Scope
Managing diversity in classrooms, supporting all students with individual education plans, prevention of early school leaving.
ECVET points: 3.5
Target groups
Staff at all types of education and training organizations:
- Directors / headmasters
- School psychologists and counselors
- Administrative staff
- Teachers / trainers
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the training course, the participant is expected to:
- Understand diversity and identify students with learning difficulties
- Be able to determine students individual learning needs and appropriate methods of assessment
- Be able to design curricula and lessons to support all students
- Be able to draw individual education plans
- Master different teaching and learning techniques, responding to different individual needs
- Be able to collaborate with the education community and with parents to support all students
- Develop plans for preventing early school leaving
Methodology
- Presentations
- Examples and case studies
- Workshops and exercises facilitated by the trainer
Thematic units
- Diversity in classrooms: supportive and inclusive education
- Assessment for learning
- Curriculum design and programming to support all students
- Individual Education Plans
- Effective teaching and learning: Supporting all students
- Monitoring, recording and reporting student learning
- Working collaboratively with families, the school community and allied professionals
- Using the knowledge in your own school
Learning material
The learning material consists of presentations and support material in English language.
Cost
Tuition fees:
- for 5 days course – 400 euro per person
- for 6 days course – 480 euro per person
- for 7 days course – 560 euro per person
The cost includes the learning material and the certificates: Certificate of completion, Europass Certificate Supplement, Europass Mobility.
All costs can be funded by Erasmus+ programme KA1 mobility of staff.
Cultural activities (optional)
Includes:
- a walking tour of Piraeus and welcome dinner,
Indicative menu: Cretan salad, zucchini fritters, sausage, cretan grilled cheese, cretan meat balls, pork slow roasted in the oven with sauce and herbs, served with mashed potatoes flavoured with mushroom truffle, traditional cretan pasta, dessert, wine / raki
PRICE per person: 25 euros (beer or other drinks are not covered, except those mentioned above)
- a guided tour of Athens, visit to Archaeological sites,
It includes: The Acropolis hill, Parthenon, the historical area of Plaka & Monastiraki: 3 hours guided tour
COST: 150€ divided to the number of participants. No transport costs or entrance ticket to Acropolis Hill are included.
- a common dinner in Athens,
Indicative menu: Feta wrapped with honey and sesame, greek salad, black eyed peas, octopus, calamari, cod croquettes, chicken strips, burger patties, orzotto with vegetables, wine and refreshments
PRICE per person: 30 euros (beer or other drinks are not covered, except those mentioned above)
The restaurants and menu may change depending on the availability and time of the year and the weather conditions.
The cost of local transportation and the entrance fees to sites and museums are not included.
Training sessions
Location | Dates | Cost |
Piraeus | 6-12/10/2024 (7 days) | 560€ |
Piraeus | 19-25/1/2025 (7 days) | 560€ |
Piraeus | 18-24/5/2025 (7 days) | 560€ |
Piraeus | 13-17/7/2025 (7 days) | 560€ |
Piraeus | 5-11/10/2025 (7 days) | 560€ |
Further information
Lila Anthopoulou, tel: +30 2104286227, e-mail: lila@idec.gr
Testimonials
I would recommend this course to others as it is very well organized, great fun, very enjoyable and Greece is a lovely location to visit.
Noreen, Clarin College, Ireland
Overall the course was most enjoyable and informative. Course material was very well prepared and presented. Social programme was excellent. Would highly recommend IDEC to my colleagues.
Patricia, Clarin College, Ireland
It was very helpful!
Istvan, ESzC Bornemissza Gergely Szakgimnáziuma, Szakközépiskolája és Kollégiuma, Hungary
Thank you Betty for the atmosphere: that’s facilitated learning new methodologies and improve the communication with the other participants.
Giuseppa, ITES JACOPO BAROZZI, Italy
Course was great. Would like to attend other courses like this.
Liene, Kapsēde primary school, Latvia
It changed my professional life. I think I will be better teacher now. I hope I’ll be able to change my colleagues back home too.
Miguel, Agrupamento de Escolas do Cerco do Porto, Portugal
I recommend this course because it was very interesting and up to my expectations!
Stefania, Istituto d’Istruzione Superiore G. D. Romagnosi, Italy
I think the course was perfect. Thank you!
Nijole, Siauliu “Romuvos” gimnazija, Romania
The seminar covered my expectation and gave more contents in addition.
Gabriella, IISS “M. Bellisario”, Italy
The trainer of the seminar was excellent. Everything was great!
Marijana, Pujanke Elementary School, Croatia
Good training in a friendly context. Very good organization.
Marie, Haute Ecole Albert Jacquard, Belgium
I enjoyed, thank you.
Biljana, Primary school “Lazo Angelovski”, Macedonia
I enjoyed it!
Zoja, Kauno A. Puškino gimnazija, Lithuania
Overall impression is very good.
Nina, Kauno A. Puškino gimnazija, Lithuania
This course was very good for me. I have many new ideas.
