity: relation VS tolerance;

Recognizing oneself and being recognized;

The narrative construction of identity;

Autobiographies.

Day 4 - Language for communication

Communicative needs;

Language to establish relationships;

Language to study;

Language for full integration;

Mixed ability classes: Methods of Differentiation and cooperative learning.

Day 5 - Inclusive school

Families and schools: strengthening relations;

Building Inclusive Environments: from multicultural to intercultural classes.

Day 6 - Course closure and cultural activities

Course evaluation: round-up of acquired competencies, feedback, and discussion;

Awarding of the course Certificate of Attendance;

Excursion and other external cultural activities.

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Facing Diversity > Intercultural Classroom Management Course

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Explore intercultural educative practices and discover how innovative learning approaches can successfully meet the needs of multicultural classes.

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Finanzierung des Projekts durch Erasmus+

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Finanzierung des Projekts durch Erasmus+

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Alle angeführten Mobilitäts-Aktivitäten innerhalb unseres KA 122 Schul-Projekts und des akkreditierten Projekts werden durch die Fördermittel der EU/Erasmus+ finanziert.

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Erasmus+ Akkreditierung: 1. Intervall Juni 2025 bis August 2026

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Erasmus+ Akkreditierung: 1. Intervall Juni 2025 bis August 2026

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Unsere Themen:

INKLUSION

DIGITALE BILDUNG

MEHRSPRACHIGKEIT

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INKLUSION: EUROPASS Kurse in Paris und Athen

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INKLUSION: EUROPASS Kurse in Paris und Athen

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Description

This course is designed to offer a deeper understanding of class dynamics, students' well-being, learning success, and family involvement in inclusive schools.

"We are all special" reflects the attitude that educators may use in inclusive classes, in order to prevent labeling, isolation, or bullying towards students with special needs. In a diverse classroom, diversity is a synonym for understanding, integration, and opportunity.

Participants will be given a general introduction to main disabilities such as learning disabilities ( dyslexia, dyspraxia), emotional and behavioral disorders ( ADHD, ADD, Depression, Bipolar), intellectual and physical disabilities, and impairment, developmental disabilities ( Autism). They will also be encouraged to share their experiences and the difficulties they may have encountered in their profession.

They will be given a series of hands-on activities to prevent isolation and disruptive behaviors from the beginning of the school year, considering peer interaction and peer support as fundamental elements to build social skills, and self-confidence, and cope with stress and helplessness.

Participants will also experience effective relaxation techniques and movement-based activities, to be used with students with special needs and the rest of the class.

Finally, participants will be trained in the use of positive and practical strategies to improve effective communication with parents and with the rest of the class.

Learning outcomes

The course will help the participants to:

Acquire, reflect, and refresh knowledge about main disabilities such as learning, intellectual, and physical developmental disabilities;

Exchange reflections and practices, share difficulties and solutions with colleagues;

Experience concrete activities to prevent isolation and disruptive behavior, which can be replicated in the classroom;

Learn how to empower peer interaction and support with other students with special needs and classmates;

Practice effective and positive communication with parents.

Day 1 - Course introduction & exploring inclusivity

Introduction to the course, the school, and the external week activities;

Icebreaker activities;

Presentations of the participants' schools;

Criteria for an inclusive school.

Day 2 - Understanding special educational needs

Introduction to main special educational needs: assessment and risk management;

Individual and group practical activities;

Presentation of cases.

Day 3 - Prevent isolation, promote self-confidence

Peer interaction and support in inclusive classes;

Group exercises to foster inclusive group cohesion;

Individual and group practical activities.

Day 4 - How to switch off

Movement-based activities and relaxation techniques to improve behavior;

Individual practical activity.

Day 5 - Improving communication

Positive and collaborative relationship with parents in inclusive schools;

Presentation of cases.

Day 6 - Course closure & excursion

Course evaluation: round-up of acquired competencies, feedback, and discussion;

Awarding of the course Certificate of Attendance;

Excursion and other external cultural activities.

Tentative schedule (in Athens)

Day 1 - Course introduction & the nature of special needs

Welcome to the course!

Introduction to the course, the school, and the external week activities;

Icebreaker activities (e.g. Who is who?);

Presentations of the participants and their schools;

The Nature of Special Needs.

Day 2 - Disorders, special educational needs, or educational needs?

Psychosocial and individual/medical models of disabilities;

Introduction to common -special- educational needs;

Reflecting on students' educational needs: exchanging country practices;

Individual and group practical activities.

Day 3 - Diversity and inclusion

Diversity, identification of barriers to participation and learning arising within neighborhood schools, and resources to support all students;

What is an inclusive school?;

Group discussion and individual/teamwork practical activities.

Day 4 - Supporting variability

Drawing up development priorities and planning interventions to support diversity (e.g. curricula adaptations, design of differentiated lessons);

Slides presentation, individual/teamwork practical activities.

Day 5 - Reviewing progress

Alternative learning practices, techniques, materials, and associated assessment tools to review development;

Hands-on activities, individual/teamwork practical activities.

Day 6 - Course closure and cultural activities

Course evaluation: round-up of acquired competencies, feedback, and discussion;

Awarding of the course Certificate of Attendance.

Excursion and other external cultural activities.

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Inclusion of Special Needs Students > Course for Teachers

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Discover how to create and maintain an inclusive classroom environment to improve student wellbeing and learning success.

