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New Approaches - Better Results

2021-1-MK01-KA122-VET-0000191642021Short-term projects for mobility of learners and staff in vocational education and training finalized
Countries: MK · Grant: €14,180
DisabilitiesInclusion, promoting equality and non-discriminationNew learning and teaching methods and approaches

Objectives

Supporting SEN students by sharing best practices, promoting the use of new and innovative pedagogical methods and technologies, and supporting the professional development of teachers. Developing interpersonal and communicative competence within our staff by using creative resources for learning and using those methods to find ways to help the staff work and educate students with disabilities. Exchanging experience in inclusive education in which we look at the ways our schools, classrooms, programs, and lessons will be designed so that all children can participate and learn. Supporting the development of specific skills of the Special Educators and Rehabilitators needed in the current and future work with SEN students. With the course "Examination of behavioral and sensory integration skills of autistic students in European dimension," the participants, through presentations, case studies, and videos, will better understand SEN by considering the factors that impact learning, particularly when it comes to sensory integration and psychosocial functioning. Empowering the teachers to create sensory-friendly environments where these children can grow and learn—exchanging intercultural experiences.

Background

Primary school with resource center "Maca Ovcharova" maintains a nine-year primary education for students with disabilities, supports inclusion in preschool education, support for learning at home, vocational guidance, training and inclusion in the labor market, individual rehabilitation treatments, and support for students and parents/guardians in inclusive education. The school is responsible for implementing and monitoring the inclusion process in 11 municipalities in the Republic of North Macedonia and 31 schools and is rehabilitating these students. In 8 primary schools implementing the entire process of inclusion: education of educational assistants and monitoring their work in the process of education of inclusive students, education of teaching staff, participation with a member in an inclusive team, individual support of students, adjustment of the educational program according to the individual needs of students with disabilities, etc. Through job shadowing and sensory integration training, project participants acquire knowledge, skills, and methods and exchange good practices with colleagues from European countries to successfully implement inclusion and sensory therapy for students with disabilities.

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