The primary objectives of the Equalling 2.0 project are: Enhancing Educator Competencies: To develop the skills and knowledge of adult educators in coeducation, inclusion, and intersectional and transcultural approaches, empowering them to better address the diverse needs of learners. Improving Learner Opportunities: To provide adult learners—particularly those from vulnerable groups—with accessible learning materials and opportunities for personal and professional development, fostering their inclusion in society and the workforce. Creating Innovative Resources: To design and pilot an online training program for adult educators, complemented by resources like andragogical materials, guides on universal design for learning, and multimedia tools (e.g., video edu-pills), all aimed at enhancing inclusive teaching practices. The project aims to strengthen both educators' and learners' competencies, thereby promoting social equity and inclusion through education.
The Equalling 2.0 project was developed to address the critical need for inclusion and diversity in adult education, particularly focusing on vulnerable learners such as migrants, refugees, individuals with disabilities, and those in rural or marginalized areas. It seeks to equip educators with the necessary resources, tools, and methodologies to create inclusive and intersectional learning environments. The project also addresses the lack of formal training on inclusion, transculturality, and universal design in the professional development of adult educators. By promoting lifelong learning and social integration, the project aims to improve both educator competencies and learner outcomes.