Scope
Understanding culture and multiculturalism in the framework of education and training, equipping teachers with intercultural competences to manage diverse classrooms, cultivate empathy, tolerance and fight discrimination.
ECVET points: 3.5
Target groups
Staff at all types of education and training organizations, NGOs and organizations organizing education programmes:
- Directors / headmasters
- Teachers / trainers
- Pedagogical and school counselors
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the training course, the participant is expected to:
- Gain a basic knowledge of the legal concepts and the main regulatory issues related to migration,
- Acquire basic skills to interact with people of different minorities
- Acquire knowledge of problem solving techniques
- Acquire a proficient level in conflict management,
- Acquire a proficient level in intercultural trainer competences.
Methodology
- Presentations
- Examples and case studies
- Workshops and exercises facilitated by the trainer
Thematic units
- Cultures and stereotypes
- History of migration
- Legislation
- Human rights
- Intercultural learning – intercultural trainer competence
- Communication
- Intercultural communication
- Problem solving
- Intercultural conflict management
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 | 25-31/8/2024 | 560€ |
| Piraeus | 9-15/2/2025 | 560€ |
| Piraeus | 24-30/8/2025 | 560€ |
| Piraeus | 23-29/11/2025 | 560€ |
Further information
Lila Anthopoulou, tel: +30 2104286227, e-mail: lila@idec.gr
Testimonials
I want to recommend this course to all. The coach use simply and clear English. We’ve learned new theory and implement it with activities. The activities were interesting.
Urszula, Szkoła Podstawowa nr 61 im. J. Korczaka, Poland
The training “Intercultural competences” was very well organised. I had a wonderful group that was open-minded to share experience and I am thankful for all the well chosen content and the nice teacher.
Mira, Q-PRINTS&SERVICE gGMBH, Germany
Intercultural competences are fundamental to build meaningful and inclusive relationships. All those who work in the field of education should take courses where are experimenting with conscious methods and supported by theoretical bases. The course on intercultural competences was a great experience also for the communicative climate that was created between all of us, including the trainer. I highly recommend it to all those who want to learn better with others, migrants or not.
Corradina, Scuola Statale Secondaria di Primo Grado Galileo Galilei, Italyy
The organisation of the course was very good. Before the course started we received email answers immediately. During the course the staff always helped. Our trainer was very friendly and competent and always reacted on the wishes and needs of the participants. I will recommend the course!
Barbara, Albrecht- Dürer- Mittelschule, Germany
I enjoyed this course very much. Very well organised, we got help whenever and to whatever we needed. All people have been very friendly. The course was a lot of fun!
Claudia, Albrecht- Dürer- Mittelschule, Germany
Very kind and profesional trainer.
Margarida, Agrupamento de Escolas Rainha Santa Isabel, Portugal
The seminar met my expectations very much.
Doina, Scoala Gimnaziala Vasile Parvan, Romania
I believe that all the course was very interesting.
Maria, Scoala Gimnaziala Vasile Parvan, Romania
I am quite agreed! Thanks a lot.
Frauke, Hunsrueck Grundschule, Germany
I have enjoyed very much with IDEC team, and of course I am taking with me very valuable lessons.
Rafael, IES de Bocairent, Spain
Course is OK and a good experience of understanding common situation in Europe in the field of multiculturality.
Vallo, Tartu Art College, Estonia
The course was nice with a great atmosphere! It is really interesting to talk to other people about the intercultural experiences in their countries. The visit to the intercultural school was great and showed us that things that can be done for real.
Minerva, Internship in Greece, Spain
Thank you, it was really interesting. I have learnt a lot and I have exchanged and received a lot from everyone.
Federica, Internship in Greece, Italy
It was a wonderful experience. We had a great time. The course was very interesting with great activities that can be used by the participants. The trainer was very well prepared with a positive attitude and made us feel good. Everything was great.
Elena Irina, Scoala Gimnaziala Siretel, Iasi, Romania
It’s was very good! Creative exercises!
Cernica, Scola gimnaziala nr.1 Lunca Cetatuii, Romania
It was amazing. I’m very grateful and I will write Erasmus+ project by myself. I hope I will win.
Ana-Luisa, Școala Gimnazială Cozmești, Romania
Great experience, great people!
Geta Aurica, Liceul Teoretic “Lascăr Rosetti” Răducăneni, Romania
Best luck in what you do! With best results from now!
Antonela, Școala Gimnazială Slobozia Deal, Romania
The people of IDEC and the trainer (Betty) made us feel like an international family in a safe and positive atmosphere. Thanks a lot!
Benno, Weiterbildungskolleg Emscher-Lippe, Kolleg und Abendgymnasium der Stadt Gelsenkirchen, Germany
Just very good in order to improve your previous knowledge and obtain….
Fernando, IES SIERRA MORENA, Spain
The course was great, my learning needs were taken into account, the group was awesome. I loved the experience, especially the visit to the intercultural school. Thanks for all, and thank you to Betty, she is great.
Ana Margarida, Agrupamento de Escolas do Cerco do Porto, Portugal
This training was very well organised. The trainer was well prepared and knew the topic well. I suggest this training!
Annely, Public Library of Hiiu Municipality, Estonia
It is a very good course if you work with immigrant pupils. I recommend it for teachers who work with immigrants, refugees, or others.
