Timetable

1 day.
  • AM- Welcome ceremony, introduction of programme. Tree of Expectations, House rules, getting into team.
  • PM- British Education System introduction.

    2 day.
  • AM- Diversity in changing world: forced migrants, labour migrants and other categories
  • PM- Analytical session: Local migrant population.

    3 day.
  • AM- Barriers to inclusion that migrant children may face.
  • PM- Challenges for local authority and adult when dealing with migrants families.

    4 day.
  • AM-Study visit to a local primary school.
  • PM- Successful approaches to increasing engagement.

    5 day.
  • AM- Study visit to a local secondary school.
  • PM- Successful approaches to increasing engagement.

    6 day.
  • Day off.

    7 day.
  • AM- Critical relationship between educational establishments and NGOs in supporting children from migrant background.
  • PM- Explore examples of how equal opportunities policies can work in practice (UK experience).

    8 day.
  • AM- Impact of prejudice and discrimination on development of young children.
  • PM- Development of techniques in anti-discriminatory practice.

    9 day.
  • AM- Capacity Building: Analytical session. Development of strategic approach.
  • PM- Simulation activity ‘Factory of Ideas’.

    10 day.
  • AM- Evaluation and feedback session. Official closing ceremony.
  • PM- Free time.

    Aims:


  • To increase the competences and skills of adult staff, linked to their professional profile and a need of adults to address issues associated with European migration

  • Increase awareness and understanding of practices, policies and systems in education

  • Promote greater understanding and responsiveness to social, linguistic and cultural diversity in adult education settings

  • Increase ability to address the needs of the disadvantaged children

  • Improve participants’ confidence in developing appropriate approach and strategy to provide targeted educational support for migrant children

  • Increase capacity and international dimension of organisations active in education

  • Allow teachers to meet colleagues of different nationalities within the EU, discuss their background and cultural differences, share ideas on official and unofficial programmes supporting integration of migrant and minority pupils, and build a network of FL teachers for future cooperation


    • In long term rum, the course aims to help adult education settings to create and sustain a welcoming and inclusive environment for pupils and parents from all backgrounds and ensure equal access for all






    Animal Protection awareness in education settings

      On July 4, 2012 the EU announced the ‘European Parliament resolution on the establishment of an EU legal framework for the protection of pets and stray animals’ calling on the Commission to put forward an EU legal framework for the protection of stray animals, including ( among other points) information and educational programmes in adults and other settings.

      European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals says that there is a need to develop educational programmes and increase awareness of animal welfare and protection.
      The training we offer will address the need mentioned above and will focus on humane education as an essential aspect of personal growth.
      The training explains the consequences of irresponsible behavior and encourages people to see the value of all living things.

      The training offers presentations and workshops as well as practical activities to empower adult education staff and equip them with the knowledge and skills to integrate humane education into daily academic lessons, both independently and through cooperation with local animal protection organisations.

      This course offers an opportunity to:
    • - Increase awareness of animal welfare education and need to protect animals

    • - Acquire ideas and strategies for bringing the humane education tools to your life and work

    • - Create lessons or other avenues for incorporating humane education into your work and bringing humane education issues to students and/or your community in creative ways that help inspire positive action in your education centre, community, and beyond

    • - Increase knowledge of impact of humane education on individuals, community and environment

    • - Explore links between cruelty towards animals and crime

      • Modules:
    • - How does the teaching of animal welfare and humane attitudes fit into adult education

    • - Importance of animal welfare education to animal, people and to the environment

    • - EU Animal Welfare policy and legislation. History: past, presence and future

    • - Animal welfare education: local, regional and global perspective

    • - Methodologies to teaching animal welfare

    • - Animal cruelty, antisocial behaviour and aggression

    • - Teaching for positive changes

    • - Development of strategy for cooperation with other stakeholders

      • Learning outcomes:

    • Improved competences, linked to the participants’ professional profiles:

    • - Increased English language skills

    • - Increased awareness of animal welfare

    • - Increased analytical skills

    • - Increased knowledge of links between antisocial behaviour/crime and animal cruelty

      • Broader understanding of practices, policies and systems:
    • - Increased awareness of EU Strategy and legislation on the Welfare and Protection of Animals

      • Better quality of the work through
    • - Increased knowledge of new methods and approaches, used in animal welfare education, and ability to implement them in practice

    • - Greater understanding of responsibility of educational staff

    • - Increased motivation and creativity in daily work

      • Better quality of the work through increased knowledge of new methods and approaches, used in animal welfare education, and ability to implement them in practice greater understanding of responsibility of educational staff increased motivation and creativity in daily work.
      Methods used:
      Combination of methodology sessions, case studies, practical activities in the field and visits to local education centers.



    How to Apply?

    POSSIBLE ERASMUS+ FUNDING

    Mobility project for adult education staff under Key Action 1 (staff training) follow the link here: Opportunities for staff
    Who can take part?
    Staff engaged in adult education activities, including support staff, managers and guidance staff as well as teachers and trainers.
    Eligible countries:
    All EU countries and Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Republic of Macedonia, Norway, Turkey and Iceland.
    When & How to apply:
    Applicants (any organisation working in adult education field) have to submit their grant application by
    2 February at 12:00 (midday Brussels time).

    Dates:
    To be confirmed (Flexible)