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DIGITALE BILDUNG: EUROPASS Kurs in Nizza

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DIGITALE BILDUNG: EUROPASS Kurs in Nizza

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ICT and Outdoor Teaching and Learning – Teacher Training Course

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Do you think that outdoor learning and the use of ICT is an impossible combination? This course will prove you wrong!

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DIGITALE BILDUNG: EUROPASS Kurs auf Rhodos

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DIGITALE BILDUNG: EUROPASS Kurs auf Rhodos

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Innovative STEAM Teaching with AI, PBL and... (Erasmus Course)

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Foster an integrated STEAM culture by exploring methodologies like PBL and Gamification and gain hands-on experience with ICT and AI tools

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MEHRSPRACHIGKEIT: EUROPASS Kurs auf Rhodos

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MEHRSPRACHIGKEIT: EUROPASS Kurs auf Rhodos

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Description

There is no doubt, we are now living in a global village. The boundaries between states have faded, and each day more and more people travel around the world to study, work or migrate to another country for a better life.

Because of this, teachers work every day in multicultural classrooms, where the students may come from different countries, speak different languages, and have limited knowledge of their teacher's as well as their peers' cultures.

This is when the development of Intercultural Awareness and Intercultural Competence in a classroom becomes crucial. On the one hand, Intercultural Awareness refers to having an understanding of one's own and other cultures, as well as to being able to appreciate the similarities and differences between them. On the other hand, Intercultural Competence helps members of different societies and cultural backgrounds to communicate successfully and appropriately among them.

This course will offer teachers an insight into the importance of attitudes such as empathy, curiosity, and openness toward other cultures. By reflecting on these concepts, and practicing effective strategies to bring such reflection into action, the participants will acquire a set of practical tools to improve their Intercultural Competence and achieve successful communication in multicultural contexts.

By engaging in a variety of practical activities, participants will also learn to serve as mediators and to familiarize their learners with Intercultural Competence. This will help them create bridges between the different cultures co-existing in their classroom, and establish an inclusive atmosphere, where students feel comfortable, accepted, and at home. By the end of the course, participants will become familiar with very productive techniques, strategies, and games on how to introduce and teach Intercultural Competence in the intercultural classroom.

Concept by: Irena Papa

Learning outcomes

The course will help the participants to:

Realize the importance of introducing Intercultural Competence in multicultural classrooms;

Discover teaching methods that are more appropriate for intercultural classrooms;

Lead conversation and dialogue in intercultural settings;

Apply different techniques for introducing students to different cultures;

Master several activities to make students from different cultures interact with equity and respect;

Enhance students' cultural awareness.

Tentative schedule

Day 1 - Introduction to the course and to the different definition of culture

Course introduction

Introduction to the course, the school, and the external week activities;

Icebreaker activities;

Presentations of the participants' schools.

Introduction to the concept and different definitions of culture

Open discussion: Share your experience of teaching an intercultural classroom - cultural gaps: challenges and barriers;

The cultural iceberg;

Participants' expectations for the course.

Day 2 - How to introduce Intercultural Competence in the intercultural classroom

Models of Intercultural Competence;

Elements of Intercultural Competence - The Intercultural Competences Tree;

Practical activities to get to know and understand each others' cultures: we speak and behave differently because we belong to different cultures;

Different cultures, different world views, different attitude.

Day 3 - Approaches and tools for developing intercultural competence

Selecting the right tools for developing intercultural competence;

Story circles and intercultural competence development;

How to implement story circles in the intercultural classroom to foster cultural differences - guidelines for using story circles/ the role of the facilitator;

Participants' involvement in story circles with the aim to become aquainted and be ready to implement them in their classrooms.

Day 4 - Strategies and techniques for teaching about cultural differences

The three keys to Intercultural Competence;

Dimensions of Diversity;

Diversity Wheel activities.

Day 5 - Improving intercultural and cross-cultural communication in the classroom

Intercultural communication vs. Cross-cultural communication;

The obstacles to Intercultural Communication:

Culture shock

Culture clash

Stereotypes

Prejudices

Intercultural learning exercises:

Recognizing culture shock - Culture shock checklist;

Cross - cultural communication skills checklist;

Explore and implement the RADAR technique.

Day 6 - Course closure & cultural activities

Course evaluation: round up of acquired competences, feedback, and discussion;

Awarding of the course Certificate of Attendance;

Excursion and other external cultural activities.

Please note:
The schedule describes likely activities but may differ significantly based on the trainer delivering the specific session and the requests of the participants.

If you would like to discuss a specific topic, please indicate it at least 4 weeks in advance. Course modifications are subject to the trainer's discretion.

The number and schedule of the cultural activities depend on the location, not the course; further information is available on each location webpage. The trainer will send you the definitive course schedule approximately two weeks before the course.

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Multicultural Classroom: Competences and Awareness > Training Course

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There is no doubt, we are now living in a global village. The boundaries between states have faded, and each day more and more people travel around the world to study, work or migrate to another country for a better life.

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JobShadowing in Koblenz/Deutschland: Grundschule Metternich Oberdorf 

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JobShadowing in Koblenz/Deutschland: Grundschule Metternich Oberdorf 

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Internetseite der Grundschule Koblenz-Metternich / Oberdorf

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JobShadowing in den Niederlanden: KPZ Zwolle

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JobShadowing in den Niederlanden: KPZ Zwolle