Sabina, OSNOVNA ŠOLA LITIJA, Slovenia
I loved the training course and the trainer. I’ve learned and enjoyed the teamwork. Thank you.
Mafalda Maria, Agrupamento de Escolas do Cerco do Porto, Portugal
I recommend it for everyone who wants to incorporate intercultural themes and activities in his lessons or to change some strategies while working with migrant students and refugees.
Marko, Osnovna šola Rodica. Slovenia
Thank you all for everything.
Sonja, Osnovna šola Rodica. Slovenia
Lots of material and exercises. I will use in my teaching and in my lessons. Thank you for the new ideas!!
Zvonimira, Srednja škola Ban Josip Jelačić, Zaprešić. Croatia.
I would recommend the course to other international coordinators.
Lene, Varde Kommune. Denmark
I’ll love Greece stronger than before, I feel spirit of the teacher from all over the Europe and became much more intercultural
Zdravka, Srednja škola Ban Josip Jelačić, Zaprešić. Croatia
Great to meet European colleagues!. Good course where you also get a chance to talk about future Erasmus + projects. Excellent neew skills about intercultural competences.
Lisbeth, Varde Kommune. Denmark
First course with IDEC and Erasmus and I got everything I expected before
Michael, Berufsbildende Schulen Technik Cloppenburg. Deutschland
Thank you for your professionalism in the logistic and social program as in the expectations of students
Chérencé, Lycée Professionnel Thomas Edison, France
Thank you for hosting the courses and having discovered the Greek culture
Budillon, Lycée Professionnel Thomas Edison, France
We have enjoyed a course full of shared experiences on interculturality and interesting new practical knowledge for our day to day as teachers. Magnificent organization and excellent trainer.
Magdalena, IES Bendinat, Spain
I´m happy to attend this course and to discover the Greek culture
Luigi, IISS. A.PACINOTTI, Italy
Course Features
- Lectures 98
- 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 outcomes
- Intercultural Competences (Definition, Elements, Intercultural competences tree)
- Why intercultural competencies are important
- Cultures and stereotypes
- Illustration of the concept of culture, key categories (ethnic group, race, racism, multiculturalism, gender, nationality, religion)
- Social Identity, Personal Identity
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Day 2
- Values
- Personal values
- Prejudices and stereotypes
- Obstacles to integration
- Xenophobia and racism
- Activity: The own social and cultural identity
- History of migration: History and reasons for migration
- Source of information on history of world globalisation
- Migrants, Refugees, Asylum Seekers
- History of migration
- Geopolitics
- History of assimilation trends
- Economic impact of migration
- Current situation in Europe and the world
- Information on the political and social situation in Europe
- Current national and European immigration
- Quantitative and qualitative data on the presence of foreigners
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Day 3
- Legislation: Basic legal concepts: citizenship, nationality, residence permit, family reunion
- Principles fixed in the project of the new European
- Constitution
- European law on migration
- Human rights and rules against discrimination – Convention of Geneva (1951)
- Activity: National laws on migration (entry, asylum, permanence, integration, work, health services, children and family law)
- Human rights: European Declaration of human rights
- European Convention of human rights
- European Declaration against illegal traffic of immigrants
- Directive 2000/78
- Directive 2000/43
- Culture Shock
- Stages of culture shock
- Meaning of Time
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Day 4
- Intercultural Learning – Intercultural Trainer Competencies
- What are intercultural competence skills?
- Basic knowledge over the theme cultural imprint, also gender specific.
- Training of the perception ability for diversities in the group of students or participants
- Behavioural repertoire (the possible range of behaviours)
- Meaning of Personal space
- Geert Hofstede’s ‘five-dimension’ model
- Communication
- Intercultural communication competencies: attitude,knowledge,skills
- Basic techniques of communication and management of interviews
- Structure of a face-to-face interview
- Management
- Reference framework
- Message
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Day 5
- Communication: Intention
- Ability to listen.
- Empathy
- Different model for feedback
- Assertive communication with parents from other culture
- Tips to help students respect diversity.
- Intercultural communication
- Peculiarities of intercultural communication
- Non-verbal communication styles
- Gender typical communication
- Group dynamics, norms, roles, cultural filter Coding, decoding
- Analysis of the situation, clarification, capacity to stand back,Stereotypes, commonplaces, and prejudices
- Activity: Intercultural communication case studies
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Day 6
- Problem solving
- Analysis of solving strategies
- Multi-faced problems and multi-faced solutions
- Strategies to involve immigrants’ users.
- Strategies to identify the problems
- Activity: problem solving in real world situations
- Intercultural conflict management
- Types of conflict in the ethnic or social dimension
- Methods and instruments for constructive conflict management
- Positive conflict and difference management
- Conflict definition and classification
- Types of conflicts
- Levels and contexts of social conflicts
- Premises or causes of conflicts.
- Intercultural conflict management
- Activity: simulation of intercultural conflict management
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Day 7
- New Migrants Students
- Challenge and opportunities
- Needs of Newcomers
- Models of School Integration
- Classroom activities to support new students.
- Create community project.
- Preparing a Lesson
- Road Map
- Sum up of training
- Presentations of Road map
- Personal Plans
- Reflection
- Evaluation of the training course
- Certificates – Europass Mobility
- Closure and farewell