Guntars, Aglona Boarding Secondary school, Latvia
Thanks a lot! I felt good, safe, and got inspired.
Ann, vzw KBS (Katholieke Basisscholen Schoten), Belgium
Very good. Will recommend to my colleagues.
Maritta, Oppimis- ja ohjauskeskus Valteri, Mäntykangas, Finland
It was a nice experience, I learned new things from colleagues from other countries and I liked it!
Otilia, Scoala gimnaziala Grajduri, Romania
I had a great time here. I met alot of nice people:colleagues and trainer. It was a great experience and i would recommend to all who want to spend perfect moments in a beautiful country with beautiful people.
Daniela, Scoala gimnaziala Grajduri, Romania
In general an excellent organisation, meeting all kinds of expectations, providing exceptional hospitality.
Vaida, Kauno “Vyturio” gimnazija, Lithuania
Much information was transferred, the atmosphere was really relaxed, I learned a lot and enjoyed the course.
Viola, Gymnasium Kirchheim, Germany
I am so glad to return to IDEC – the best course ever!
Daiva, Kauno “Vyturio” gimnazija, Lithuania
The course had a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and was very well organised, also the social programme
Marion, Schiller-Gymnasium in Cologne, Germany
Everything was ok. Atmosphere was very nice.
Marlena, Katarzyna & Agnieszka, Specjalny Osrodek Szkolno-Wychowawczy w Sieradzu, Poland
Good organisation and nice to meet colleagues from different countries in Europe.
Petra, Upplands-Bro gymnasiet, Sweden
It’s very interesting to meet European colleagues.
Madeleine, Upplands-Bro gymnasiet, Sweden
Very interesting and useful.
Despina, DIMOTIKO SCHOLEIO LATSION 2 (K.A), Cyprus
A great experience!
Stella, DIMOTIKO SCHOLEIO LATSION 2 (K.A), Cyprus
Thank you for this week. We learnt a lot of new ways to work more efficiently. We had a wonderful trainer! Thank you Betty!
Mihaela, COLEGIUL SILVIC “BUCOVINA”, Romania
Thank for your way to organise this course!
Oana Valerica, COLEGIUL SILVIC “BUCOVINA”, Romania
It was a really nice experience. I had the pleasure to meet very interesting people and exchange ideas about education. I was informed about issues that I am interested in. Thank you all.
Stella, Greece
All was most than perfect!! Thank you!
Adriana, Scoala Gimnaziala “Silvania”, Romania
I was very happy to participate in this course. I got good ideas, shared experiences. Thank you all.
Sandra, Kaunas Rokai Gymnasium, Lithuania
I had many useful information which I’ll absolutely use in my work. Thank you!
Giedre, Kaunas Rokai Gymnasium, Lithuania
This course met my expectations and gave me inspirations and willpower to continue my work.
Ülle, Tallinna Kuristiku Gymnasium, Estonia
Very interesting course that offer the opportunity to compare with other European schools.
Andrea, IIS GIOLITTI BELLISARIO PAIRE, Italy
This course is an opportunity to combine personal experiences with theory. I got a lot of tips for my future work with students, parents and teachers from my school.
Camelia, Scoala Gimnaziala “Silvania”, Romania
I spent two weeks here, I’ll return to Spain plenty of new ideas and grateful about IDEC (not only Betty, also Lila and Xenia). I wish you all the best!!
Ana Isabel, IES J IBAÑEZ MARTIN, Spain
Before any pedagogical experience, it was a memorable social experience. The participants shared their impressions and their vision about the educational system of their counties. At the end we were convinced that everything is perfectible.
Maria-Lavinia, COLEGIUL TEHNIC „ION HOLBAN”, Romania
Thanks for organization and for all! Nice country, nice people. Very kindly, hearty and helpful! Thanks!
Inga A., Aizkraukles Vakara(maiņu) vidusskola, Latvia
I have new impression on my job and in my private life.
Inga D., Aizkraukles Vakara(maiņu) vidusskola, Latvia
The trainer (Betty) is an extraordinary person who share her experiences and put accent on poetical aspects, is very structured and create an excellent atmosphere.
Doina, Liceul Stefan Procopiu, Romania
The training course really exceeded my expectations! It immersed me because it approached both the professional side of the teaching job and the spiritual / psychological side. I am leaving the training course with a lot of ideas to put in practice in my school. For me the training course worked like a revelation. Thank you! 🙂
Gabriela, Liceul Stefan Procopiu, Romania
Keep it that way because you are doing great things and for people who need continuous training whether they are at the beginning of their career or are advanced. Thanks for everything! P.S. Betty you are the best trainer!
Teodora-Violeta, CENTRUL SCOLAR DE EDUCATIE INCLUZIVA BRAILA, Romania
All information is useful, and we will apply it in practice.
Stelinina, CENTRUL SCOLAR DE EDUCATIE INCLUZIVA BRAILA, Romania
This course is learning new ways of working with students with disabilities. Thank you very much!!
