This a comprehensive one-week course designed to equip educators with the knowledge and tools necessary to address the critical issue of early school leaving. This course provides practical strategies and a toolkit to create supportive learning environments. Recognising the urgent need to confront the critical issue of early school leaving, this comprehensive program delves into the multifaceted landscape of diversity in education, offering practical strategies and a robust toolkit to establish inclusive and supportive learning environments.

 

Throughout the course, participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of the factors contributing to early school leaving, examining social, economic, and academic dimensions. Emphasis is placed on embracing diversity in education, with a focus on cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic variations. Practical strategies for designing inclusive curricula, adapting teaching methods, and fostering peer support will be explored. Identification and support of at-risk students are central themes, as participants learn effective communication strategies and interventions. The course also highlights successful inclusive practices from diverse educational contexts, allowing participants to collaborate, share insights, and craft personalized action plans.

 

Our dynamic and participatory methodology incorporates lectures, group discussions, case studies, interactive workshops, and practical exercises. By the end of the course, participants will emerge as advocates for inclusive education, equipped with a toolkit to combat early school leaving and contribute to positive change in their respective educational settings.

1. Comprehensive Understanding: Delve into the multifaceted factors contributing to early school leaving, examining social, economic, and academic dimensions. Gain a nuanced perspective on the challenges faced by students at risk.

2. Identifying Early Signs: Develop skills to recognize early signs of academic disengagement and factors leading to early school leaving. Explore case studies and real-world scenarios to enhance your understanding.

3. Communication Strategies: Learn effective communication strategies with students and their families to foster a supportive environment. Enhance your ability to engage with at-risk students and provide targeted interventions.

4. Interventions and Support: Explore a range of support mechanisms and interventions designed to prevent and address early school leaving. Participate in practical exercises to reinforce your ability to implement these strategies.

5. Collaborative Solutions: Engage in group discussions and collaborative workshops to share insights and experiences. Work towards developing collaborative solutions that can be applied in diverse educational contexts.

6. Explore the concept of inclusion and its role in preventing dropout: Define inclusion in education and highlight its role in preventing early school leaving. Explore strategies such as differentiated teaching and supportive peer relationships.

7. Develop strategies to create an inclusive learning environment: Provide practical strategies for designing inclusive curricula and adapting teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles, fostering a supportive classroom culture.

8. Gain insights into effective communication with students at risk: Explore effective communication techniques, emphasizing active listening and empathy. Address the importance of cultural competence in communication, considering linguistic and socioeconomic diversity.

9. Learn about support mechanisms and interventions for struggling students: Examine a range of support mechanisms and interventions for students at risk of early school leaving. Discuss practical approaches to provide timely assistance and address individual challenges.

10. Explore successful practices from different European countries: Highlight successful inclusive practices from diverse European countries. Share case studies and insights to provide a cross-cultural perspective on effective strategies for combating early school leaving.

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

 

 

Day 1: Monday - Understanding Early School Leaving

 

Welcoming and Introduction of the course programme  

Presentation of participants, ice-breaking and team-building activities 

Overview of early school leaving causes and consequences

Introduction to local and international statistics

Analysis of social, economic, and academic factors

Role of diversity in the early school leaving landscape

 

Day 2: Tuesday - Embracing Diversity in Education 

 

Defining diversity in the educational context

Exploration of cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic diversity

Benefits of diversity in fostering creativity and critical thinking

Practical activities promoting cultural awareness and sensitivity

 

Day 3: Wednesday: Creating Inclusive Learning Environments

 

Strategies for designing inclusive curricula

Adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles

Peer support and collaboration in the classroom

Case studies on successful inclusive classrooms

 

Day 4: Thursday - Identification and Support of At-Risk Students

 

Recognizing early signs of academic disengagement

Effective communication strategies with at-risk students and their families

Implementing support mechanisms and interventions

Role-playing scenarios and practical exercises

 

Day 5: Friday - Best Practices and Action Plans (Day 5):

 

Showcasing successful inclusive practices from diverse educational contexts

Collaborative workshop: Creating personalized action plans

Integration of technology (ICT) tools for inclusive learning

Group presentations and feedback

Course Reflection and Networking: Reflecting on the course journey, discussing insights gained, and creating a supportive network of like-minded educators for ongoing collaboration.

Certification of Attendance and confirmation of Erasmus+ mobility documents