Non-Formal Strategies & Education for Inclusive Classrooms

DESCRIPTION

Educators today grapple with increasingly complex classrooms where diverse learning needs, integration barriers (e.g. language gaps, unequal qualifications), and social exclusion collide.

Overcrowded classes, limited resources, and administrative pressures compound these issues, leaving teachers stretched thin.
Post-pandemic learning gaps, behavioral challenges, and burnout further strain efforts to create equitable environments. Many struggle to foster belonging while navigating rigid curricula, cultural biases, and resistance to inclusive practices.

This immersive course empowers educators to bridge gaps in formal education settings by integrating dynamic non-formal strategies that foster inclusion, belonging, and intercultural collaboration.

Designed for schools, adult training centers, and Erasmus+ organizations, this course aims to equip participants with hands-on tools to dismantle barriers such as language disparities, unequal qualifications, and social exclusion.

Through experiential learning, educators will discover how to transform classrooms into spaces where diversity thrives, collaboration is second nature, and every student feels valued. Participants will explore innovative techniques to nurture critical thinking, dialogue, and resilience while aligning with European educational goals. By blending theory with actionable frameworks, this course ensures educators leave ready to implement inclusive practices that resonate across cultures and learning environments.

COMPETENCES

  • Design non-formal activities tailored to formal education contexts to promote equity.

  • Facilitate dialogue and tolerance in multicultural classrooms.

  • Identify and dismantle integration barriers (language, accessibility, social).

  • Build cohesive, team-driven learning environments through collaborative dynamics.

  • Develop strategies to strengthen students’ sense of identity and belonging.

  • Create partnerships for cross-border educational projects under Erasmus+.

  • Implement 5+ non-formal techniques to boost motivation and reduce dropout risks.

METHODOLOGY

Centered on learning by doing, this course employs:

  • Experiential Learning Cycles: Role-playing real-world inclusion challenges followed by guided reflection.

  • Collaborative Problem-Solving: Group tasks to co-create solutions for integration barriers.

  • Best Practice Exchange: Sharing successful case studies from diverse European contexts.

  • Toolkit Development: Hands-on workshops to design adaptable activities (e.g., gamified lessons, storytelling).

  • Holistic Reflection: Analyzing personal teaching styles and biases through guided self-assessment.

  • Digital Integration: Using apps and platforms to simulate inclusive virtual classrooms.
    A supportive, interactive atmosphere ensures practical skills are paired with deeper cultural awareness.

  •  9:00–9:30: Welcome & Course Objectives
    9:30–10:30: Icebreaker: Storytelling as an Inclusion Tool
    10:30–11:00: Key Concepts: Identity, Belonging, and Barriers
    11:00–11:15: Coffee Break
    11:15–12:30: Workshop: Mapping Exclusion in Formal Settings
    12:30–14:00: Group Discussion: European Best Practices in Inclusion

  •  9:00–10:00: Non-Formal Techniques for Active Listening
    10:00–11:00: Role-Play: Navigating Language and Cultural Gaps
    11:00–11:15: Coffee Break
    11:15–12:30: Building Trust: Team-Building Dynamics
    12:30–14:00: Case Study: Transforming Conflict into Collaboration

  • 9:00–10:30: Designing Inclusive Activities (Gamification, Art, Debate)
    10:30–11:00: Interactive Demo: Digital Storytelling for Diverse Learners
    11:00–11:15: Coffee Break
    11:15–12:30: Workshop: Creating a Barrier-Busting Activity Toolkit
    12:30–14:00: Peer Feedback & Refinement Session

  • 9:00–10:00: Simulations: Addressing Dropout Risks
    10:00–11:00: Critical Thinking Exercises for Student Empowerment
    11:00–11:15: Coffee Break
    11:15–12:30: Co-Creation: Adapting Methods to Formal Curricula
    12:30–14:00: Group Task: Tackling Qualification Disparities

  •  9:00–10:30: Workshop: Erasmus+ Partnership Strategies
    10:30–11:00: Success Stories: Cross-Cultural Classroom Projects
    11:00–11:15: Coffee Break
    11:15–12:30: Drafting Inclusive Project Proposals
    12:30–14:00: Collaborative Peer Review & Pitching

  •  9:00–10:30: Finalizing Personal Inclusion Action Plans
    10:30–11:00: Overcoming Institutional Resistance
    11:00–11:15: Coffee Break
    11:15–12:30: Pledges: Commitments to Sustainable Change
    12:30–13:30: Certificate Ceremony & Networking
    13:30–14:00: Closing Reflections & Next Step

RESULTS

  • A personalized toolkit of non-formal activities for immediate classroom implementation.

  • Enhanced ability to recognize and address exclusionary dynamics in learning environments.

  • Boost student motivation through 5+ adaptable non-formal activities.

  • Strategies to foster intercultural dialogue and critical thinking in formal settings.

  • Strengthened partnerships for European projects promoting social inclusion.

  • Action plans to tackle language barriers and unequal qualifications.

  • Improved confidence in leading inclusive, collaborative classrooms.

Course Format

  • One-week length: two weeks or other formats are available on request.

  • 4-5 hours per day: from Monday to Friday, with excursions planned during the training.

  • Fully fundable: Meeting the Erasmus+ KA1 budget criteria.

  • Flexible: change courses, locations, or dates without fees

Audience and requirements

Courses are structured around the collective sharing of participants’ experiences, therefore all courses are in English. For participants with a very low English level, we advised to come with a translator in the team.

We provide tailored courses for school roles like teachers, principals, and staff, as well as for different levels of IT skills. Our programs are designed to meet the unique needs of professionals such as adult educators, language teachers, youth workers, and social workers, ensuring they have a meaningful impact in education and social work.

€80/ day

Our services include:

✔ Infopack about the location

✔ Pre-arrival information.

✔ Tuition & training materials.

✔ Coffee break.

✔ Training Certificate.

✔Europass Certificate.

✔ Admin & organisational costs.

Additional Services:

✔ Accommodation options, including hotels and self-catering apartments

✔ Half-day and full-day trips

✔ Cultural experiences and local activities

✔ Airport transfer services

✔ Local transportation arrangements

Our Pricing:

100% funded by the Erasmus Plus Program

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