Building Bridges: Preventing Bullying through Empathy and Inclusion

Topic / Theme

Inclusive education and special educational needs, intercultural education, and practical activities and tools for preventing bullying and fostering inclusion in educational settings.

At the request of partner organisations, the course can be structured for 5 or 7 training days.

Sending partners

Educational organisations active in formal, non-formal, and informal learning, including kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, adult education and training centres, resource centres, and other relevant organisations established in Erasmus+ Programme Countries.

Participants

20–25 adults involved in education, including teachers, trainers, and educational staff.

Course fee

According to the Erasmus+ Programme Guide: 80 EUR per training day, covering course preparation, training delivery, training materials, administrative and organisational costs, and 24-hour emergency support.

Trainers

A multinational team of experienced trainers from Portugal, Romania, and Malta, affiliated with SALTO networks, with professional experience and specialisation courses delivered in more than 15 European countries.

Languages used

English (main working language).
Training materials are provided in English.
On request, support can be offered in Spanish and French.

Profile of participants

Participants are teachers (working in kindergartens, primary, lower and upper secondary schools) and adult trainers or educators active in the sending organisation. They are interested in inclusive practices, bullying prevention, and strategies for integrating all learners, regardless of background or abilities.

No previous experience in non-formal education is required. Participants are expected to be motivated to develop professionally, actively engage in preparatory and follow-up activities, and show openness towards intercultural learning and strengthening the European dimension of their institutions.

Objectives

To develop competences in applying non-formal education methods and techniques in formal educational settings to foster inclusion
To share best practices and facilitate the transfer of knowledge between different cultural contexts and learner age groups
To strengthen participants’ competences in group building, addressing diversity challenges, and transforming classes into cohesive teams through non-formal group dynamics
To enhance self-awareness of professional competences and develop creative, intercultural strategies for managing inclusion challenges
To support teachers in understanding learners’ diverse realities and integrating them effectively into the classroom
To identify limiting and negative beliefs and transform them into supportive and constructive attitudes
To raise awareness of physical and mental well-being within the teaching profession
To improve interpersonal communication and relationships in educational environments
To introduce tools and resources that promote well-being and contribute to reducing early school leaving
To provide in-depth understanding of bullying and cyberbullying, including forms, impact, risks, and long-term effects
To analyse aggressive behaviours (physical, verbal, and relational) and develop effective prevention and intervention strategies
To develop digital competences related to recognising and preventing cyberbullying
To strengthen mediation and negotiation skills in addressing exclusion and supporting learners with fewer opportunities
To promote European cooperation and partnership-building within the Erasmus+ framework

Learning outcomes

By the end of the training, participants will:

Be able to apply non-formal education activities and techniques in formal and non-formal settings to promote inclusion
Understand the characteristics of inclusive, safe, and tolerant learning environments
Exchange experiences and intercultural practices through collaborative and cooperative learning processes
Use practical tools and methods to address inclusion challenges across different educational contexts
Manage group dynamics effectively and build cohesive learning groups using non-formal approaches
Develop creative intercultural strategies to respond to inclusion and diversity challenges in their institutions
Better understand learners’ diverse backgrounds and needs and integrate them more effectively in the classroom
Identify limiting beliefs and transform them into positive and supportive attitudes
Improve interpersonal relationships and communication skills
Gain a comprehensive understanding of bullying and cyberbullying, including causes, impact, and prevention
Recognise early warning signs of bullying and aggressive behaviour and apply appropriate intervention strategies
Develop digital competences for recognising, preventing, and addressing cyberbullying
Apply mediation and negotiation tools to prevent exclusion and support learners with fewer opportunities
Design tools and strategies that increase learner motivation and help reduce school dropout

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