Ionica, CENTRUL SCOLAR DE EDUCATIE INCLUZIVA BRAILA, Romania
The course helped me to improve my professional activity.
David, CENTRUL SCOLAR DE EDUCATIE INCLUZIVA BRAILA, Romania
The course was very interesting..
Musat, CENTRUL SCOLAR DE EDUCATIE INCLUZIVA BRAILA, Romania
It was a very nice course. I learned a lot and it was nice to meet you all.
Maria, 10iCampus, Denmark
We got a lot of practical tools for dealing with the topic and useful information as well as opportunity to express our own opinion and share experiences with colleagues from another schools and countries
Zorica, Tehnička škola “Drvo art”, Serbia
I have loved my time here in Greece and the IDEC organization left me with a very professional impression. Thank you!
Susanne, 10iCampus, DK
Course was very good!
Vilius, Kretinga r. Vydmantai gymnasium, Lithuania
Courses were good and useful, well organized.
Rasa, Kretinga r. Vydmantai gymnasium, Lithuania
Trainer are good, well organized.
Inga, Kretinga r. Vydmantai gymnasium, Lithuania
Sharing experiences with European colleagues, learning with fun and exploring strategies to make our students feel unique. This is IDEC.
Annalisa, LICEO CLASSICO LINGUISTICO SCIENZE UMANE T. MAMIANI, Italia
Warm atmosphere, hospitality and good organization. All in the correct time.
Alida, Grobiņa primary school, Latvia
I learnt a lot from the course and I had fun!
Barbardoro, LICEO CLASSICO LINGUISTICO SCIENZE UMANE T. MAMIANI, Italia
The course was very interesting and useful. The organization was good, also the teacher was communicative and charismatic.
Giorgio, ITS “E. Mattei” DECIMOMANNU, Italia
Perfect organization from all the points of view, offered by a kind staff and professional, familiar and empathic atmosphere.
Sara, LICEO CLASSICO LINGUISTICO SCIENZE UMANE T. MAMIANI, Italia
Course Features
- Lectures 76
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 7 days
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
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Day 1
- Welcome
- Presentation of participants
- Expectations from the training course
- Introduction to the training course, syllabus, methodology, learning outcome
- Definition of inclusive
- History of inclusive education
- Stereotypes
- Types of learning difficulties
- Characteristics of each type of Learning difficulties
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Day 2
- Terms used when catering for students with special educational needs.
- Insight into coping with a learning difficulty
- Legislations
- Statistics from European Commission
- Benefits of inclusive education
- Activity: Ways in which learning difficulties and disabilities impact on the learning of students
- Assessment for learning vs Assessment of Learning
- How to determine a student’s learning needs, using multiple sources of information
- How to determine which form of assessment is appropriate for different learning tasks.
- The process of ‘curriculum-based assessment’
- Learning Theories, The term ‘inclusion’ and its historical development
- Curriculum design and programming to support all students.
- Different models of programming to support the learning of all students.
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Day 3
- Devise a model of programming and reflect on classroom practice.
- Understand the range of differentiation options available for meeting the needs of students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
- Individual Education Plans
- Purpose of Individual Education Plans (IEP)
- How to manage the process of developing an IEP for a student
- Identification strategies for involving others in the development of an IEP
- Identification of school structures and processes that support the dynamic use of an IEP
- Case Study Activity: Developing Individual Education Plans
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Day 4
- Challenges for Teachers- elements for meetings challenges successfully.
- Strategies that can be used to enhance teaching and learning for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
- Identification of the strategies that can be used in classrooms.
- Effective teaching and learning: Supporting all students
- Processes for effective teaching
- Meaning of ‘effective instruction’ and ‘explicit teaching’
- Understand what is meant by ‘strategy instruction’?
- Early school leavers – definition
- Why early school leaving is so important for Europe.
- Factors that influence early school leaving
- Strategies to minimize/eliminate the phenomenon- examples of European countries.
- Key conditions for a ‘whole school approach’ to early school leaving.
- Profile of early school leavers
- Teacher’s professional attitude
- Activity-How accessible is your organisation to Early School Leavers?
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Day 5
- Learning style-VARK-KOLB
- Learning style questionnaire
- The importance of Sense of Belonging and Positive relationships
- Tips for helping students to improve their self-esteem, self- confidence.
- How we can help students to perform discipline and persistence
- Help Students to define their goals. S.M.A.R.T tool and S.W.O.T
- How can help students to solve problems?
- Activity –Problem at school
- Students’ motivation
- Class motivation
- Collaboration
- Working collaboratively with families, the school community, and allied professionals
- Activity-Collaboration one thing
- Activity-Respect
- Activity-Active listener
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Day 6
- The nature and value of collaborative relationships
- Features of effective collaborative relationships
- Ways of working with para educators
- Ways of effectively collaborating with other educators and allied professionals
- Solution focused method
- Strategies to teach all students.
- Monitoring, recording, and reporting student learning.
- How evidence from student learning maybe used to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching.
- Gifted students
- How to avoid Bullying in school
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Day 7