Intercultural Education

In order to address the problems encountered in recent decadesafter the influxof immigrants in educational contexts in Europe and the US, experimental education models were elaborated and applied in order to smooth integration and psychological-social adjustment and learning of students of various nationaland cultural groupsin the education systems of countries hostingmigrants. The variousforms of educational approaches are known with differentdefinitions such as multicultural, intercultural or antiracist education, education for diversity and citizenship, critical intercultural approach, education for equalityand peace, global education, etc.

The seminar focuses on teachers of every level and all those who work with young peopleand wish to learn aboutthe educational practices and school programs for students of different national/cultural groups. It is designed to be a basic introduction, with children’s activities that are defined by age. There will be presented advices on the methodology and supporting guidance for those who wish to delve deeper into this topic. The educational approachof the course emphasizes more the practical rather than the theoretical level so that all the benefits of the seminarcan be implied in the classroom. 

• Increase cultural pluralism in education.
• Guide participants how to approach diversity and similarity based on culture.
• Raise awareness and reflection against every form of racism and social discrimination.
• Strengthen the role of teachers in promoting students’ psychosocial adjustment.
• Provide teachers with tools and skills coping bullying, racist speech and racist consequences regardless of intent.