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This course aims to equip educators with Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies to create an inclusive learning environment. SEL helps students develop empathy, self-awareness, decision-making, and social skills. According to the 2020 UNESCO report, SEL not only enhances students’ emotional resilience but also increases student participation in inclusive education.
Aligned with the Erasmus+ Programme for 2021-2027, this course particularly addresses the Inclusion priority, aiming to reach disadvantaged students and promote the development of social and emotional skills in educational environments. Participants will learn methods to strengthen inclusive education by implementing SEL strategies. This course also focuses on the use of digital tools and inclusive education strategies.

Course Methodology

The course is based on an interactive, hands-on, and collaborative methodology. Participants will not only learn the theoretical aspects of SEL but also engage in practical activities and group work to apply these strategies in classroom settings. Educators will be supported with activities that can be easily transferred to their school environments.
Digital tools like Padlet and Google Classroom will be used to develop interactive teaching strategies that combine Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) with inclusive education methodologies. This will help teachers adapt to the process of digital transformation in education.

• To learn SEL strategies and integrate them into inclusive educational environments.
• To develop teaching strategies that support emotional intelligence and social skills through classroom activities.
• To use digital tools to create interactive SEL applications and incorporate them into classroom practices.
• To enable educators to collaborate on activities and produce joint products.

• Be able to use SEL strategies in their classrooms to support the emotional and social development of students.
• Design interactive classroom activities using digital tools to enhance student engagement.
• Collaborate with others to develop joint products during the course and integrate them into educational settings.

Day 1: Fundamentals of SEL and Inclusive Education

• Icebreaker Activity: “Two Truths and a Lie”
• Introduction to Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
  • Definition, educational benefits, and core principles of SEL.
  • Source: 2020 UNESCO report highlights the role of SEL in inclusive education.
  • Keywords: Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), inclusive education.
• Group Work:
  • Participants brainstorm inclusive education strategies and discuss how to apply SEL strategies in their classrooms.
  • Keywords: Inclusive education strategies, SEL strategies.
• Caffe Break
• Workshop:
  • Educators analyze how SEL can be used in various school environments.
  • Keywords: Social and Emotional Learning, inclusive education.

Day 2: SEL in Inclusive Education and Digital Tools

• Warm-up Activity: “Quick Debate”
• Inclusive Education and SEL
  • Core principles of inclusive education and the role of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in fostering inclusivity.
  • Source: 2018 UN Development and Education Report.
  • Keywords: Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), inclusive education, digital tools.
• Using Digital Tools for SEL
  • Integrating digital tools like Padlet, Kahoot, and Google Classroom to support digital transformation in education.
  • Keywords: Digital tools, digital transformation, inclusive education.
• Caffe Break
• Group Work and Presentations:
  • Participants design and present SEL applications supported by digital tools.
  • Keywords: Digital tools, interactive teaching strategies, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL).

Day 3: Emotional Intelligence and SEL

• Warm-up Activity: “Emotion Mapping”
• What is Emotional Intelligence?
  • Importance of emotional intelligence and how to foster it in the classroom.
  • Keywords: Emotional intelligence, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL).
• Group Work:
  • Participants design activities to promote emotional intelligence through SEL.
  • Keywords: Emotional intelligence, interactive teaching strategies.
• Caffe Break
• Group Presentations and Feedback

Day 4: Integrating SEL into School Culture

• The Role of SEL in School Culture
  • How to integrate Social and Emotional Learning into the school’s culture and everyday activities.
  • Keywords: Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), inclusive education.
• Inclusive Education and SEL
  • Case studies on the importance of SEL in inclusive education.
  • Keywords: Inclusive education strategies, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL).
• Caffe Break
• Group Work and Presentations:
  • Participants develop projects on how to implement SEL in their classrooms.
  • Keywords: SEL strategies, inclusive education, joint product development.

Day 5: Course Evaluation, Certification, and Celebration

• Course Evaluation
  • Keywords: Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), inclusive education.
• Future Collaborations Discussion
  • Participants discuss potential future collaborations related to SEL and inclusive education.
  • Keywords: Collaboration, joint projects, inclusive education.
• Certification Ceremony and Course Cake Cutting
• Cultural Excursion Support

• At the end of the course, participants will present the products they have developed and receive feedback.
• Successful participants will receive their certificates and celebrate with a course cake cutting.
• On the final day, participants will also be offered cultural excursion support to explore the local area.

Follow-up and Support

After the course, participants will be provided with digital and printed materials, and an email group will be created for continuous collaboration and sharing of ideas among participants.

*Please note that course activities and content may vary depending on participants’ preferences and the instructor leading the session. Any changes to the course are at the discretion of the instructor. If there is a specific topic you would like to include in the course content, please let us know in advance.